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Gina Cheetham
03 February 2023
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Many benefits for employers taking proactive approach towards menopause
02 February 2023
Proposed changes to legislation aimed at protecting the rights of women experiencing menopause have been largely rejected by the Government. Employment lawyer Paula Kathrens of Blake Morgan explores why -...
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Guidance for lenders and borrowers on events of default, reservation of rights and enforcement
02 February 2023
Lenders and borrowers should take note of the case of Lombard North Central Plc v European Skyjets Ltd. The judgment provides valuable guidance on responding to potential events of default,...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – the important role of the Certificate Provider
01 February 2023
You have taken the sensible decision to put Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in place, but have you considered who will perform the role of your Certificate Provider? The role...
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Consultation on calculating holiday entitlement following Harpur Trust v Brazel
01 February 2023
The 2022 Supreme Court decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel is one of the most significant holiday pay cases of recent years. As a result of the implications of the...
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Death by a thousand cuts: Challenging period for the hospitality sector
31 January 2023
The hospitality sector in the UK is important to the economy and communities and it is facing a hugely challenging period. Restaurant insolvencies increased by 59% over the past year...
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Appeals to the Privy Council – 2022 was a very good year
31 January 2023
Blake Morgan acted in five appeals to the Privy Council where judgment was given last year. Their clients were successful in all but one.
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Effective Service outside of the UK
30 January 2023
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has recently issued "Tribunal Practice Notice 2/2023: Effective service in proceedings against trade marks and registered designs without a valid UK address for service." This Practice...
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Blake Morgan act on huge transatlantic Forever deal
30 January 2023
Blake Morgan has advised on a deal that has seen two highly regarded creative content studios combine to launch a new organisation – Forever.
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Dismissal “vanishes” after successful appeal process
26 January 2023
In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision, an employee who had been dismissed, later saw her dismissal "vanish" following a successful appeal process when she was reinstated. During the...
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Marital discrimination: EAT reminder about protected characteristic
24 January 2023
In a recent alleged marital discrimination case, the EAT held that the Employment Tribunal had failed to apply the correct legal test in finding that the claimant had been directly...
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Separating sensibly: what is the cost of intentionally delaying divorce?
23 January 2023
Should you intentionally delay divorce or separation? Your relationship has changed but money is tight, you're in agreement and you want to sort things out yourselves…
