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Injury to feelings awards: how are they assessed?
04 February 2025
There have been two recent EAT decisions about injury to feelings awards and both cases related to pregnant employees but with contrasting outcomes. In our article we consider the factors...
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Employment Tribunal still had jurisdiction to hear a claim even where no Acas Early Conciliation took place
04 February 2025
When an employee decides to issue a claim in the Employment Tribunal, under section 18A(8) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996, before a claim is brought, the employee must inform...
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New right to statutory neonatal care leave: supporting parents and families
03 February 2025
From 6 April 2025, the Government will introduce a new statutory right to neonatal care leave. The purpose of this is to provide additional support for parents who need to...
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Blake Morgan advises Zip World on majority investment from Dolphin Capital
31 January 2025
Blake Morgan is pleased to have advised leading UK adventure park operator Zip World on securing a majority investment from Dolphin Capital. This landmark deal, which values the company at...
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Give the gift of love and security: estate planning as a Valentine’s present
30 January 2025
As Valentine's Day draws near, many of us are engrossed in the festivities of love and devotion. It is a season for romantic dinners, chocolates, red wine, and beautiful flowers,...
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Work-related stress: a key issue for employers
29 January 2025
In its recent Stress at Work bulletin, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that in the period 2023/24, almost half of all work-related ill-health and injury was related to...
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Personal profiles, professional insights: Richard Jones, Corporate Partner
29 January 2025
Whether coaching his son’s under-10 football team or taking on ultra-marathons, Richard Jones thrives on a challenge. As a corporate partner at Blake Morgan, he channels that energy and focus...
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FCA criticised for approach in “swaps scandal”: implications for future intervention
28 January 2025
UPDATE: 27 January 2025: On 25 January 2025, the Treasury has applied to intervene in the Supreme Court hearing relating to commission and listed for the start of April, signalling a...
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Are diamonds still an executor’s best friend? The impact of lab grown diamonds on estate administrations…
28 January 2025
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching and diamond sales made in anticipation of the romantic proposals and promises of endless love, we have to wonder….are diamonds still forever?
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Electronic Travel Authorisation – what you need to know
27 January 2025
An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) enables visitors to come to the UK for up to six months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study.
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Tax on Defined Contribution pension pots – is the traditional registered life assurance scheme dead and buried?
27 January 2025
In the Autumn Budget in 2024 the Treasury announced a future change in the tax position on unused Defined Contribution (DC) pension pots following a member’s death. Previously there was...
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Estyn’s review of ALN implementation in Wales
20 January 2025
Estyn recently released (11 December 2024) its second thematic review into the implementation and embedding of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALNET) and the accompanying...
