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4 June 2026
If you live with your partner but are not married or in a civil partnership, the law in Scotland may not protect you as you expect if they die without a Will. Unlike spouses and...
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4 June 2026
Regulatory Update | UK Immigration Sponsorship Compliance for STEM Sector Employers In brief: On 20 April 2026, the Home Office published revised sponsor guidance clarifying that right to work checks are required for workers a...
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3 June 2026
Recent reports have suggested that Scott Mills is considering legal action against the BBC following his abrupt dismissal this year. Whilst no formal claim has yet been announced, media speculation has focused on whether the...
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29 May 2026
As a corporate lawyer, your focus is naturally locked on the commercial interests of your client’s business. There are many creative ways that you may use to ensure tax efficiency and ongoing commercial success for...
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28 May 2026
Regulatory Update | UK Immigration Sponsorship Compliance In brief: On 20 April 2026, the Home Office has published revised sponsor guidance clarifying that right to work checks are required for workers a sponsor employs or...
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23 May 2026
Data is increasingly being treated as an important business asset in corporate transactions. Whether a business is being acquired, involved in a merger, seeking investment, or undergoing restructuring, the type and quality of the data...
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22 May 2026
For years glasses which could secretly film others and perform facial recognition, cross-referencing individuals’ social media content were the preserve of James Bond and Ethan Hunt. No longer. The release of smart glasses by Meta...
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21 May 2026
On 1 May the new EU Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) came into force, replacing the previous EU competition law framework for technology licensing. On the same date similar new laws were also introduced...
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20 May 2026
As internship season approaches, more students and graduates are seeking opportunities to gain experience in the workplace. Internships offer a crucial chance to develop practical skills and are often a vital step into a profession....
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19 May 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 ran from 11 to 17 May 2026, giving employers and organisations an important opportunity to reflect on how they support employee wellbeing and create healthier, more inclusive workplaces. This year’s...
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19 May 2026
For the first time, umbrella companies in the UK are being brought within a more formal regulatory framework. The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025), together with related consultations and implementing measures, introduces a new...
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13 May 2026
The recent employment dispute involving Channel 5, ITN and former presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije – alongside allegations initially made against Dan Walker – provides a useful case study in how employment law operates in practice, particularly...
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