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Are you prepared for 2020?

Are you prepared for 2020?

We review employment changes coming soon.

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The Power of Electronic Signatures

The Power of Electronic Signatures

In a recent County Court case, Neocleous v Rees [2019] EWHC 2462 (Ch), the court considered for the first time whether a land contract could be signed electronically.

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Construction procurement

The different types of contract used in the construction industry are numerous and varied. This guide gives an overview of the available methods of construction procurement.

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Bitter taste left for Italian balsamic vinegar producers after ECJ ruling

Bitter taste left for Italian balsamic vinegar producers after ECJ ruling

Cathrine Ripley in our Commercial & Technology/IP team, summarises the recent ECJ ruling concerning a protected ‘geographical indication.’

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What is Practical Completion?

What is Practical Completion?

After the Court of Appeal recently added some clarity to the notoriously undefined concept, Cathrine Ripley in our Commercial Technology team, summarises the key points of ‘practical completion’.

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Planning Permission and commencement of development

Planning Permission and commencement of development

Vicky McDonald, an Associate in our Real Estate group, answers the question of what counts as ‘commencement of development’ and why it matters.

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The EU Settlement Scheme

There are estimated to be over 3 million EU citizens residing in the UK. The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. There was a transition period until 31 December 2020 which allowed EU citizens to enter and remain in the UK under the principle of free movement until the end of that period.

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Brexit: Right to Work Compliance – Employing EU and EEA Nationals

Brexit: Right to Work Compliance – Employing EU and EEA Nationals

Imelda Reddington, Head of Immigration, considers Right to Work Checks for employers employing EU and EEA nationals following the end of the transition period on 1 January 2021.

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Disguised remuneration: Independent Loan Charge review

Disguised remuneration: Independent Loan Charge review

The government has now announced the outcome of its review of the disguised remuneration and the loan charge.

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The risks of ‘getting personal’ in agreements for lease

The risks of ‘getting personal’ in agreements for lease

Mark Banham summarises a recent case in which a tenant was required to take a lease from the landlord’s successor in title under an agreement for lease.

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Proposed changes to the immigration system under a majority conservative government

Proposed changes to the immigration system under a majority conservative government

There are three key changes a majority Conservative government will make after Brexit:

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Keep it under wraps?

Keep it under wraps?

Our employment team analyses a case on whether disclosure of an executive’s salary could justify dismissal for gross misconduct.

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