3 November 2023 Blog Food & Agri Update - 4 Nov Food Supply - theft and vets strikes causing disruption - make sure you register for the M&R Food Supply webinar on Tues 7th Nov 20-10.45am with Rachel McDonnell and myself. CBD update, egg consultation, use of 'wholemeal', recall due to choking hazard and ASA looks at TS & C's for competitions. Finally, Christmas ads are coming! Get links to advice via our blog and your marketing strategy fleet of foot (as evidenced by M&S this week.) Share this article Bookmark this page 9 min read
2 November 2023 Blog No criminal liability for administrator who failed to notify redundancies Why an administrator can't be prosecuted for failure to notify the Secretary of State of planned redundancies... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
2 November 2023 Blog I’m living with my partner and we’re not married – what happens if one of us dies? More and more couples are moving in together and having children without getting married. However, whilst some couples might have thought what would happen to their home and assets in the event they separate, less may have thought about what would happen in the event of serious ill-health or death. Share this article Bookmark this page 7 min read
2 November 2023 Blog Sexual harassment: new duty on employers from October 2024 An addition to the Equality Act 2010 will put employers under a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
1 November 2023 Blog Two unanswered questions about the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 he Workers (Predictable Terms & Conditions) Act 2023 is expected to come into force next Autumn and will give workers and agency workers a right to request a more predictable working pattern in certain circumstances. However, two key questions remain unanswered: (1) which workers will be eligible to make a request under the Act; and (2) does this mean employers will need to consider termination of fixed term contracts more carefully? Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
1 November 2023 Blog Financial provision for the children of unmarried parents When an unmarried couple separate, the question of financial support for their child or children can be an important factor to resolve at an early stage. In this blog we explore 5 of the most common issues that separating parents face when trying to resolve the question of financial support for their children. Share this article Bookmark this page 10 min read
1 November 2023 Blog 'Shrinkflation,' Class Actions and Misrepresentation A proposed US class action has accused Burger King of false advertising stating pictures of its best-selling fast-food item make it look bigger than it actually is. The claim references adverts that show ingredients that “overflow over the bun,” making it appear 35% larger and containing more than double the meat actually served. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
30 October 2023 Blog A ‘turbulent’ year for health and social care says, CQC The Care Quality Commission has published its latest assessment of health care and social care in England, looking at the quality of care over the past year... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
30 October 2023 Blog Protecting your business when an employee seeks to join a competitor - it all starts with the Contract of Employment We often see problems arise when employees leave a technology business and seek to use confidential information for the benefit of their new employer or attempt to take intellectual property. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
30 October 2023 Blog [Is it] the end of CVs as we know it? (And do you feel fine?)* The last 10 years have been described by many as the ‘decade of disruption’. In this brief period advances in technology have brought us Alexa, driverless cars, 3D printing, and AI... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
30 October 2023 Blog Update: government position on the determination of ordinary residence disputes in light of the Supreme Court's ruling The Department of Health and Social Care has set out its position on the determination of ordinary residence disputes following the Supreme Court's decision... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 October 2023 Blog Building Blocks: What is a Collateral Warranty? A collateral warranty is provided by a party who has agreed to provide services or works under a building contract or consultant’s appointment. It warrants to an interested third party, such as a funder, purchaser or tenant (usually described as a beneficiary) that it has fulfilled its obligations under the contract or appointment. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read