The risk of inadvertently forming a legal partnership
Beware the pitfalls of informal partnerships is the message as the Court of Appeal passes judgment on the high profile Llott v Williams case.
25 July 2013
The risk of bias in sports arbitration
Two professional boxers have made an unsuccessful application for the British Boxing Board of Control to be removed as the arbitrator of their respective disputes.
30 April 2015
The rise of agricultural drones in the UK
The use of drones in UK agriculture is increasing. What legal issues do drone users need to consider and how can the law protect landowners?
09 March 2017
The question of necessity "in implied terms"
In the spotlight: Implied terms. The Supreme Court granted permission to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision in Marks and Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company.
29 December 2014
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment – what employers need to know
We consider the new duty to prevent sexual harassment and explore what employers should do to comply
15 October 2024
Make Work Pay – a review of the new Labour government’s plans for employment law reform
The new Labour government’s plans for employment reform could be seismic. We review the key proposals and what they might mean for employers
24 July 2024
Employment Rights Bill special
The government promised an Employment Rights Bill within its first 100 days and so it has come to pass. It’s huge news for employers. We explain why below
10 October 2024
The challenges of running a family business
Family businesses have unique strengths but can also face challenges as they grow. Overcoming these challenges is key to allowing family members to remain focused on the work at hand
17 October 2024
Supreme Court rules in favour of ex-wives to re-open divorce proceedings
The Supreme Court has today decided that the cases of Sharland v Sharland and Gohil v Gohil (which were jointly heard by the Supreme Court in June 2015) should be re-examined by the High Court.
14 October 2015
Brexit: Supreme Court decides Parliament must vote to trigger Article 50
The Supreme Court rules 8-3 that the government requires Parliamentary authority to leave the EU and rules unanimously that ministers are not required to consult with the devolved governments.
24 January 2017
Senior Managers and Certification Regime extension: near-final rules published
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is being extended to insurers and FCA-regulated firms. We review the revised and near-final rules.
15 August 2018
Employment status: Supreme Court confirms that ‘self-employed’ plumber was a worker
In Pimlico Plumbers Ltd v Smith the Supreme Court has held that a plumber who worked under a self-employed contract, was in fact a worker, entitling him to various employment rights.
13 June 2018