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Indecent contact?

Indecent contact?

We analyse a case on whether massaging an employee’s shoulders was found to be sexual harassment.

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A vegetarian belief

A vegetarian belief

We explore whether vegetarianism can qualify as a ‘philosophical’ belief for the purposes of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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Cap on redundancy pay

Cap on redundancy pay

Where employees bring contractual redundancy claims, does their statutory redundancy entitlement count towards the cap on breach of contract claims?

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“Title Absolute” and “Possessory Title” – what does this mean?

“Title Absolute” and “Possessory Title” – what does this mean?

Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team, looks at the importance of understanding the different types of title which can be given when land is registered at the Land Registry.

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Can you trade mark the shape of a product?

This article examines the recent EU decision declaring invalid a trade mark for the shape of a lego brick.

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Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

Lauren Walker, a associate in the Real Estate Team, looks at the importance of understanding and complying with HMO licensing requirements.

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No-deal immigration

No-deal immigration

Imelda Reddington summarises the latest government plans for immigration rules in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

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Holiday pay alert!

Holiday pay alert!

Our employment team explains an important decision for those with employees who work part of a year.

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I do not consent!

I do not consent!

Our employment team reports on a significant GDPR fine issued for relying on employee consent to processing.

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Brexit: No Deal? No Plan?

Brexit: No Deal? No Plan?

There may be some truth in the maxim “fail to prepare, prepare to fail” but for many organisations planning for a no-deal Brexit is easier said than done. We look at a few of the key issues to consider.

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A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

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Conversion of commercial buildings to flats: Part 3 – leasehold enfranchisement issues

Conversion of commercial buildings to flats: Part 3 – leasehold enfranchisement issues

We conclude our review of legal issues arising upon the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. In this, the third and final article in our series, our commercial property partner Richard Higgs considers the ‘leasehold enfranchisement’ aspects.

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