ArticleCAP And BCAP Update: New Rules On Alcohol AlternativesThe increasing popularity of alcohol-free alternatives has prompted the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to introduce new rules and guidance...United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleImpact Of Rising Costs On Leisure And Hospitality SectorThe issues of rising costs of raw materials, energy and wages are presenting great challenges to the businesses in Leisure & Hospitality (L&H) sector. Reports suggest sales in leading pubs...United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleInfluencer Marketing: New CAP GuidanceWith 4.26 billion yearly users globally, it is undeniable that social media plays a significant and important role in both our personal and professional lives. United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleICO Warns Of UK Enforcement Regarding Cookies RegulationsThe Information Commission's Office ("ICO") has recently cautioned website operators that they should anticipate the commencement of UK enforcement regarding non-compliance with cookie regulations.United KingdomPrivacyHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleBuying A Tenanted Buy-To-Let Investment PropertyWhen purchasing an investment property that is let to tenants, there is a whole host of additional information that you should have sight of in addition to what you would normally expectUnited KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleHousing Manifesto – Labour's View Of UK HousingLabour's 2024 manifesto addresses the UK's housing crisis by boosting housebuilding, reforming rental laws, and improving homeownership accessibility, with a focus on affordability and sustainability.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleSolicitors ‘Disappointed' By Proposed Inheritance Tax ChangesSolicitors claim proposed changes to inheritance tax will leave major problems unresolved, according to an article in the Law Gazette.United KingdomTaxHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleNo End In Sight For The Blame GameThere was high hope that the long awaited reform to the UK's current divorce regime would finally take place as the as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill made its way through Parliament.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleThe Limits Of Guarantor Liability: Lessons From Holme V Brunskill (1878)Bethany Fitzgerald and Haris Qureshi discuss the limits of a guarantor's liability in the context of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). Guarantors may be released from liability when the AST ends unless the agreement clearly extends it to a statutory periodic tenancy.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleFake Reviews And Drip Pricing: The DMCC Act Expanding Enforcement Powers Of The Competitions And Markets AuthorityOn 06 April 2025, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ("the DMCCA") comes into effect. It's now critical that businesses inspect their consumer obligations...United KingdomAntitrust/Competition LawHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleConsidering Stakeholder Interests: How Directors Can Comply With Their Section 172 Companies Act DutiesSection 172 (1) Companies Act (CA) is one of the key provisions under UK Corporate Governance. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleCheesed Off: Why Giving A Whistleblower The Cold Shoulder Can Cost YouIn Ayad v WL Retail Ltd, the Claimant, a cheesecake café worker, successfully brought claims against her former employer after she was dismissed following complaints...United KingdomEmployment and HRHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleIs It Discrimination To Call A Neurodiverse Employee A 'Weirdo'?In the recent Tribunal case of Nicholas James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd the Claimant brought claims against his employer after his manager called him a ‘weirdo'.United KingdomEmployment and HRHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleCan I Take My Child On Holiday If Their Other Parent Doesn't Agree?Planning a holiday with your child requires consent from those with Parental Responsibility (PR). If consent is denied, seek mediation, or court approval to avoid legal issues, including potential child abduction charges.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleDo Not Let Your Estate Become A Horror StoryAn outdated or absent will can leave loved ones in legal limbo, leading to disputes and unintended beneficiaries. Regularly updating a clear, comprehensive will prevents confusion, ensuring your estate aligns with your wishes and avoids a probate nightmare.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleMaintenance And Asset Division: How Will My Separation Affect My Standard Of Living?This article discusses the complexities of financial arrangements in divorce, focusing on spousal and child maintenance, asset division, and lifestyle adjustments. It highlights factors like needs, standard of living, and earning capacity, with an emphasis on balancing fairness.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleFlexibility First: The Future Of Office LeasesThe office lease landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Where traditional long term leases once dominated...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleHey There WhatsApp! The Building Blocks Of A Valid Construction Contract: A Recent Court RulingIn the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited ("Jaevee") v Mr Steve Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) ("Fincham") [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC), the High Court confirmed...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticlePolicy To Practice: Navigating Changes In Planning EnforcementOn 25th April 2024, major changes to planning enforcement in England came into effect, primarily driven by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA). These changes aim to boost the enforcement regime...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionHerrington Carmichael LLP
ArticleAnticipated Changes To Private Wealth & Inheritance Following Election ResultsThe newly elected Labour government plans significant changes to Private Wealth and Inheritance, including abolishing non-domicile status, raising Capital Gains Tax, reforming inheritance tax reliefs, and enhancing HMRC's capabilities to tackle tax avoidance.United KingdomTaxHerrington Carmichael LLP