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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Commercial Lease Rent Reviews – What Are They and What Should They Be Based on?

Friday, 12 November 2021

A rent review allows the landlord to recalculate the rent payable for the property.

Commercial Lease Rent Reviews – What Are They and What Should They Be Based on?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New Guidance on Making Late and Amended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Claims

Friday, 12 November 2021

In what might be the last update on this topic, HMRC have published new guidance on making late or amended claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

New Guidance on Making Late and Amended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Is Training Time Considered Working Time?

Friday, 12 November 2021

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has held that mandatory vocational training held at an offsite location and outside of normal working hours was considered working time.

Is Training Time Considered Working Time?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Developing The Conversation Around Menopause

Friday, 12 November 2021

In August 2021 we reported on the launch of the Government inquiry into menopause and the workplace. What has happened since?

Developing The Conversation Around Menopause
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Articles & Blogs Employment

What Expenses Are Considered When Calculating Minimum Wage?

Friday, 12 November 2021

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) determined in a recent case that a taxi driver's car and uniform rental costs should have been taken into account when calculating whether he had been paid the national minimum wage (NMW).

What Expenses Are Considered When Calculating Minimum Wage?
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Articles & Blogs Construction

Does the Force Majeure Clause in Your Construction Contract Protect Your Organisation From COVID-19?

Tuesday, 09 November 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been felt throughout the construction industry.

Does the Force Majeure Clause in Your Construction Contract Protect Your Organisation From COVID-19?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Offers Made Directly to Employees During Collective Bargaining Process Amount to Unlawful Inducement

Friday, 05 November 2021

In Kostal UK Ltd v Dunkley and Ors, the Supreme Court has held that any offer made to change the terms and conditions of an employee's contract where a collective bargaining process is still ongoing will constitute an unlawful inducement.

Offers Made Directly to Employees During Collective Bargaining Process Amount to Unlawful Inducement
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

MHRA First in World to Approve Anti-COVID-19 Pill

Friday, 05 November 2021

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the molnupiravir pill to treat COVID-19.

MHRA First in World to Approve Anti-COVID-19 Pill
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Onerous Contract Terms Must be Brought to Attention to be Enforceable

Friday, 05 November 2021

Parties to contracts generally are bound by terms that they have signed up to. However, a recent case shows that onerous or unusual terms must be brought to the other party's attention if they are to be incorporated by reference.

Onerous Contract Terms Must be Brought to Attention to be Enforceable
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Encouraging Signs for Northern Ireland Medicines Supply Issue

Friday, 05 November 2021

A major issue facing the pharma supply chain across the UK this year has been the situation relating to the Northern Ireland and the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Encouraging Signs for Northern Ireland Medicines Supply Issue
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Key Elements of the Autumn Budget for Employers, Employees and Businesses

Friday, 05 November 2021

On 27 October 2021 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, led the 2021 Autumn Budget.

Key Elements of the Autumn Budget for Employers, Employees and Businesses
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Articles & Blogs Public Sector

Update to Procurement Thresholds

Friday, 05 November 2021

The new procurement thresholds for 21/22 have been published for all public sector and utility contracts.

Update to Procurement Thresholds
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Fire and Re-Hire Reform Is Stalled as a Private Member's Bill Is Blocked

Friday, 05 November 2021

Dismissal and re-engagement, or so-called 'fire and re-hire', has been increasingly hitting headlines over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fire and Re-Hire Reform Is Stalled as a Private Member's Bill Is Blocked
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

New UK Visa Offering to Attract Top Talent From Across the World

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

We delve into the practicalities of the UK's latest visa offering designed to help businesses build the strongest possible workforce, and see how easy it will be to access for those looking to take advantage.

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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

What Constitutes Private Nuisance?

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

The High Court has recently considered a case of nuisance against the Ministry of Defence for noise produced by aircraft. This article looks into the specifics of that case and also what it means for these type of hearings going forward.

What Constitutes Private Nuisance?
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