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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Key Takeaways from the Man United – Qualcomm Shirt Agreement
Last month, it was announced that Manchester United had agreed to a new front-of-shirt sponsor, which will see them boast the logo of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc's product, Snapdragon. This news follows the announcement in August 2022 that the two entities had agreed on a multi-year global strategic partnership. The Snapdragon logo will replace...
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People are Talking About “The Inheritance” and “Inheritance Wars”
Two broadcasts from Channel 5 have brought the world of contentious probate into the public eye, sparking debate and questions about this area of law. Told in parts from behind the lens of poignant home videos, “The Inheritance” tells the story of three siblings whose father unexpectedly passes away. The siblings are shocked and distressed to...
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I Don't Live in England or Wales. Can I Apply for a Divorce There?
The jurisdiction where your divorce takes place can substantially impact your financial settlement. Each jurisdiction has its own set of rules for resolving finances on divorce, and you may end up with vastly different outcomes depending on where you issue your divorce proceedings. The time and costs involved in obtaining a divorce can also...
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What are the Changes to the Fixed Recoverable Costs Regime from 1st October 2023?
Most civil claims valued up to £100,000 issued on or after 1st October 2023 will be subject to a new fixed recoverable costs (FRC) system. Under the new rules, cases valued up to £25,000 will be allocated to the fast track, and less complex cases under £100,000 will be allocated to a newly created, separate intermediate track. However, the...
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Labour’s Plans for Sweeping Employment Law Changes
New announcements by the Labour Party have revealed that should the party win the next general election in 2024, employers can expect significant changes to employment laws and employee rights. The Labour Party has committed to implementing an Employment Bill within the first 100 days of entering office. Speaking at the Trade Union Congress...
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B2B Terms: 3 Key Concerns in Supply Contracts
All commercial relationships are a matter of risk. For suppliers and service providers, contractual terms play a key role in controlling such potential risk exposure and realising the value of customer relationships. A well-drafted contract operates as an essential tool in managing the relationship between supplier and customer, including when...
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What is a Voluntary First Registration?
Voluntary first registration is to voluntarily register your residential property for the first time at HM Land Registry. Registration of your property at the Land Registry is the official recording of your property ownership with the Land Registry's Land Register, which is the official ownership list for property in England and Wales...
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TikTok Fined €345 Million for Breach of Children's Data Protection Rights
The Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland's data protection regulator, has fined TikTok Technology Limited (TikTok) €345 million for breaching the EU GDPR's principle of fairness and requirements for data protection by design and default when processing data relating to users aged between 13 and 17, and children under 13. Both the EU GDPR and...
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Defending Manufacturers and Their Supply Chain
For manufacturers , Intellectual Property (IP) rights are often the lifeblood of their operations. They encompass patents , trademarks , copyrights , and trade secrets, which protect designs, processes, and branding. Manufacturers will usually invest significant time and resources into developing their IP, including branded products for...
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Cyber Essentials: Staying Secure - New Insurance Survey Launched
Cybercrime has risen exponentially and globally, with the rate rising during the pandemic and following the invasion of Ukraine. As such, cyber security and protecting your business from cyber incidents is a hot topic that will continue to generate heat. Businesses need to be alert to the ever-present threat of cyber-attacks in all guises. Having...
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Solar Farms – Benefits and Considerations for Landowners
With the government aiming to achieve a fivefold increase in the UK's solar power capacity to 70GW by 2035, many agricultural landowners are considering solar photovoltaic developments on their land. This commercial property blog looks at the benefits of solar leases for landowners and matters to consider when agreeing on lease terms. The solar...
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Toffees’ Takeover: Following the Crowd?
News of Everton Football Club’s takeover agreement may have made headlines last Friday, but within the leisure industry itself, it represents the continuation of a pre-existing trend of private equity (PE) investment in sport. Takeover deal agreed between Everton and 777 Partners It was announced on Friday, 15 September, that 777 Partners, a...
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