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Beware food labelling regulations
With Dry January over, it might seem like the perfect opportunity to redouble your efforts to market your hangover cure. Be wary, however. There are stringent food labelling regulations and...
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Reading Women challenge
In celebration of its 25th anniversary year, the Women’s Prize for Fiction is today launching the multi-faceted #ReadingWomen campaign to spotlight the quality and importance of fiction written by women,...
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What changes do we need to make to our contracts, ready for new starters in April?
The headline changes from 6 April 2020 to Statements of Employment Particulars are not rocket science – but the devil is most definitely in the detail of the legislation. We...
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What is the new right to parental bereavement leave?
A right to two weeks' statutory parental bereavement leave will be introduced on 6 April and in our article on this important topic we consider who is entitled to the...
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Leading dealmaker joins Thames Valley Corporate team
The corporate team at Blake Morgan has cemented its ambitious growth strategy in the Thames Valley with the appointment of Mary Pears. With over 25 years in corporate law, she...
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High Court rules on Business Interruption Insurance test case
The High Court has this week (Tuesday 15 September 2020) handed down judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) business interruption insurance test case, which will no doubt be of...
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Grenfell Inquiry Update: James Bessey shares his thoughts on BBC podcast
A legal discussion about whether to offer blanket protection from self-incrimination put the Grenfell Tower Inquiry on hold last week. This follows the chairman of the inquiry backing a request...
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Anti Money Laundering guidance is now available for the UK Art Market
Guidance is now available on a anti money laundering for the UK art market and those from overseas coming into the UK to sell works of art. On 7 February...
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Charity trustees find themselves in contempt of court for disobeying the directions of the Charity Commission
The recent case of Charity Commission v Wright and another [2019] EWHC 3375 (Ch) (8 November 2019) has highlighted the need for charity trustees to observe the instructions of the...
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How should employers manage harassment in the workplace?
Suffering harassment at work can cause long-term harm for individuals but there are implications for employers too, particularly in relation to productivity and risk to reputation. Guidance has recently been...
