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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

Who’s crying over spilled [alternative milk product]?

A Cambridgeshire based family farm, Glebe Farm Foods (Glebe Farm), has successfully seen off a claim for trademark infringement and passing off, brought by the oat milk giant, Oatly.

Polly Langford
09.08.2021

Leathes Prior assist shareholders of Rent4sure in sale to PIB Group

We are very pleased to announce that Leathes Prior have acted for the shareholders of Rent4sure Ltd (“Rent4sure”) on the sale of Rent4sure to PIB Group Ltd (“PIB”), as part of the Barbon Insurance Group.

Peter Lambert
04.08.2021

Developers beware: the new Building Safety Bill

The Government has today introduced the new Building Safety Bill into Parliament. Although only in its first stages, and therefore not yet law, it's expected to introduce some of the biggest changes to the regulation of building safety in a generation.

05.07.2021

Steps to take when a loved one passes away

The death of a loved one is a devastating and emotional event in life, which is often made more difficult by the administrative tasks that must be done immediately after their passing. To help you through this, we have compiled a simple guide explaining the different stages in the estate administration process.

Louisa Shailes
09.06.2021

Doctor doctor! I’ve been defamed!

Dr Jessen’s actions stand as a cautionary tale for defendants in all kinds of claims not to bury their heads in the sand when it comes to ongoing proceedings.

Chris Goodwin
28.05.2021

What is an easement and what should you avoid as a developer?

Easements can play a critical role in a successful development. Where a proposed development site does not directly adjoin the public highway, developers will need to rely on access and services being provided via land in third party ownership.

20.05.2021

Forfeiture: when is it safe to accept or demand rent?

The recent Court of Appeal decision Faiz v Burnley BC [2021] EWCA Civ 55 has provided further clarification on what rent can be accepted and when waiver will occur. See the full details here:

07.05.2021

Colin v Cuthbert: the battle of the caterpillar cakes

Last week, Marks and Spencer (M&S) lodged a High Court claim against Aldi. M&S claims that Aldi has breached its intellectual property rights by launching its own caterpillar shaped chocolate cake, called Cuthbert.

Chris Goodwin
23.04.2021

Skilled Worker Visa - No More Resident Labour Market Test

All approved Sponsors now have to do is check that the job is eligible for this visa and that they are prepared to pay the minimum salary or the ‘going rate’ for the type of work the proposed employee will be doing - whichever is higher.

Tim Cary
31.03.2021

Calling all residential landlords: EICR needed by 1 April

From 1 April 2021 all private landlords in England must comply with electrical safety standards.

18.03.2021

Preparing your Terms and Conditions for the UK’s Holiday Boom

With the announcement that British residents who travel abroad will need to quarantine on their return to UK, and the continued uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, the UK’s leisure and tourism industry is seeing a big increase in demand for holiday bookings.

Jack Horwitz
15.02.2021

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