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PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT CONTROL
The ‘People with Significant Control’ (PSC) register was introduced on 6 April 2016 and imposes obligations on most companies, Limited Liability Partn …
WARRANTIES IN SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The case of Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd v Sumitomo Co Corp was decided by way of summary judgement. It held that when a …
TRADEMARKS POST BREXIT
Following the Brexit vote it is uncertain what arrangements are to be made to ensure that EU trademarks continue to provide protection in the UK. One …
UBER RIDES INTO WORKER TERRITORY
An Employment Tribunal panel has held that Uber drivers fell within the definition of a ‘worker’ and were entitled to the national minimum wage, holid …
EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES – AUTUMN 2016
Apprenticeships From April 2017, all large employers will be required to pay an apprenticeship levy set at 0.5% of the employer’s paybill. The money g …
BUSTING THE EU EMPLOYMENT LAW MYTHS
Myth: leaving the EU after 43 years will bring an end to statutory holiday and sick pay Entitlement to annual leave is set out in the Working Time Reg …
REASONS TO MAKE OR REVIEW YOUR WILL.
Careful preparation for end of life is required to provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones, that your wishes will be respected after yo …
HOW SAFE IS YOUR DATA?
There is a growing concern about online privacy and how personal data is protected when the internet is accessed, as several data hacks continue to hi …
COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS NEED TO BE ENERGY EFFICIENT
Commercial Landlords need to be energy efficient Commercial property landlords in England will be legally required to upgrade the energy efficiency of …
MITCHELL CASE PRINCIPLES
Costly errors made by first instance judge “misapplying and misunderstanding” Mitchell leads to the Court of Appeal overturning judge’s decision. Back …
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR ENTREPRENEUR’S RELIEF
There has been an interesting case, Alan Castledine the Commissioners for HMRC, concerning the minimum requirement for entrepreneurs relief. It acts …
POTENTIAL EFFECT OF “BREXIT” ON EMPLOYMENT LAW
POTENTIAL EFFECT OF “BREXIT” ON EMPLOYMENT LAW With the upcoming referendum, there are numerous concerns on the potential effect of the UK leaving the …
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