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Government announces more details of data protection bill
On 7 August the government published a 'Statement of Intent' in relation to the new Data Protection Bill. The announcement attracted widespread positive media coverage, concentrating on new rights for individuals, such...
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EAT confirms voluntary overtime payable in holiday pay
It should not come as a surprise to many employers, but the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has now ruled that voluntary overtime should be included in holiday pay if it...
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Blake Morgan advises David Lloyd Leisure on its acquisition of a premium health club
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has advised its longstanding client David Lloyd Leisure on the acquisition of a premium health club The Academy in Harrogate. The deal, led by Blake...
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ET fees ruled unlawful – what next for employers?
Now that the dust has settled over last week's surprise ruling from the Supreme Court that Employment Tribunal (ET) fees are unlawful, we consider some of the further detail we...
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Employment expert, Tim Forer, comments on Supreme Court ruling on Employment Tribunal and Appeal Fees
Tim Forer, partner in the Employment law team at Blake Morgan commented "Whilst the principle of access to justice is extremely important, this decision by the Supreme Court is blow...
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Blake Morgan advises on sale of Isle of Wight County Press Group
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has advised the Isle of Wight County Press Group, publisher of the Newport-based County Press newspaper, on its sale to Newsquest Media Group. Blake Morgan's...
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Blake Morgan named Property Law Firm of the Year for second year running
Blake Morgan’s property specialists in Southampton are celebrating after being crowned Property Law Firm of the Year at the 2017 South Coast Property Awards. The real estate team in Southampton...
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Blake Morgan listed as a global leader in media law
Blake Morgan has been listed in a comprehensive guide to the leading media law firms around the world. The firm features in the new edition of Media Law International, which...
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Friday afternoon fraud on property transactions
Since 2009, HM Land Registry has prevented 254 fraudulent applications being registered, representing properties valued in excess of £117 million. No system can be completely fraud-proof, but do you know...
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The Queen’s Speech and data protection – Keeping UK Data Protection “world class” and implementing the General Data Protection Regulation
The Queen’s Speech on 21 June set out the UK Government’s legislative programme included plans for a Data Protection Bill to ensure that the UK retains its “world-class” data protection...
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Blake Morgan strengthens commercial services team with appointment of new charities expert
Law firm Blake Morgan has appointed experienced charity lawyer Ben Brice as a legal director, further strengthening its offering within its commercial services division. Ben, cited as ‘one to watch’...
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Southampton corporate and finance teams celebrate multiple wins at the Solent Deals Awards 2017
Blake Morgan has taken two top honours for lawyers – Law Firm of the Year and Lawyer of the Year – at the Solent Deals Awards, the south coast’s major...
