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Malta Business Network Hosts Mamo TCV Talk on the GDPR Telecoms, Media & Technology

Malta Business Network Hosts Mamo TCV Talk on the GDPR

On Monday 16th April, the Malta Business Network will host a talk delivered by Dr Claude Micallef-Grimaud (a senior associate at Mamo TCV Advocates) on the practical steps towards applying in practice certain abstract rules found in the incoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The event starts at 6.30pm and will take place at the Xara Lodge in Rabat, Malta.More details are available here: https://maltabusinessnetwork.com/event/gdpr-practical-steps-towards-applying-certain-abstract-rules-practice/
Claude Micallef Grimaud
16th April 2018
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Malta Business Network Hosts Mamo TCV Talk on the GDPR Telecoms, Media & Technology

Malta Business Network Hosts Mamo TCV Talk on the GDPR

On Monday 16th April, the Malta Business Network will host a talk delivered by Dr Claude Micallef-Grimaud (a senior associate at Mamo TCV Advocates) on the practical steps towards applying in practice certain abstract rules found in the incoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The event starts at 6.30pm and will take place at the Xara Lodge in Rabat, Malta.More details are available here: https://maltabusinessnetwork.com/event/gdpr-practical-steps-towards-applying-certain-abstract-rules-practice/
Claude Micallef Grimaud
16th April 2018
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Employer files counter-claim against ex-employee seeking damages Employment and Industrial Relations

Employer files counter-claim against ex-employee seeking damages

In the case of Brian Schembri v National Orchestra Limited, which is currently pending before the First Hall of the Civil Court, the ex-employee sued the employer for payment of three years' salary according to contract, in view of the fact that the employer had terminated the employment contract. In a rather interesting twist, the employer not only defended its position by arguing that it had terminated the contract for sufficient reasons, considering also that the employee himself had abandoned his employment, but it filed a counter-claim against the employee claiming damages suffered as a result of the ex-employee's actions.…
Christine Calleja
11th April 2018
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Employer files counter-claim against ex-employee seeking damages Employment and Industrial Relations

Employer files counter-claim against ex-employee seeking damages

In the case of Brian Schembri v National Orchestra Limited, which is currently pending before the First Hall of the Civil Court, the ex-employee sued the employer for payment of three years' salary according to contract, in view of the fact that the employer had terminated the employment contract. In a rather interesting twist, the employer not only defended its position by arguing that it had terminated the contract for sufficient reasons, considering also that the employee himself had abandoned his employment, but it filed a counter-claim against the employee claiming damages suffered as a result of the ex-employee's actions.…
Christine Calleja
11th April 2018
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Positive Update on EU Trademark and Industrial Design Rights Post-Brexit Intellectual Property

Positive Update on EU Trademark and Industrial Design Rights Post-Brexit

As many are no doubt aware, an updated draft of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community was published last month.The 19 March draft highlights all the points of consensus between the EU and the UK – the continuation of EU-wide IP rights currently effective in Britain being among them. It is now virtually official that all EU trademarks and industrial designs registered before the end of the Brexit transition period will continue to be protected qua UK registrations.This is good news…
Jonathan Tonna
7th April 2018
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Positive Update on EU Trademark and Industrial Design Rights Post-Brexit Intellectual Property

Positive Update on EU Trademark and Industrial Design Rights Post-Brexit

As many are no doubt aware, an updated draft of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community was published last month.The 19 March draft highlights all the points of consensus between the EU and the UK – the continuation of EU-wide IP rights currently effective in Britain being among them. It is now virtually official that all EU trademarks and industrial designs registered before the end of the Brexit transition period will continue to be protected qua UK registrations.This is good news…
Jonathan Tonna
7th April 2018