The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill. A Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
which originated in the House of Commons, Session 2022-23
National Pet Month – Have you got a pet-nup in place?
National Pet Month runs from April 1 - May 1 2023, and aims to promote responsible pet ownership. As a nation, we love our pets, and with more than half of households in the UK owning at least one pet, pets are a huge part of our lives for many of us.
Home visits for wills, LPAs and other sensitive topics
If you are considering a meeting with solicitors, attending an office can be daunting especially if you want to discuss something as personal as your will, LPA or have recently suffered a bereavement. In addition, maintaining emotions can be difficult especially in a busy professional setting.
Reading the recent Judgment of Mr Justice Julian Knowles in Simawi v General Medical Council provokes thought, not for the first time, about the apparent disparity between sanctions imposed for dishonesty within healthcare and legal services.
COVID-19: Due diligence issues in corporate transactions
The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) brought widescale market disruption, government-imposed lockdowns and global restrictions on travel which, in turn, triggered wholesale shifts in working arrangements and widespread cash flow and liquidity issues for many businesses.
Four steps to reduce the chances of a contested will (Part 2)
Last month we set out the reasons why instructing a solicitor can reduce the chances of your will being contested after your death (read the article here).
Non-Compete. Get it right to protect against competition
Companies looking to protect their business by relying on non-compete clauses for key employees should check that any post-termination restrictions are reasonable.
A property management company ran into a brick wall when they tried to boost their benefits package before transferring to a new employer under the TUPE employment protection regulations.
Preparing a business-lasting power of attorney
In this article, private client solicitor Herman Cheung of West End law firm RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) considers the advantages, needs and practical examples of creating a bu
Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status
In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.
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