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From thought leadership pieces to basic training resources, our lawyers regularly produce leaflets, briefings, newsletters and brochures. Our aim is to help keep our clients ahead of the curve.
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Expert evidence back in the dock
There have always been tensions within civil litigation conducted in the English courts as to how the principle that expert evidence should be objective, impartial and undertaken with an expert’s primary duty to the court marries with the party often having a right to choose its expert and to adduce expert evidence as it prefers.
D-BRIEF – Employment & Pensions Blog: Considering LGPS strain costs when making redundancies
In Cook v Gentoo the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that an Employment Tribunal should not have dismissed a direct age discrimination claim resulting from a decision to hurry through the redundancy process for an employee, in order to avoid making an enhanced pension payment.
Extradition – Can a Requested Person submit late evidence after submissions have closed?
In May 2021, Mr Peter Weinzierl was arrested at Biggin Hill airport following an extradition request by the United States of America.
Government publishes draft Responsible Actors Scheme Regulations – we consider who, how and why
Draft Responsible Actors Scheme Regulations: Who are the Responsible Actors, how do they demonstrate responsibility, and why should they?
Consultation Response: Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement
On 24 January 2023, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy published its Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement.
D-BRIEF – Employment & Pensions Blog: Reasonable Adjustments Guidance
ACAS have launched new guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health at work with the aim of providing support and practical steps for both employers and employees.
Housing Management & Property Litigation Brief – Wales: Issue 3
Welcome to the new edition of our Housing Management & Property Litigation brief tailored to Welsh Registered Social Landlords!
Ask the Expert – Succession, Kenya Greenidge
How has the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 changed succession rules in Wales?
The Leaseholder Support Scheme – An Update
The Scheme was introduced by the Welsh Government to help those facing significant financial hardship as a direct result of fire safety issues affecting their property.
D-BRIEF – Employment & Pensions Blog: Do the words “I’m done” amount to a resignation?
In Cope v Razzle Dazzle Costumes Ltd the ET held that an employee who handed in her keys and said "I'm done" with a hand gesture did not resign.
D-BRIEF – Employment & Pensions Blog: Gender Pay Gap
Last week was the deadline for organisations to submit their 2022/2023 Gender Pay Gap data. The UK’s latest data is being reported as showing the average gender pay gap at the same level as five years ago.
Cybersecurity: Key considerations for your organisation
Cybersecurity has become an increasingly pressing issue for the safety of businesses and their data in recent years.