Relevant Realistic Solutions

7 February

Deciding whether or not an adjustment is reasonable can be challenging for employers. In a recent decision, the EAT considered whether there was a duty to make reasonable adjustments where... Read More

6 February

Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Aldi have been involved in several spats over the past years, (in)famously encapsulated by the Colin and Cuthbert dispute that seemed to be played out... Read More

6 February

The first practice note of 2023 by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) was in relation to costs in trade mark, patent and design tribunal proceedings. The note brings together... Read More

2 February

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 -... Read More

2 February

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,... Read More

1 February

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... Read More

1 February

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... Read More

31 January

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... Read More

30 January

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... Read More

26 January

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... Read More

24 January

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... Read More

23 January

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… Read More