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Imposition of a landlord redevelopment break during renewal proceedings - Ministry of Sound v The British and Foreign Wharf Company Ltd
08 Jan 2026Ministry of Sound is an iconic venue that opened in 1991 at 103/105 Gaunt Street, London ("Property"). It was the UK's first nightclub dedicated to house music.

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Basic awards and employer insolvency: tribunal determination remains essential
08 Jan 2026The EAT confirms that, where an employer becomes insolvent, a basic award for unfair dismissal can only be recovered from the Secretary of State if an Employment Tribunal has first determined the claim and made the award.

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Leasehold reform measures under the LFRA 2024 - Judicial review decision
08 Jan 2026The High Court’s judicial review decision on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 has important implications for landlords, developers, and the wider real estate sector.

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EAT rules that a COT3 settled a related appeal, despite not being explicitly mentioned
07 Jan 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that a COT3's "full and final settlement" clause settled "any and all claims", included a related appeal, even though the appeal was not explicitly referenced.

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Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024: New rights take effect from 29 December 2025
07 Jan 2026New legislation brings limited but important changes to paternity leave where a child's mother or adopter dies, with further reforms expected through secondary legislation.

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Third-party liability under the Equality Act: limits of ‘causing or inducing’ discrimination
07 Jan 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that section 111 Equality Act 2010 does not impose liability where a third party’s actions were no more than the context for discriminatory treatment.





