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On 29 July a series of changes were introduced to the UK domain name dispute resolution service.

As Parliament enters its summer recess, attention turns to how new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's leadership may shape the future of employment law in the UK. With many Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms still pending implementation, his track record as Greater Manchester mayor offers insights into potential policy directions. Will his commitment to 'good employment' principles signal further workplace reforms beyond the current legislative agenda?

The UK data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (the ICO), has recently published a 'plain English' guide to the Data Protection Act.

The Court of Appeal has recently considered whether a termination clause in a contract excluded the common law right to treat the contract as discharged on the basis of a repudiatory breach and to claim damages.

New laws have been introduced in the US for people wishing to expatriate. Anyone who has ceased to be a US citizen or long-term resident after 16 June 2008 could be treated as a 'covered expatriate'.

The recent High Court decision in the case of First Conferences Services Limited & another v Richard Bracchi & another [2009] EWHC 2176 (Ch), 26 August 2009 demonstrates the ways in which businesses can protect themselves against misuse of their key business information.

The English Commercial Court has ruled that ICSID arbitral awards and Energy Charter Treaty claims cannot be assigned to third parties for enforcement purposes, creating uncertainty for investors and litigation funders. With permission to appeal granted and conflicting approaches in other jurisdictions, the decision raises important questions about the future of award enforcement and the secondary market for arbitral claims.

Getty Images, the photographic agency, has recently settled a copyright infringement dispute concerning the unauthorised use of one of its images.

A group litigation order (GLO) can be made where there are a number of claims giving rise to common issues of law or fact.

Recent media coverage of television presenter Alison Hammond's on-air health scare has brought attention to a critical diagnostic challenge in healthcare: distinguishing between panic attacks and heart attacks. When symptoms overlap so dramatically, how can medical professionals ensure they don't miss a life-threatening cardiac event while also recognizing genuine anxiety-related episodes?

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Over the next two decades, USD 83 trillion is set to pass between baby boomers and their heirs in what has been coined ‘the great wealth transfer’. As significant collections and cultural assets pass between generations, many families are reassessing how best to plan their succession, particularly where the next generation has different financial priorities and collecting interests.

We recently acted for the UK and German subsidiaries of the Euler Hermes Group on a contested application for directions during a dispute over sums held in two deposit accounts. The case involved an analysis of interesting legal issues including those relating to trusts and estoppel.

In the recent decision of Higgs v Farmor's School, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that employers cannot decide to discipline or dismiss an employee for manifesting a protected...

In cases where an employee has overstayed his permission to remain in the UK, what is the legal position?

As the London 2012 Olympics draw closer and preparations are under way, so too are actions against businesses that falsely represent an association with the Olympic brand.

The House of Lords recently considered the rules regarding the construction of contracts. In particular, the court considered whether pre-contractual negotiations can be admitted as evidence of the parties' intentions as to the meaning of a contract term.

Separating finances on divorce becomes significantly more complex when international parties and assets are involved. High net worth individuals face particular challenges with property, investments, and business interests held overseas, which can create substantial hurdles to settlement and resolution. Understanding jurisdiction, disclosure requirements, and enforcement mechanisms is essential for navigating these intricate cases.