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Long COVID satisfies the tests to meet the definition of disability
In a potentially significant decision, in Burke v Turning Point Scotland, the Employment Tribunal held that an employee suffering from the effects of long COVID and post-viral fatigue syndrome satisfied...
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Dealing with menopause and divorce
Women dealing with menopause and divorce at the same time can be at risk of detrimental financial outcomes.
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Welsh trade marks: Love unites, or does it?
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has come under criticism recently for allowing a number of commonplace Welsh words to be registered as trade marks.
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Heads of Terms drafting tips: repair & service charge provisions in office leases
We act for a number of landlords and tenants across the office landscape. We see a wide range of Heads of Terms (HOT); some short, some longer, but frequently one...
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Have you implemented a hybrid working policy and is it still working?
Hybrid (sometimes referred to as "smart") working is now a commonplace phrase we are fairly familiar with. It is the practice of allowing staff to work at home or other...
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When could a “Without Prejudice” letter still be admissible in an Employment Tribunal?
A recent case shows just how careful HR professionals, employers and lawyers need to be when heading a letter "Without Prejudice" (or sometimes "Without Prejudice save as to costs"), in...
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Changes to Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery due to COVID-19
Blake Morgan Partner Paul Caldicott looks at the changes that have come into force on Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) due to COVID-19. This article was first published in IRRV...
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Members of the Blake Morgan Privy Council Team
Blake Morgan has a long and distinguished record of conducting appeals and applications to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC). This year, 2022, has seen the retirement of...
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The role of Local Authorities in Conservation Covenant Agreements
The public sector has a key role to play, not just as a place shaper, but also in how it meets the pressing need for environmental change. Many local authorities...
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You plonker, Rodney – copyright protection for fictional characters is real
A recent High Court judgment has held a fictional character to be an independent copyright work for the first time.
