Insights

When someone says they have had a successful personal injury claim, what does this means? Does it mean they have received money? Yes, possibly. However, while compensation is, of course, a key part of the process, it’s far from the whole story. For many, the true value of a claim goes well beyond money in the bank.

The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond geopolitical boundaries. While the headlines often focus on energy markets and military strategies, the pharma and life sciences sector is also significantly impacted, with the conflict presenting a number of risks for companies operating in this space. 

The government has published draft regulations protecting workers from detriment for taking protected industrial action and draft legislation introducing electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots.

The High Court has refused to enforce a six-month non-compete covenant, highlighting the importance of carefully drafting restrictive covenants that go no further than reasonably necessary.

The Employment Tribunal Presidents have issued new guidance on interim relief applications, following a sharp increase in claims, particularly in whistleblowing cases.