Myerson Celebrates Four Nominations at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors has been shortlisted in four categories at the Manchester Legal Awards (MLA) 2026 , one of the region’s most prestigious celebrations of legal excellence. The ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd July at a gala event bringing together the North West legal community.
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An Employment Law Perspective on Elon Musk's Controversial Employee Management Strategy
On Saturday, 22 February 2025, approximately 3 million federal workers in the United States received a centralised HR email entitled "What did you do last week?" inviting submissions on the top 5 things each had achieved in the previous week to justify their positions. It transpired that this had been directed by the Head of the newly created...
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Global Recycling Day: No Package Holiday for Producers under EPR
Ahead of Global Recycling Day, we consider what manufacturers and others involved in the supply chain need to know about their responsibilities, including compliance with the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) regime for packaging.
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Update Your Will Week: Why Now Is the Time to Secure Your Future
You may wish to make it one of your New Years resolutions to make a Will or review your current Will, particularly if your circumstances have changed. For example, if you have recently married and made a Will before the marriage, your Will may no...
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£32.5 Million Mansion, Moths, and Misrepresentation: A Cautionary Tale for Sellers
On 10 February 2025, the highly anticipated judgment, regarding alleged misrepresentations of a moth infested £32.5 million pound mansion, reached its climax. Legal professionals and the wider public alike gasped at the outcome and continue to speculate how it will shape future sales. Our Residential Property Solicitors discuss the case of Iya...
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The Role of Creditors in Corporate Insolvency Processes
Corporate insolvency processes, such as administration and liquidation, can be complex and multifaceted, with various stakeholders playing crucial roles. Among the different stakeholders, creditors are of particular significance, aiming to recover what is owed to them while navigating the necessary legal and procedural requirements and challenges...
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Getty Images v Stability AI: Impact on UK Copyright & AI Law
The recent High Court case of Getty Images v Stability AI [2023] EWHC 3090 (Ch) is set to be heard at trial between 9 June 2025 and 31 June 2025, further to Justice Joanna Smith’s decision not to strike out Getty’s claims. In this blog, our Creative & Media and Intellectual Property lawyers look at this case, covering Getty Images' claims...
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Five Areas of FCA Focus for 2025
Our Financial Services Lawyers set out five of the anticipated focus areas for the FCA in 2025, which will be most relevant to our clients.
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Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework
Last July, Angela Rayner announced an overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as part of the Government's pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes over the next five years and get Britain building again. In December, the Government published a revised version of the NPPF, considering the responses received during the consultation...
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What is an Employee Ownership Trust?
Employee Ownership Trusts ( EOTs ) were introduced by the Finance Act 2014 to promote employee ownership as a business model in the UK. The legislation established certain tax reliefs for companies owned by EOTs and individuals selling a controlling interest in a company to an EOT. The EOT ownership structure is becoming increasingly popular in...
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Can I Make Lifetime Gifts To Reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT)?
Making gifts during your lifetime is an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for IHT purposes and, consequently, the amount of IHT payable in the event of your death. Gifting assets whilst you are alive, rather than waiting to gift assets via your Will could ensure that you ultimately pass on a much larger legacy to your loved ones...
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What Is Coercive And Controlling Behaviour?
With the introduction of The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 , the legal framework has been further strengthened to ensure better support and justice for those affected by coercive and controlling behaviour. Our Family Lawyers explore the serious issue of coercive and controlling behaviour, discuss what constitutes coercive control, provide...
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Business Asset Disposal Relief Rate Change: Time to Act?
On 30 October 2024, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a series of tax increases and reforms. One of the more significant changes for individuals looking to sell their business is the forthcoming increase in the Business Asset Disposal Relief ( BADR ) rate, which will take effect from 6 April 2025, in line with the end of the current tax...
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