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Articles & Blogs Employment

Upper Tribunal decides on rugby commentator employment status

Friday, 13 September 2024

The Upper Tribunal has determined the employment status of a high-profile rugby commentator, in a decision that offers useful insights for businesses engaging freelance staff.

Upper Tribunal decides on rugby commentator employment status
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Next loses equal pay case: implications for employers

Friday, 13 September 2024

The retailer Next has lost a six-year equal pay claim comparing the pay of warehouse and shop floor staff. The value of the litigation could be in excess of £30 million.

Next loses equal pay case: implications for employers
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date delayed

Thursday, 12 September 2024

The Cabinet Office has advised that the go-live date for the Procurement Act 2023 has been delayed into 2025.

Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date delayed
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government shelves predictable T&Cs framework in favour of stronger contractual rights

Friday, 06 September 2024

The Government has reportedly decided not to implement new laws on requesting a predictable working pattern, and will instead introduce a more robust right to a contract that reflects regular working hours.

Government shelves predictable T&Cs framework in favour of stronger contractual rights
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Procedural steps not taken by employee irrelevant to constructive dismissal claim

Friday, 06 September 2024

An employee’s failure to fully complete every step of an internal grievance process will not impact their right to claim constructive dismissal, according to the recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).

Procedural steps not taken by employee irrelevant to constructive dismissal claim
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

How's it going for pharma SMEs in the EU?

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

In the EU, there are regulations - lots of them. There's even a specific regulation for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the pharma sector. The EU is seeking opinions on support for pharmaceutical SMEs.

How's it going for pharma SMEs in the EU?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

£100 million boost to quantum hubs to aid life sciences innovations

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

The UK Government has recently allocated substantial funding of over £100 million to support five new quantum research hubs across the UK.

£100 million boost to quantum hubs to aid life sciences innovations
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Long term agreements still apply even when things change

Tuesday, 03 September 2024

When a licensee entered into a trade mark licence for 25 years and decided five years in that they did not want to use the trade mark any more, they were still required to pay the large minimum royalties, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Long term agreements still apply even when things change
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Can a Deathbed Gift override a Will?

Monday, 02 September 2024

The recent case of Rahman v Hassan and others (May 2024) has broadened the scope of evidence required to substantiate a DMC. This development could potentially lead to more claims that such gifts override existing wills.

Can a Deathbed Gift override a Will?
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Where are the rules heading for non-domiciled individuals?

Monday, 02 September 2024

On 29 July, the new Labour Government provided some clarity on the form of the new residence-based regime.

Where are the rules heading for non-domiciled individuals?
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Articles & Blogs Personal Injury Private Client

Can I bring a personal injury claim if someone has died?

Monday, 02 September 2024

Navigating legal claims after a loved one’s death: understanding your rights and options.

The recent case of Rahman v Hassan and others (May 2024) has broadened the scope of evidence required to substantiate a DMC. This development could potentially lead to more claims that such gifts override existing wills.
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Home Office removes invitation requirement for eVisa applications

Friday, 30 August 2024

Anyone holding a Biometric residence permit (BRP) which expires on 31 December 2024 can now apply for an eVisa account and must apply before the expiry date of their BRP.

Home Office removes invitation requirement for eVisa applications
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Associative Indirect Discrimination: EAT rules Tribunal was not wrong to allow claims

Friday, 30 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal was right to allow employees to bring claims for associative indirect discrimination, despite not personally possessing the relevant protected characteristics.

Associative Indirect Discrimination: EAT rules Tribunal was not wrong to allow claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Claimant permitted to pursue whistleblowing dismissal and detriment claims in respect of same facts

Friday, 30 August 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision helps clarify the case law position where a claimant seeks to pursue their employer for whistleblowing detriment where they have been dismissed.

Claimant permitted to pursue whistleblowing dismissal and detriment claims in respect of same facts
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

Thursday, 29 August 2024

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act.

Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs
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