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How employers can respond to the concerns of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace

As Pride Month unfolds this June, now is a crucial opportunity for employers to visibly demonstrate their commitment to supporting…
1 year ago
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Huffing, Puffing…and Heading to Tribunal?

In the recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research, it was held that sighing and…
1 year ago
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Lookalike Copying or Similar Design – What constitutes Trade Mark Infringement?

Ever-evolving case law in intellectual property disputes has, in recent years, clarified the distinction between ‘lookalike’ brands, which infringe on…
1 year ago
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The Dark Side of Mishandled Whistleblowing

When a personality test labels an employee as “Darth Vader,” it may sound like harmless office humour, but for HR…
1 year ago
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Fraud – Do we have a dodgy document?

Fraud is something to be carefully considered when it is raised as a concern by a client. I write as…
1 year ago
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Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music –…
1 year ago
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Flexibility First: The Future of Office Leases

The office lease landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Where traditional long term leases…
1 year ago
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The Intestacy rule and what this means for the Liam Payne Estate

When someone passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities (their Estate) that need to be dealt with. Who is…
1 year ago
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Cut costs with Effective Corporate Governance

Corporate governance mistakes can cost companies millions — yet many organisations still underestimate its critical value. Generally, it is impossible…
1 year ago
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Hey there WhatsApp! The building blocks of a valid construction contract: a recent Court ruling

In the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (“Jaevee”) v Mr Steve Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) (“Fincham”) [2025] EWHC 942…
1 year ago
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Trade Tensions and Their Impact on UK Property Development

Global trade policy has once again taken centre stage, with the reintroduction of protectionist tariffs—particularly by the U.S.—raising fresh questions…
1 year ago
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Constructing a new way to work – can flexible working work for construction too?

Since 6 April 2024, employees have had the statutory right to request flexible working from day one of employment. In…
1 year ago