News Category: Services for your business

23 February 2017

Michael Fahy delivered an insightful presentation, alongside Ian Parker of the Ethical Property Foundation, to attendees at a "Living Leases" workshop held in Norwich on 13 December 2016. Read more

3 February 2017

In the recent case the Court of Appeal ruled ruling that Sky Broadcasting had not misused confidential information relating to the format of a television talent show. Read more

3 February 2017

After a long and arduous battle, Mr Doug Paulley has succeeded in his claim against FirstGroup Plc under the Equality Act 2010. On 18th January 2017 the final judgment was handed down in favour of Mr Paulley. Read more

3 February 2017

The Court of Appeal has, by a majority decision with Lady Justice Arden dissenting, held that an implied term cannot fill a gap in an otherwise incomplete contract. Read more

3 February 2017

In Stratford v Auto Trail VR Ltd UKEAT/0116/16 the Employment Appeals Tribunal considered whether an employer taking account of a history of expired warnings meant that the employee's dismissal was unfair. Read more

12 December 2016

An important reminder of the need for strict compliance with break provisions is provided in the recent case of Riverside Park Ltd v NHS Property Services Ltd [2016]. Read more

12 December 2016

In this period of economic uncertainty, an increasing number of Tenants will exercise break rights within their commercial leases and in this weak market, Landlords will challenge defective notices, or compliance with break conditions wherever possible. Whilst the costs savings for businesses in exiting commercial leases could be significant, so too can the risks involved. Failure to serve a valid break notice could result in a business remaining liable and tied into the property with long-term and unwanted commitments. Read more

3 November 2016

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has opened its consultation on the mechanics of a new complaints scheme which is intended to help small businesses resolve disputes arising from their supply relationships with larger businesses. Read more

3 November 2016

In G4S and Powell, the EAT considered the extent to which an employer has a duty to protect pay as part of an array of reasonable adjustments for employees considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010. Read more

3 November 2016

The Digital Economy Bill ("the Bill") is making its way through the House of Commons and is expected to become law in Spring 2017. Read more