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The Immigration Priority Services Explained

The Immigration Priority Services Explained

There are priority services available both for sponsor licence applications and visa applications, and a post-licence service for administration of a sponsor licence. However, there is currently a high demand for these services, which may cause delays to your applications.

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Update on UK-EU Relationship

Update on UK-EU Relationship

An update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, as an eventful 2022 draws to a close.

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From DALL·E 2 to ChatGPT – Does the current legislation protect AI-generated works?

From DALL·E 2 to ChatGPT – Does the current legislation protect AI-generated works?

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow quickly in popularity but with no significant changes in legislation, it can still be unclear how it is protected.

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Raising the minimum age of marriage

Raising the minimum age of marriage

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 will shortly come into force, raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 without exception.

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Avoiding Discrimination in Recruitment

Avoiding Discrimination in Recruitment

A recent Employment Tribunal decision provides an important reminder of the care that should be taken to avoid discrimination claims arising from recruitment.

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Does an Employee’s Grievance Trigger the ‘Without Prejudice’ Rule?

Does an Employee’s Grievance Trigger the ‘Without Prejudice’ Rule?

In Garrod v Riverstone Management Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether the submission of a grievance triggered the “without prejudice” rule, and in what circumstances the “unambiguous impropriety” exception could be relied upon to negate privilege.

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Matrimonial proceedings funding: What are the options?

Matrimonial proceedings funding: What are the options?

Solicitor, Duncan Lomax looks at the funding options that may be available during matrimonial proceedings in the context of the recent decision in YC v ZC.

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Bank of Mum and Dad – New Guidance on Loans and Gifts

Bank of Mum and Dad – New Guidance on Loans and Gifts

Madeleine Young takes a look at the issues that can arise when separating couples do not agree whether loans from family or friends should be repaid in light of recent guidance from the court

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Paddy’s Power?

Paddy’s Power?

Tom Maple looks at the recent case of Longley v PPB Entertainment Ltd and Others (t/a Paddy Power), in which Mr Longley won a bet which paid out £286,000 only for Paddy Power to claim 90% of it back. Mr Longley gambled and took Paddy Power to the High Court. Here’s what happened next…

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Flexible Working – the Government’s Response

Flexible Working – the Government’s Response

Following a consultation on flexible working arrangements, the law governing flexible working may be set to change…

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The Four-Day Week Future

The Four-Day Week Future

With more and more UK companies adopting or trialling a four-day working week, what should these employers be considering in order to make the transition as smooth as possible?

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The Limits on the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments

The Limits on the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments

In Hilaire v Luton Borough Council, the Employment Appeal Tribunal addressed the duty to make reasonable adjustments, and whether it applied in the context of a disabled employee refusing to attend an interview

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