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Myerson Employment Law Spring Update 2024
Join the Myerson Employment Team as we bring you their top Employment Law updates you must know. The topics for this seminar will include: Important changes to holiday pay coming into force in April New, wider family-friendly rights What employers...
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Myerson's Employment Team Shortlisted for the Manchester Legal Awards 2024
We're excited to share some great news – our Employment Team has been shortlisted for the Manchester Legal Awards 2024! This year, the Manchester Law Society received a record number of entries, making the competition fierce. Despite this, our...
Read NewsEV Charging Leases
At the end of last year, the UAE hosted COP28, which saw significant commitments aimed at combating climate change, including a commitment to accelerate the roll-out of electric charging infrastructure. The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate...
Read BlogHow to Navigate a Demerger?
A demerger is a separation of different business activities carried on by a company or group into separate companies or groups, which are then (usually) owned by the same shareholders . Companies and groups demerge for various reasons, including...
Read BlogWhat is Domestic Abuse, And Does it Include Financial Abuse?
Domestic abuse is defined as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour. It can take many different forms, such as coercive control, psychological or emotional abuse, physical abuse...
Read BlogUmbro Counter-Attack: Court of Appeal Reverses High Court Decision in Umbro Trade Mark Infringement Case
The legal saga surrounding Umbro's iconic "double diamond" logo took a decisive turn recently. The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's ruling and found that the Umbro brand was in favour, holding that Dream Pairs' logo infringed upon the...
Read BlogMaking a Sharia-Compliant Islamic Will
Ramadan can be a special time for Muslims to reflect on their affairs. When it comes to Wills , a Sharia-Compliant Islamic Will is appropriate for Muslims who wish to leave their estate in accordance with the Quran (and the Hadith, the Sunnah and...
Read BlogInsolvency and Restrictions on the Reuse of a Company Name
When a company goes into insolvent liquidation , it is sometimes the case that the directors of that company want to set up a new company. Often, directors want the new company to have the same name as the old company so that they can benefit from...
Read BlogSuccession Planning for Family-Owned Businesses in the Agricultural and Rural Business Sector
In the context of a family business , succession will involve a transfer from the older generation to the younger generation. As is the case with the wider economy, many businesses within the agricultural and rural business sectors are...
Read BlogExclusivity Agreements In Property Transactions
Exclusivity agreements or lock-out agreements are most commonly used in commercial sale and purchase transactions. They aim to ensure that the seller negotiates solely with the buyer regarding the prospective transaction for an agreed-upon period...
Read BlogShould I Extend My Lease?
Homeowners may be aware that the Government is making it easier and, in some cases, cheaper to extend a lease. However, we are unclear about when the reforms will take effect. Under the current rules, you can either proceed under the informal...
Read BlogAm I Entitled to See Any Documents Relating to a Relative’s Will?
Under English law, a person is allowed to choose who benefits from their estate and how. However, there are certain safeguards – if a person who lacks mental capacity or is subject to undue influence attempts to make a Will , then it can be...
Read BlogNational Minimum Wage and National Living Wage 2024 Increases and Their Impact on the Hospitality and Leisure Sector
As of 1 April 2024, the rates of NMW and NLW have increased in accordance with the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations. Notably, the NLW will apply to a lower age group of those aged 21 and over. The right to receive NMW and NLW applies to most...
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