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Articles & Blogs Conveyancing Private Client Real Estate

The Renters Rights Bill: What it means for tenants and landlords

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Major reforms set to transform the private rental sector in 2025.

The Renters Rights Bill: What it means for tenants and landlords
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

You've separated, and now you've reconciled. What now?

Thursday, 13 March 2025

How does reconciliation impact divorce proceedings, and how you can protect yourself if the relationship breaks down again?

You've separated, and now you've reconciled. What now?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT provides guidance on worker status and employment status tests

Thursday, 13 March 2025

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important guidance on how tribunals should assess worker status in contrast to employment status.

EAT provides guidance on worker status and employment status tests
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government confirms plans to boost regulation of umbrella companies

Thursday, 13 March 2025

On 4 March 2025, HM Treasury published the Government's response to its consultation on tackling non-compliance with employment rights and tax obligations by umbrella companies.

Government confirms plans to boost regulation of umbrella companies
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The latest on the Employment Rights Bill: further government amendments published

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Following the publication last week of government-backed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, an updated amendment paper has now been published.

The latest on the Employment Rights Bill: further government amendments published
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal confirms tribunals are not required to determine unpleaded claims

Thursday, 13 March 2025

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an employment tribunal is not obliged to identify and determine claims that have not been pleaded or included in the agreed list of issues, even where the claimant is a litigant in person.

Court of Appeal confirms tribunals are not required to determine unpleaded claims
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Increase in UKVI compliance activity - how can you protect your school's Student Sponsor Licence?

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Recently published Home Office figures show sharp increase in UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) taking action to revoke Student Sponsor Licences in recent months.

Increase in UKVI compliance activity - how can you protect your school's Student Sponsor Licence?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Neonatal care leave and pay: further regulations published ahead of April 2025 rollout

Friday, 07 March 2025

The introduction of statutory neonatal care leave and pay is moving forward, with additional regulations made on 24 February 2025 to clarify key aspects of the new right.

Neonatal care leave and pay: further regulations published ahead of April 2025 rollout
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Compulsory retirement and age discrimination: Tribunal rules against law firm

Friday, 07 March 2025

A law firm unlawfully discriminated against a partner by refusing to delay his retirement. The case highlights the need for employers to carefully consider the justification and proportionality of compulsory retirement policies.

Compulsory retirement and age discrimination: Tribunal rules against law firm
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Rights Bill

Thursday, 23 January 2025

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:

Employment Rights Bill
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Rights Bill: key amendments and what they mean for employers

Friday, 07 March 2025

The Employment Rights Bill has undergone significant amendments, introducing new provisions and revising existing ones to enhance worker protections and clarify employer obligations.

Employment Rights Bill: key amendments and what they mean for employers
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Does the law on finances on divorce need to be reformed?

Thursday, 06 March 2025

The Law Commission's Scoping Report on Financial Remedies on Divorce, published in December 2024, has highlighted issues and problems with the current law on financial remedies and has considered potential areas for reform.

Does the law on finances on divorce need to be reformed?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

What remedy is left for contract breach after Court gives wide exclusion of liability for anticipated profits?

Monday, 03 March 2025

Parties to commercial contracts often include exclusion clauses to manage their liability risks. This may contain a list of items such as lost profits, lost revenue, and lost savings among other items.

What remedy is left for contract breach after Court gives wide exclusion of liability for anticipated profits?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Sustainability trends: key issues shaping the future of Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences

Monday, 03 March 2025

Leaders in net zero certification, Planet Mark, have recently identified the key sustainability trends for businesses in the UK and beyond. What do these trends mean for the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences sector?

Sustainability trends: key issues shaping the future of Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT clarifies judicial notice and group disadvantage in indirect discrimination claim

Friday, 28 February 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important guidance on the use of judicial notice and the assessment of group disadvantage in indirect sex discrimination claims.

EAT clarifies judicial notice and group disadvantage in indirect discrimination claim
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