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Singing in the witness box – Sheeran defends copyright claim in song

Earlier this afternoon (08 March 2022) Ed Sheeran swapped the Pyramid Stage for the witness stand as he gave evidence for a second day in a copyright trial over a riff in his single Shape Of You.

Chris Goodwin
08.03.2022

What’s the best way to sell my business?

Selling your business can be long, complex and stressful, especially if your business isn’t ready for the legal process. Richard Guthrie gives us some useful tips in his latest article.

Richard Guthrie
28.02.2022

Update to government plans regarding the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

HMRC confirmed today (23 February 2022) that the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will end on 17 March 2022. In light of the swiftly approaching deadline, employers will be best placed to submit claims sooner rather than later.

Harriet Howes
23.02.2022

Health and Care Worker visa category finally expanded

The promised expansion of the Health and Care Worker visa category has arrived!

Tim Cary
22.02.2022

UPDATE ON JAPANESE KNOTWEED

New guidance on surveyor’s approach to Japanese Knotweed has been released by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors which to come into effect in March 2022.

Hannah Griffin
01.02.2022

Land Registry Fees Increase

As of 31 January 2022, the Land Registry application fees will be increasing for the first time since 2009.

Lily Beel
31.01.2022

Health and Care visa route expanded to include Care Staff

It has been well known for some time that the social care sector is suffering from a recruitment crisis - from the 15 February the Health and Care visa route is being expanded.

Tim Cary
25.01.2022

Attorneys / Deputies - Do you know your limitations?

The role of an Attorney or Deputy involves a great deal of power and responsibility. But do you understand your limitations?

Jordan Walker
18.01.2022

Beware of Property Fraud

Given the recent press regarding property fraud and properties being sold without the owners knowledge, it is a useful time to remind our clients how they can best protect themselves.

06.12.2021

Be Careful What You Agree

The Technology and Construction Court has recently reaffirmed the position that employer and contractor may be bound by verbal agreements reached during the course of a construction project.

02.12.2021

Influencers, giveaways and the vital importance of T&Cs

After a number of recent controversies with social media influencers failing to comply with advertising standards relating to giveaways and competitions, it is time for influencers to think more carefully about how they comply with the relevant rules when offering these competitions.

Jack Horwitz
25.10.2021

HGV Drivers & Poultry Workers – New Scheme Launched

The government have now told us on Monday 11 October 2021 how the emergency temporary worker scheme will work.

Tim Cary
12.10.2021

Twitch Data Breach: UK GDPR and the cost of human error

This week, the livestreaming site Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, announced that a “server configuration change” led to approximately 135GB of data being posted online.

Alex Saunders
08.10.2021

HGV Drivers – Too little? Too Late?

On 25 September 2021 the Government announced the proposed introduction for short term working visas for HGV drivers

Tim Cary
27.09.2021

Further changes to the rules on employing sportspersons from overseas

The UK Government has recently announced further changes to the rules on business immigration which will be relevant to those organisations looking to employ international sportspersons in the near future.

Dan Chapman
20.09.2021

Employing skilled workers from overseas – Hope on the horizon?

What is the government planning to do about the shortage of skilled labour following the implementation of Brexit?

Tim Cary
14.09.2021

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