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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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Insight

Seven things to consider before you let through Airbnb

If you’re a tenant under a lease, you must consider the following before you let through Airbnb:

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What is a SOSR dismissal?

“Some other substantial reason”

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Zero-hours contracts: many questions

Businesses are increasingly using non-standard contracts to add more flexibility to their workforce. But, with recent regulations seeking to make sure zero-hours contracts are fair, what do businesses need to look out for?

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Facing up to the social media challenge

Every business using social media should get to grips with publishing law and advertising regulations if they are to avoid reputation-damaging incidents.

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Publication of Employment Tribunal Judgments

What does this mean for employers facing a claim in the Employment Tribunal (ET)?

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Employers to pay apprenticeship levy

The apprenticeship levy is due to come into force in April 2017

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