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Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited – Terminating contracts for non-payment
In potentially welcome news for building contractors, the Court of Appeal has now clarified the position regarding a contractor’s right to terminate its employment for non-payment under a JCT building contract.
Property Taxes
Head of our Agriculture and Rural Land team, Hazel Eccles, briefly summarises the announcements that may affect property owners
Inheritance Tax
Catherine Ramsbottom in our Wills, Trusts & Estates team provides a brief summary of the changes to Inheritance Tax announced today
Income Tax & Capital Gains Tax
Ben Oliver provides a brief summary of the key CGT changes
AI and SMEs – what does it mean for you?
Use of AI is spreading all the time, but what does it mean for SMEs grappling over how to use it? We take a look at some of the legal issues to consider…
The EU AI Act, data and high-risk AI systems
AI-driven technologies are transforming the way we work and live. This article discusses some data protection aspects of the European Union’s AI Act.
EHRC produce “8-step guide” to preventing Sexual Harassment at work
From 26 October 2024, employers will have a mandatory duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have updated their guidance and published a new “8-step” guide to help employers prevent sexual harassment at work.
The Employment Rights Bill 2024: What’s changing?
The new Employment Rights Bill signals a host of changes to employment law.
The Supreme Court blocks Tesco’s plans to fire and rehire employees
In Tesco Stores Limited v USDAW and others the Supreme Court has imposed an injunction preventing Tesco from using a “fire and rehire” strategy to remove retained pay.
Non-Court Dispute Resolution and Costs
Duncan Lomax, a Solicitor in our Family team, considers the recent updates to the Civil Procedure Rules and the Family Procedure Rules.