UK Employment Law Coffee Break | EHRC ‘interim’ guidance following Supreme Court ruling, the ‘all reasonable steps’ defence, and our latest incentives update

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers. EHRC issues interim statement on Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of ‘sex’ The Supreme Court has determined that in the Equality Act 2010, “sex” refers to biological sex only. A “woman” is defined as […]

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Akamai Technologies forecasts 2025 results above estimates on security segment strength

Akamai Technologies has raised its annual earnings forecast for 2025, thanks to robust demand for its cybersecurity and cloud services. The company is capitalising on the increasing investments businesses are making to secure their applications and infrastructure as cloud adoption accelerates. Akamai’s security segment, which accounts for a significant portion of its revenue, has shown […]

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UK’s digital defences need ‘colossal’ overhaul for quantum era

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a stark warning that Britain’s cybersecurity systems require significant upgrades to defend against the impending rise of quantum computers. The day’s toughest encryption methods could soon be rendered useless, necessitating a transformation in how digital security is constructed and maintained. Source: Article URL Key Points The […]

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Trade Secret Litigation in the Digital Age

The digital age has amplified the importance and complexity of trade secret litigation. With businesses increasingly reliant on confidential information, protecting trade secrets has become more challenging yet crucial. The rise of digital technologies has transformed how businesses operate, communicate, and store sensitive information, making robust trade secret protection more essential than ever. Rising Threats […]

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