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Court mandated ADR – a step closer?
On 29 November 2023 the Court of Appeal handed down…
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New National Minimum Wage Rates to See Record Increases from 1 April 2024
The Government has now announced the minimum wage…
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Government Announces Key Changes to Holidays for Irregular Workers, Working Time Records and TUPE Consultation
Following consultations earlier in the year, the Government…
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"It's About Time"
Construction law expert Simon Franklin discusses the…
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Right to Participate in Share Incentive Plan May Transfer Under TUPE
In the recent case of Ponticelli UK Ltd v Gallagher…
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Rehabilitation of Offenders: Changes to Employees’ Obligation to Declare Criminal Convictions
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022…
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What is the UK-US data bridge?
The UK-USA adequacy regulation came into force on…
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Commercial Law Update: Government Announcement on Payment Practices Rules
Cash flow is essential to the survival of any business.…
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Ofcom Refers UK Cloud Infrastructure Market to CMA
Earlier this year Ofcom proposed to refer the UK cloud…
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Gendered Swear Words and the “All Reasonable Steps” Defence
The recent case of Fisher v London United Busways…
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Worker Protection Bill Update
The House of Lords has recently revised the Worker…
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New ICO Guidance on Processing Workers’ Health Data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) has…
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Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments Where Employer Ought to Have Made Reasonable Enquiries
In the recent case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023], the…
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The Powers of Attorney Bill
On 14th September 2023, the UK Parliament passed,…
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Potential Diversification Opportunities: Government Proposals to expand Permitted Development Rights
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities…
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Landlords are warned to be vigilant over breaches which lead to criminal sanctions
In a recent case, Manchester City Council has secured…
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Howes Percival Class of 2023: A Reflection on our Training Contracts
Starting a training contract can be daunting, exciting…
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Pitfalls for Residential Landlords: The Deposit
If you are a residential landlord who intends to use…
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UK Government announce increase in fines for illegal working
Employing an illegal worker has always carried significant…
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Immigration Update July 2023
The expansion of the shortage occupation list and…
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A Contract for Mutual Wills
Contentious probate solicitor Rachel Leatherland looks…
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The Effects of a Marriage after Execution of a Will and Marriage-Proofing a Will
Contentious probate solicitor Rachel Leatherland looks…
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UK Government Announces Significant Increase in Immigration Fees
On Thursday 13 July 2023, the UK government made a…
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Ashes: Who Has a Legal Right to Them?
Disputes over who should keep the ashes of a loved…
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Setting Aside a Default Judgement
A recent Court of Appeal case, FXF - v - (1) English…
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Upcoming Changes to Flexible Working Requests
Employees are set to have more rights in respect of…
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As a landlord can I retrofit my commercial property with a tenant in place?
Susanne Hinde explores the options for retrofitting…
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Somebody is using my trade mark…help!
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to find that somebody…
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Martyn’s Law – how will it impact events, entertainment and hospitality venues?
In May, the government published the draft Terrorism…
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Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023
The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family…
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Case Law Update: Restrictive Covenants
Two recent cases have dealt with different issues…
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Understanding Testamentary Capacity
In this article, we will explore and discuss the legal…
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PETA Founder changes her will to make an unusual request
It has been reported that the founder of PETA – Ingrid…
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Legal Update: Major Changes in Consumer Law
This article focuses on how some of the changes proposed…
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I’ve got a New Product - How Should I Protect it?
New, and particular new and inventive, products are…
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Declarations of Presumed Death – Can An Executor Apply?
In a recent case the Court had to decide whether a…
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ChatGPT 101: The Essential Guide for Contracts
Howes Percival’s commercial team explore and comment…
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Court Rejects Attempt to Establish a Right of Way Across Neighbour’s Track
The High Court have rejected an appeal by landowners…
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The Building Safety Act 2022 and lease extensions – fixing a flaw?
By now, you should be somewhat aware of the Building…
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Government Announcements & Consultations: Changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE Consultations and Non-Compete Clauses
The Government has announced several employment law…
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Claudia’s Law
When a family member or loved one goes missing the…
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It’s good to talk – Landlord and Tenant Relationships post COVID
Commercial Property expert Susanne Hinde looks at…
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What is a trade mark?
Ever wondered what a trade mark is, or what the benefits…
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Updated Vento Bands 2023
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England…
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Thinking of allowing dogs into the workplace? We advise you to paws for thought
Howes Percival’s health and safety specialists have…
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No Joke: You Must Comply with MEES by April 1st
The deadline for compliance with the Minimum Energy…
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Preparing for a Smooth Transaction: From the Perspective of a Corporate Trainee
No deals are the same but there are common issues…
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Government Consultation on Holiday Entitlement: Harpur trust v Brazel
The Government has launched a consultation on the…
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Online Safety - Removing the Harm
On 16 December 2022, the government published a guide…
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Amendments to the Electronic Communications Code become law
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure…
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Building owners and managers - are you ready for the new Fire Safety Regulations?
New fire regulations, announced by the government,…
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National Living & Minimum Wage Increases Confirmed
The Government has now announced the minimum wage…
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Securing your intellectual property before sale or seeking investment
Intellectual property is arguably the most important…
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Office Christmas Parties: How to Avoid the HR Hangover
The office Christmas party can be a great way to boost…
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The World Cup – Is it coming home (and are you working from home)?
After four long years of waiting, the FIFA World Cup…
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Protecting Your Interest When You Live Together and Buy Property
Senior Associate at Howes Percival, Gemma Evans, provides…
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Redundancies: Unfair for employers to decide on a selection pool of one employee without consulting on selection criteria first
In the recent case of Mogane v Bradford Teaching Hospitals…
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Health and Safety Guidance, Codes of Practice, Approved Codes of Practice and Standards – what are they and how does the law treat them?
Guidance, Codes of Practice, Approved Codes of Practice…
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POBs, BDMs and going MRO – our 5 minute guide to deciphering the Pubs Code
Introduced in 2016, the Pubs Code was intended to…
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ESG in Commercial Contracts – How to Get Started
ESG can be a daunting area for those trying to tackle…
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Family Law Arbitration
With the Courts in England and Wales struggling with…
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Food and Beverage sector warned against Greenwashing
Modern consumers are far more discernible when it…
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The Unusual Case of the draft Will
Here our experts examine the potential pitfalls of…
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Do employees get a day off for the state funeral on 19 September 2022?
The Government has also confirmed there is no statutory…
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Ground Rent Abolition – A step in the right direction for the next generation?
In this article, we explore the strengths and limitations…
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A key building block in the provision of vital services
Howes Percival has continued to expand its corporate,…
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The Rise of DIY Wills
When the Covid pandemic hit the UK it brought into…
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Most Favoured Nation Clauses - are they still in favour?
Compare the Market has successfully appealed the Competition…
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Holiday entitlement in the care sector - Harper Trust v Brazel
Many businesses rely upon ‘part-year workers’ or casual…
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Caveat Emptor and the Seller’s duty of disclosure
This article discusses the responsibility of the seller…
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Vardy’s Own Goal
Following a very high-profile seven day trial-cum-media-circus…
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Disputes about burials and cremations
This article looks at the issues that arise when there…
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Tackling illegal and harmful online content - the changing global landscape
Increased attention on issues like hate speech, online…
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Resolving employee grievances informally in the care sector
Since the beginning of the pandemic, care sector clients…
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Proprietary Estoppel - What farming families need to consider
Proprietary estoppel seems to be the gift that keeps…
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How hot is ‘too hot’ in the workplace?
The UK has seen temperatures rocket in recent weeks…
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Abolition of Ground Rent – what Housing Associations need to know
Howes Percival’s social housing experts review the…
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Changes announced to pre-paid funeral plans
From 29th July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority…
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Copyright in Del Boy, a rather ‘cushty’ decision
The recent decision in Shazam Productions Ltd -v-…
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Older People's Shared Ownership: The Future of Retirement Living?
The problems faced by generation rent and first time…
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Not all changes to a Will are the result of undue influence
By far the largest cross-section of Wills and Probate…
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A new deal for renting: the end of assured shorthold tenancies
The government yesterday published its updated consultation…
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How long does it take to divorce?
Here Family Law expert, Caroline Eaton, provides a…
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Selling your care home? Here is what you need to know
If you are planning to sell your care home, or if…
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Extension of ban on exclusivity clauses
The government are proposing a widening of the ban…
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Protecting older and vulnerable adults from financial abuse
Financial abuse of older and vulnerable adults is…
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Testamentary capacity considerations in the light of Covid 19
Making a Will is a sensible approach to organising…
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Mediation - What is it and is it right for you?
With the Courts in England & Wales struggling with…
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No Fault Divorce – What has changed?
As of 6th April, No Fault Divorce became the only…
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New UK International Data Transfer Agreements
On 21 March 2022, new rules came into force regarding…
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Collaborative Law – What Is It And Is It Right For You?
With the Courts in England & Wales struggling with…
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Updated Vento Bands
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England…
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Private FDR – what is it and is it right for you?
With the Courts in England & Wales struggling with…
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Victimisation: What is a detriment?
In the recent case of Warburton v The Chief Constable…
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Witnessing a Will – avoiding the pitfalls
There are strict requirements for a Will to be validly…
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New case law on rents under the Electronic Communications Code
Two recent cases have looked at the issue that is…
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Is Now a Good Time to Divorce?
Head of Family Law at Howes Percival, Justine Flack…
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The Planning Reform Merry-Go-Round
Many planning professionals would no doubt subscribe…
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Is making provision for supported living a bad thing?
You would hope that the answer to the title question…
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Government to revoke compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all frontline health and social care workers
Following consultation, the government has announced…
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