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Climate change is considered by many the biggest threat we are facing today.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, enacted on 24 May 2024, aims to improve leaseholder rights, including extending lease terms to 990 years, increasing transparency in service charges, and simplifying building management. However, further secondary legislation is needed for full implementation.

The Supreme Court upheld an injunction preventing Tesco from using "fire-and-rehire" to remove employees' contractual rights to "permanent" pay benefits. This case emphasizes the importance for employers to carefully define and communicate contractual terms, especially when offering permanent benefits, to avoid legal challenges.

As the UK approaches the upcoming general election, immigration remains a focal issue in political discussions.

The ICO's 2024-2025 priorities focus on enhancing children's online privacy protections, particularly on social media and video-sharing platforms. Key areas include default private profiles, restricted geolocation tracking, limitations on targeted advertising, and safeguards for children under 13. The ICO will consult stakeholders and employ regulatory enforcement where necessary to drive compliance.

The UK tribunal case Harber v HMRC (2023) highlights risks of AI in litigation. Using fictitious AI-generated cases, the litigant lost credibility and her appeal. The ruling underscores AI's potential for inaccuracies, fraud risks, and privacy challenges.

The Global Business Mobility (Senior or Specialist Worker) visa enables individuals to work in the UK for a limited time at their overseas employer's UK branch.

Despite an improving economic outlook, high inflation pressures companies. Competitive and modernized benefits packages, including flexible and green options, attract talent cost-effectively. Clarkslegal advises on tailored implementation and policy drafting.

An Employment Tribunal has awarded a former police officer £1.1 million in compensation for a disability discrimination and constructive dismissal claim...

The Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, effective 18th July 2024, guides employers on the ethical use of "fire and rehire" practices, emphasizing consultation and alternative solutions before resorting to such measures. Employment tribunals can increase compensation by up to 25% if the code is not reasonably followed. Despite the code, unions argue it lacks enforcement power, and the Labour government plans to introduce a stricter code to prevent abuse of these practices.

Litigation can be a very expensive and time consuming process that can be a real drain on a party’s resources.

Data processing agreements (DPAs) are a common feature of contracts for the supply of services, for example often featuring as self-contained schedules to master services agreements (MSAs).

When a headlease is surrendered, the subtenant becomes the direct tenant of the superior landlord, but must adhere to the sublease terms. Forfeiture or disclaimer of the headlease may end sublease rights, though subtenants can seek relief or apply for property vesting.

Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) allow individuals to access personal data held by organizations. Employers must respond promptly, usually within one month, verify identities, manage confidential information carefully, and ensure compliance to avoid regulatory penalties.

This article explores the purpose, enforceability, and limitations of NDAs, highlighting their key role in protecting business interests in transactions, employment, and settlement agreements.

Recent leaks appear to suggest that the Labour Party's proposed ‘New Deal for Working People' will be somewhat diluted and/or delayed, when compared to the original proposals.

The new Procurement Act 2023, effective from 28 October 2024, will overhaul procurement law, simplifying processes, benefiting SMEs, and ensuring value for taxpayers. Key changes include unified rules, new tendering procedures, core procurement principles, and a Central Digital Platform for notices and supplier information.

The ECCTA empowers Companies House to share and analyze data with other institutions for crime prevention, enforce identity verification for filings, and restrict unauthorized individuals from submitting documents.