Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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AI and Manufacturing: Key Considerations for Employers
Artificial Intelligence (“ AI ”) is increasingly being implemented across all sectors, with manufacturing and engineering being no exception. According to a survey conducted by Deloitte in 2020, 93% of companies believe that AI will be a pivotal technology to drive growth and innovation in the sector, and the market size of AI is expected to...
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Financial Provisions for Unmarried Couples: Claims under Schedule 1 Children Act 1989
Schedule 1 to the Children Act can be used to provide financial support for a child where the parents of a child have not been married or civil partners. In these circumstances, the Court does not have the wide powers it has on divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership to make financial orders that consider the needs of a child. Where...
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The UK’s New International Recognition Procedure For Medicines Comes Into Effect
Life Science is a global business, and patients across the world benefit from the ability of their national regulatory bodies to recognise the procedures for authorisation of new medicines implemented in other countries. In this article, we briefly discuss the regime for putting medicines on the market in the UK before considering the new...
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Borrowing and the Real Estate Refinancing Gap
The 'refinancing gap' refers to the difference between the amount needed to be borrowed to refinance existing debt and the amount that lenders are willing to lend. This issue has become much more prevalent in the last couple of years due to the hike in interest rates and the decline in property values. With the Bank of England's interest rate...
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The Power of Green Leases in Real Estate
In the global pursuit of sustainability, businesses increasingly recognise their crucial role in reducing their environmental footprint. One innovative approach gaining traction in the commercial real estate sector is the adoption of "green leases." These environmentally conscious agreements go beyond traditional leases, aiming to promote...
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UK Government Consults on Potential Changes to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA)
On 13 November 2023, the UK Government issued a call for evidence to gather feedback from stakeholders on potential changes to the NSIA with the view of making it " as pro-business and pro-investment as possible " whilst retaining and refining the protections needed to protect the national security of the UK. In his foreword to the call for...
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What Am I Entitled to if I Divorce My Spouse?
Financial obligations exist between married couples, which do not end automatically once the divorce process is complete. Accordingly, it is important to consider resolving finances on divorce . If the parties can reach an agreement between themselves as to their financial arrangements on divorce, then any agreement reached can be incorporated...
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Is Online Gaming Paving the Way for Children to Gamble
Gaming is a lucrative technology industry in the UK. In 2022, the sector grew to a value of £62 million and is expected to have grown again in 2023. Children and young adults comprise a substantial section; earlier this year, Ofcom reported that nearly 90% of children in the UK play video games. Research undertaken by Ipsos MORI for Parentzone...
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Hospitality and Leisure Q&A: Altrincham Football Club
Altrincham Football Club holds a special place in the hearts of local Altrincham residents and football enthusiasts alike. Over the years, Altrincham FC has evolved, embracing a distinct playing style under the stewardship of manager Phil Parkinson. Myerson Solicitors Q&A with Altrincham FC delves into the club's rich history, its football...
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Battle of the Brands: Delta Air Lines and Marriott Hotel Chain
Amid an ongoing intellectual property dispute between Delta Air Lines and Marriott International, the US airline company has commenced a new claim against Marriott asserting passing off with respect to Marriot’s use of the word ‘Delta’ in connection with its hotels. The legal battle between the two companies began in 2020 where Delta Airlines...
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Commercial Agency Update: Implications of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
In May 2023, the UK Government changed its plan to revoke all EU-derived laws, which would have included the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 (the Regulations ). The Retained EU Law Bill prescribed a targeted list of 600 pieces of legislation to be revoked, which did not include the Regulations. This was welcome news for...
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Looking Ahead: 2024 Real Estate Considerations
As we welcome the new year, we are set for a busy twelve months ahead in the real estate industry. The following article from our Property Litigation experts addresses several considerations and predictions for the property sector in 2024.
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