Minimising the negative impact of family law disputes
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Family law
Partner Clare Webb and partner Philippa Yeo explain the importance of non-court dispute resolution and what family lawyers can do to encourage clients to avoid prolonged conflict.
Written by
Clare Webb
and
Philippa Yeo
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The future of employment law following the Employment Rights Bill and the October 2024 budget
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There has been a lot of publicity recently regarding various changes to Employment Law since the general election in July 2024. We have seen the ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, the King’s Speech and now the new Employment Rights Bill as Labour seek to implement their ambitious plans for employment law.
Written by
Paula Squire
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Update: Commercial Court – Business Interruption insurance test case
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The Financial Conduct Authority issued legal proceedings on 10 June 2020 against a number of leading UK insurers which will lead to a test case in the Commercial Court concerning Business Interruption insurance policy wording and coverage.
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Has the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act affected your termination clauses?
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Commercial contracts and agreements
The Act has brought about a magnitude of permanent changes to insolvency law. Of significance, is the fundamental change to the operation of most supply contracts and the ability to terminate.
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RAAC: guidance for employers and duty holders from a Health and Safety Law Perspective
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On 31 August 2023, the Department for Education issued new guidance on the management of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) in school buildings and other education settings.
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Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud
Crime & regulatory
Insights
Fraud is the most commonly recorded category of crime in the UK, amounting to around 40 per cent of all reported crime in England and Wales. Now the regulatory landscape around fraud is changing – and businesses will need to be ready.
Written by
Sam Harkness
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is an important decision which clarifies the law concerning trade mark infringement and passing off in particular in cases involving online marketplaces.
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