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Franchise agreements in the post-COVID world: how can franchisors and franchisees protect their position?
Despite the widespread economic turbulence throughout 2020, we have seen the franchise sector remain buoyant and even set to expand in 2021 with more businesses recognising the speed and ease...
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Health Sector News – May 2021
This month in our Healthcare update, we look at the High Court's judgment in a case brought by Worcestershire County Council seeking to judicially review the decision made by the...
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European Super League – a risky game
The proposed European Super League (ESL) came crashing down in April after nine of the 12 founding members pulled out following huge international backlash. The controversial competition, which aimed to...
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A trade-off with the World Trade Organization: vaccine patents
President Biden confirmed a u-turn on 5 May on the US's previous position in respect of the patents on Covid vaccines, stating that the US now support a waiver of...
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‘Ordinary residence’ determination update
What determines ordinary residence? We look at a recent case that gives an update on determination.
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Right to work checks: End of the COVID-19 concession from 17 May 2021
The Government has announced that the usual methods of conducting manual right to work checks must resume on 17 May 2021 and the current concession which has been in place...
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What is a cease and desist letter and what to do if you receive one
If you have received a cease and desist letter then it is worth checking the details. We look at what you need to know about copyright infringement in this article.
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What is copyright infringement
If you believe that your copyright has been infringed, that your work has been used without permission, there is something you can do about it, which we cover in this...
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What is “unreasonable behaviour” in divorce?
"Unreasonable behaviour" could be a multitude of things and mean different things to different people. In reality, what one person considers to be unreasonable might be very different to someone...
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Why it is always important to consider the FCA’s perimeter (and ignorance is not a defence)
The judgment in the recent high court case of Jackson v Ayles and another [2021] EWHC 995 (Ch) (23 April 2021) is a stark reminder how easy it can be...
