Immigration
Federal Court Issues Injunction on Working Visa Ban with a Limited Scope
By Rooney Nimmo Associate, Abbey Docherty +1 212 545 8022 abbey.docherty@rooneynimmo.com On October 1st, 2020, Federal District Judge Jeffrey S.
17/11/2020
Insight Search
Insight Topics
Read More »
Brexit
The Changing UK Foreign Employment Landscape: Post-Brexit Transition
Contact Rooney Nimmo UK Employment Partner – Dawn Robertson +44 (0) 131 220 9579 – dawn.robertson@rooneynimmo.com With the Brexit transition
10/11/2020
Venture Debt
In the Fledgling Scottish Technology Ecosystem, there is a Glaring Lack of Venture Debt as a Funding Vehicle
An independent commission by the Scottish Government entitled “Scottish Technology Ecosystem: Review,” also known as The Logan Report sets out
27/10/2020
Tax
Pre-Election Estate Planning – What to Expect from a new Administration
With the election looming and year-end approaching, we are beginning to focus on tax planning, particularly estate tax. The estate
26/10/2020
Capital Raising
Finders Keepers – SEC Proposes Relief from Broker-Dealer Registration for Certain Finders
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week proposed an exemption from the broker-dealer registration requirements for certain “Finders”
19/10/2020
Privacy
US Government Responds to EU Invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield
In our recent article entitled “Privacy Shield Invalidated – The Battle For Adequate Data Protection Between The US and EU
13/10/2020
ESG
Stay ESG compliant by knowing your supply chain – Lesson Learned from the Boohoo plc Scandal
The recent controversy surrounding Boohoo plc and modern ESG investment principles has raised some questions about the importance of due
12/10/2020
Employment
With one month left of furlough and another lockdown looming – What employers and employees need to know
Rooney Nimmo has been advising employers and workers on employment strategies and policies for many years. However, the game has
06/10/2020
Wrongful Trading
Protection Against Wrongful Trading During COVID Ends – 5 Considerations for Directors
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, introduced in June this year allowed companies that encountered difficult trading conditions as
05/10/2020
Employment
New UK Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules: changes to increase flexibility and boost capacity
A new statutory instrument has been put before parliament, which amends the existing employment tribunal procedure rules, in order to
21/09/2020
Employment
Case Watch – A Review of Three Aspects of UK Employment Law
We take a look at three cases that highlight different aspects of employment law – Unfair Dismissal after a breakdown
09/09/2020
Privacy
Privacy Shield Invalidated – The Battle for Adequate Data Protection Between the US and EU Continues
In July, the Court of Justice for the European Union found that the EU-US Privacy Shield, which protects the data
04/09/2020
Data Protection
Brexit – Data Protection Changes Following the UK-EU Transition Period – Here’s What You Should Know
This note explains key changes that will be made to UK data protection legislation at the end of the UK-EU
26/08/2020
COVID-19
Liability Shields for Universities During COVID-19
We have written many pieces outlining the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on nearly every aspect of life over
24/08/2020
Competition
Is the Consumer IoT Market Anti-Competitive? The European Commission Launches an Inquiry
On 16 July 2020, the European Commission (“Commission”) announced that it has, under Article 17 of Regulation 1/2003, launched a
28/07/2020
COVID-19
The UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act – A Closer Look at Commercial Supply Contracts
As the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (CIGA), which we have published numerous articles on, has now come into force,
22/07/2020
COVID-19
A Sharp Rise in Settlement Agreements as Employers Face Tough Decisions on Workforce Reductions due to COVID-19
With the UK Government announcing further relaxation of lockdown rules, individuals, businesses, and employers are attempting to adapt to new
15/07/2020
M&A
WEBINAR PLAYBACK Preparing for Exit – Buying British
On 9 July, Rooney Nimmo founding partner, John Nimmo hosted a conversation with Paul Tselentis, CEO of 24Haymarket, and Douglas Lawson,
13/07/2020
COVID-19
New ICO Guidance On UK Return To Work Data Protection Procedures
The business world is being forced to adapt to new ways of working. Considerations that were not previously as high-risk
10/07/2020
COVID-19
Paycheck Protection Program Update: Deadline for Loan Applications is June 30, 2020
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) amended a number of key requirements of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but the
23/06/2020
COVID-19
New US Presidential Proclamation Temporarily Suspends Major Nonimmigrant Visa Categories
On June 23, 2020, President Trump signed a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S.
23/06/2020
COVID-19
UPDATE – The UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – The Flexible Furlough Scheme
In accordance with the recent announcement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, from 1 July 2020, businesses will have the flexibility
16/06/2020
COVID-19
Putting Your Employees to the Test: What you should know before implementing employee testing for COVID-19
This is the information we have as of June 9, 2020. We will endeavor to send updates as further state
09/06/2020
COVID-19
The Failing Firm Defence: UK Competition Assessments of M&A During Covid-19
Why Deliveroo was considered a ‘failing firm’ in the transaction with Amazon and what it means for UK M&A opportunities.
09/06/2020
COVID-19
WEBINAR PLAYBACK – Preparing For The New Normal
Click here to watch the video recording of the webinar. The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered businesses and disrupted lives across
02/06/2020
COVID-19
All New York State Courts to Start Accepting New ‘Non-Essential’ Lawsuits From Memorial Day
New York State courts are moving a critical step closer to reopening on May 25, 2020, despite only seven of
24/05/2020
COVID-19
UPDATE: COVID-19 Implications on US Immigration and Visa Processing
Please note this memo was issued on May 22, 2020, and guidance may have changed by the time you read
22/05/2020
COVID-19
How to Manage Employee Discipline and Grievance Procedures During COVID-19
The Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (ACAS) in the UK has provided specific guidance on conducting disciplinary and grievance procedures
22/05/2020
COVID-19
WEBINAR: GETTING BACK TO WORK: Considerations for Businesses Post-COVID Mandatory Shutdown
WEBINAR: Thursday, May 28th at 12pm EDT. Click here to register The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered businesses and disrupted lives
19/05/2020
COVID-19
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update: New Good-Faith Certification on the Need for SBA Loan
Repayment Deadline is Monday (May 18, 2020) The US Department of Treasury updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, which
14/05/2020
