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A common question we see from GP practices concerns the risks for the partner likely to be the last one or two left holding the lease...

In a series of three articles, we detail the main findings from the Infected Blood Inquiry final report...

A new High Court decision provides guidance and clarification on applications for declarations of death...

Positive news in the fundraising world - the new draft code of practice is finalised and a public consultation will take place in September.

What the Labour Party Election Manifesto tells us about its plans for changing employment law...

Drafting life science research agreements requires care over limitations and exclusions of liability, as well as managing project progress, as a recent dispute demonstrates.

The drive for renewable energy developments has amplified the importance of robust negotiation of operational rights over land. Jane Peel, a Principal Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the balance of power between landowners and developers during these negotiations and the potential considerations which may be at play.

The ICO warns: “Just because your job may give you access to other people’s personal information, it doesn’t mean you have the legal right to look at it whenever you like”.

What employers can learn from a car rental manager's criminal conviction for a data protection offence...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its rules and guidance to address greenwashing in the advertising of financial services, effective from the 31 May 2024.

We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of education sector clients reaching out to us for advice on the effect of UK Export Control regulations on academic research...

In an ongoing trade mark dispute between Supermac’s and McDonald’s, the European General Court’s decision in Case T-58/23 of 5 June 2024 partially revoked the registration of “BIG MAC”, in relation to goods corresponding to the chicken version of their well-known burger, as well as for services connected with the operation of restaurants and drive-through facilities. While some news outlets hailed this as a victory for Supermac’s, was it really – and was it worth it?...