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New Act recognising overseas qualifications
The Professional Qualifications Act (the Act) is now in force, having received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. The Act brings in a new approach to recognising in the UK,...
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Blake Morgan scoops ‘Law Firm of The Year’ and ‘Real Estate Team of The Year’ at the 2022 Wales Legal Awards
Blake Morgan has scooped the top honour at the Wales Legal Awards 2022, with the firm beating off stiff competition to be crowned 'Law Firm of the Year'. The firm...
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Service of documents by electronic means: when is service by email valid?
In this technological age lawyers have increasingly used email to communicate and to serve court documents. During the pandemic, email became the main method of communication and service given that...
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Dealing with body odour in the workplace
Talking to an employee who has consistent unpleasant body odour can be a difficult issue for employers to tackle. However, the issue can have a significant impact on relationships between...
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How to apply for Gender Recognition Certificates
In a recent article in Prospect Magazine, the former president of the Supreme Court and Family law specialist, Baroness Hale, identified the gap between law and reality in relation to...
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Employment Law Newsletter – Spring 2022
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Spring newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment, Pensions and Immigration Law. It has certainly been a busy few months. Even...
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The Queen’s speech – are there implications for Employment law?
As we know, the Employment Bill pledged in 2019 was not announced in the recent Queen's Speech. Does this mean many proposals may not be carried forward at all, and,...
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Group life assurance: what FDs need to know – PAST EVENT
An incorrect group life structure or an out of date scheme may result in unnecessary tax liabilities and cause delays to the payment of benefits.
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Blake Morgan’s Public Sector Network – Charity Law update – PAST EVENT
We hosted a Public Sector Network event on Wednesday 15 June 2022 specifically for those in the public and third sector, which focused on Charity law.
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P&O Ferries sacking: what are the implications of breaking employment law?
On 18 March 2022 P&O Ferries (P&O) dismissed almost 800 workers via a pre-recorded video message with no prior consultation or warning either with trade unions or the workers themselves....
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Trade mark infringement: Lifestyle Equities v Amazon
A recent judgment from the Court of Appeal (COA) has considered trade mark infringement in the context of sales on online marketplaces, in this case Amazon.
