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Beware food labelling regulations
12 February 2020
With Dry January over, it might seem like the perfect opportunity to redouble your efforts to market your hangover cure. Be wary, however. There are stringent food labelling regulations and...
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What changes do we need to make to our contracts, ready for new starters in April?
12 February 2020
The headline changes from 6 April 2020 to Statements of Employment Particulars are not rocket science – but the devil is most definitely in the detail of the legislation. We...
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What is the new right to parental bereavement leave?
12 February 2020
A right to two weeks' statutory parental bereavement leave will be introduced on 6 April and in our article on this important topic we consider who is entitled to the...
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High Court rules on Business Interruption Insurance test case
10 February 2020
The High Court has this week (Tuesday 15 September 2020) handed down judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) business interruption insurance test case, which will no doubt be of...
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Grenfell Inquiry Update: James Bessey shares his thoughts on BBC podcast
10 February 2020
A legal discussion about whether to offer blanket protection from self-incrimination put the Grenfell Tower Inquiry on hold last week. This follows the chairman of the inquiry backing a request...
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Anti Money Laundering guidance is now available for the UK Art Market
10 February 2020
Guidance is now available on a anti money laundering for the UK art market and those from overseas coming into the UK to sell works of art. On 7 February...
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Charity trustees find themselves in contempt of court for disobeying the directions of the Charity Commission
07 February 2020
The recent case of Charity Commission v Wright and another [2019] EWHC 3375 (Ch) (8 November 2019) has highlighted the need for charity trustees to observe the instructions of the...
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How should employers manage harassment in the workplace?
07 February 2020
Suffering harassment at work can cause long-term harm for individuals but there are implications for employers too, particularly in relation to productivity and risk to reputation. Guidance has recently been...
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Women in Leadership
04 February 2020
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Nitrates Pollution and Housebuilding – Solutions in Sight?
04 February 2020
Last summer we reported on the problems that fears over nitrates pollution in the Solent Area was causing to housebuilding in Hampshire with five councils putting planning applications for new...
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What you need to know about the new mandatory Electrical Safety Regulations effective from 1st July 2020
03 February 2020
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 come into force on 1st July 2020 for landlords offering new residential tenancies from 1st July onwards. With...
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Statutory Legacy increase for spouses and civil partners
03 February 2020
The Government has just announced an increase in the amount (the statutory legacy) that a person can inherit if their spouse or civil partner dies, leaving children, but no Will. ...
