Employment Law Autumn Update
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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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How Can My Spouse Be Provided for Without Causing Damage to the Farming Enterprise?
The division of a farm on divorce can be a highly complex and sensitive matter. The court is often faced with a dilemma in weighing up the need to provide for the non-farming spouse fairly on divorce whilst preventing irreversible damage to the farm. Why are agricultural divorces so complex? There is a wide range of reasons why divorces...
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Navigating the Commercial Lease Exit: A Tenant's Guide
Some commercial tenants find that they no longer require a lease of the property they are renting due to expense or business needs. In many leases, there are express provisions governing a tenant’s potential right to exit a lease or transfer their interest in the lease to a new 3rd party. There are different methods of transferring your lease...
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Hospitality and Leisure – A Battle of the Forms
The backbone of most hospitality and leisure businesses is the legion of suppliers and contractors working away in the background to keep things running smoothly. With the volume of contractual agreements in place with different contractors and suppliers, hospitality and leisure businesses understandably find it simpler to contract on standard...
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Aretha Franklin's Will – Were Her Wishes r-e-s-p-e-c-t-ed?
The death of Aretha Franklin in 2018 left a void in the music world, but it also sparked a legal saga that highlighted the complexities of inheritance law and the importance of having a properly executed Will. After her passing, two handwritten Wills were discovered, each with different provisions for the distribution of her estate. This led to a...
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Gambling Adverts in Football: Play Your Cards Right
It was revealed last month that three posts on Twitter by Betfred, which featured global boxing phenomenon Anthony Joshua, had been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) following an investigation by the regulator. This decision was made on the basis that Joshua's appearance meant that the advert was likely to strongly appeal to...
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