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VAT on termination and compensation payments

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many businesses seeking to terminate contracts early (by force majeure or otherwise), often in exchange for an early termination payment.

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The Insolvency & Corporate Governance Act 2020

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 came into force at lightning speed on 26 June 2020

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Lord Chancellor announces appointment of Susan Humble to the TPC

West End Law firm, RIAA Barker Gillette, has today revealed regulatory partner Susan Humble's appointment as a Committee Member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC).

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WIPO PROOF

New protection for innovators through digital asset fingerprinting

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Data transfers: EU/US Privacy Shield shattered

On 16 July 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down the European Union (EU)/United States (US) Privacy Shield, which served as the mechanism for which EU citizens’ personal data could be shared with the US. Instead, companies must now use standard contractual clauses (SCCs).

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RIAA Barker Gillette UK strengthens its Regulatory Team

West End Law firm, RIAA Barker Gillette (UK), has today announced the appointment of partner Susan Humble strengthening its growing Regulatory practice.

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Tackling taboos on menopause in the workplace

Employers are being advised to review their support for women experiencing problems in the workplace because of the menopause or risk compensation claims, following an employment tribunal ruling.

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What is a personal representative?

A personal representative is somebody who handles a person’s estate when they pass away. The estate is made up of all the deceased’s assets, which can include anything from money in the bank, to personal possessions, stocks and shares, cars, real estate and even cryptocurrency.

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A simple business tip: prepare for the unexpected!

Business continuity planning may range across various disaster scenarios - from cyber-attack to fire or flood - but can overlook the obvious, which is how the business will cope if the owner isn’t available to manage financial matters and decision making.

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What is employment law?

Employment law focuses on everything to do with the world of work and offers protection to businesses, as employers, and individuals as employees and workers.

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Can I fire someone with less than two years of service?

Generally, employees can only claim unfair dismissal against an employer if they have a minimum of two years’ service.

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What are the automatically unfair reasons for dismissal?

In general, to bring an unfair dismissal claim, an employee must have worked for an employer for at least two years. In certain circumstances, however, the law offers employees protection against unfair dismissal, regardless of their length of service.

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