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What does the recent Policy Paper, "Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy" mean for employers?

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We have previously written about the Government’s Retained EU Law Bill, which originally would have seen all retained EU law that was not specifically preserved being repealed at the end of 2023. The Government has now indicated it will take a much...

What is contentious probate?

Kevin Horn
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Contentious probate refers to disputes about an individual's estate after they pass away. This process can be difficult for families and lead to many mixed feelings, but understanding when an estate can be contested can help answer many questions and...

What is a secondment?

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A secondment creates a relationship between an employer, the host and the employee. The employer is the party that originally employed the employee and temporarily transfers them to the third party. The host is the third party that employs the employee...

Is buying property at auction right for you?

Sabrina Skerritt
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Buying property at auction can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. However, knowing the legal implications, rules and regulations, and possible risks involved in such a purchase is essential. In this article, we will explore the key considerations...

How the new Renters Reform Bill will 'shake up' the Private Rental sector

Amelia Ford
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Parliament has announced the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill, arguably the biggest shake-up to Private Rental and renters' rights for over a decade. The new law, in short, will prevent landlords from evicting tenants without justification, thus...

How workplace harassment can go both ways

Deborah Foundling
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Status does not confer special protection regarding bullying or sexual harassment. Bullying has been hitting the headlines in recent weeks, demonstrating that no matter how high you fly, wings can be burned. It is behaviour that has seen Dominic Raab and...

How can I avoid age discrimination?

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Introduction: Age discrimination is where an employee is treated unfavourably because of their age or because they are part of a particular age group. Age is one of the nine ‘protected characteristics’ as defined under Section 4 of the...

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) causing a stir in Intellectual Property Law?

Torion Bowles
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Ed Sheeran has been defending himself in court recently against claims that he copied Marvin Gaye's classic  Let's Get it on  in his 2014 hit; thinking out loud . And while the songwriter had a successful outcome, copyright experts say...

Solicitor Grant Usher promoted to Associate at Warner Goodman

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We are delighted to announce the promotion of Grant Usher, our newest Solicitor to achieve Associate status at Warner Goodman. We are excited about the promotion and believe Grant's expertise and ideas will help us move forward, especially within the...

Can you terminate a B2B Contract?

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There are many significant differences between being a consumer and a business, especially regarding contracts. Mollie Leak, Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, examines business-to-business contracts in detail. She also...

What is an employee suggestion scheme?

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An employee suggestion scheme is a program which asks employees to submit suggestions on how to improve the company, in exchange for a reward. The suggestions can be about anything from new or improved products to more efficient methods of operation. The...

How to Handle a Social Media Dispute

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In 2022 there were approximately 57.6 million active social media users in the UK alone. This is about 85% of the UK's population. A staggering 4.6 million UK residents joined social media in 2022. It is an ever-growing and changing media, which...

What does the proposed new corporate offence of failing to prevent fraud mean for employers?

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is currently (May 2023) making its way through the House of Lords. If passed, the Bill would create a new corporate offence of failing to prevent fraud, similar to other corporate offences already in...