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Privilege and litigation funding – a tightrope walk
08 July 2026
A recent decision by the High Court has held that communications with a litigation funder (a third party) may not be protected by litigation privilege and could therefore fall to...
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Converting leisure contracts to the agency model: best practice and benefits
This session explored how leisure operators and local authorities can transition existing contracts to an agency model, highlighting practical considerations, common considerations, and the key benefits such an approach can...
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Joanna Rees appointed Co-Chair of TAG Alliances Construction & Real Estate Speciality Group
07 July 2026
Blake Morgan Construction Partner Joanna Rees has been appointed as Co-Chair of the TAG Alliances Construction & Real Estate Speciality Group.
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Increasing concern about Employment Tribunal backlog
07 July 2026
What is the impact of a backlog of Employment Tribunal cases and how can this be tackled? On 11 June 2026, the Government published Employment Tribunal statistics for the latest...
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Toby Heath
06 July 2026
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New requirements for a data protection complaints process
06 July 2026
Data controllers, which in the context of pension schemes, may include pension scheme trustees, administrators, the employer or third parties, are now required to have a process for handling data...
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YouTube Shorts triumph: the Court of Appeal confirms descriptive trade marks offer limited protection
06 July 2026
Are commonly used, descriptive words such as “shorts” capable of being adequately protected from use by others? The Court of Appeal revisited this debate on 25 May 2026, handing down...
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Important updates on the Government’s Earned Settlement proposals
02 July 2026
Proposed changes to eligibility thresholds for settlement or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) were announced by the Government in November 2025, increasing the standard waiting time from five to 10...
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New concierge service and visa fees’ reimbursement scheme to help the UK’s fastest-growing firms scale up and attract talent
02 July 2026
In June, the Government announced a new bespoke concierge service for UK businesses of the future to start, scale and stay in the UK. This is part of the Business...
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No service, no jurisdiction: lessons from Valentine London v Secretary of State
02 July 2026
The High Court’s decision in Valentine London Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2026] EWHC 790 (Admin) continues to evidence the importance of strict compliance...
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Beth Walsh
02 July 2026
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ECCTA 2023: company directors and IDV… where are we now?
01 July 2026
What is the objective of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023 with regards to identity verification? ‘[To] prevent organised criminals, fraudsters, kleptocrats and terrorists from using companies...
