Where NHBC (or alternative warranty provider) deal with the warranty and the Building Regulations on a development, what is the different between the Cover Note and Final Certificate?

The holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and giving. As Christmas approaches, many of us find ourselves in the spirit of giving, whether it's through thoughtful...

The Family Team at Herrington Carmichael is advising more and more couples in divorce proceedings, where one or both of the couple have invested in crypto currency or non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Japanese knotweed was brought to the UK by Victorian Britons as both an ornamental plant and cattle feed.

There are multiple ways for a charity to own a property, depending on how the charity is constituted, for example, by individuals acting as trustees or by the company if the charity is a company or a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

With only three weeks to go until the Worker Protection Act 2024 comes into force on 26 October 2024, it's now critical that employers are getting to grips with the practical impact this change in the law will have.

The well known Tennessee whiskey business, Jack Daniel's, failed in its attempt to oppose a UK trade mark application for the mark "Jack & Victor". The UK Intellectual Property Office...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the landscape of the UK financial services sector, presenting both opportunities and challenges...

Construction projects: what do you need to consider in your relations with sub-contractors to ensure a smooth project in which you are legally protected?

According to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service published this week, construction firms accounted for 17% of all insolvencies in England...

Imagine a developer identifies a plot of land he or she believes has significant future development potential, but obtaining planning may not be guaranteed.

As the sun begins to peak its way through the clouds, dreamers begin to consider the potential of investing in a holiday home. Investing in a holiday home can be a rewarding venture, offering both personal enjoyment.

The Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that an employer discriminated against a software executive in association with his wife's cancer treatment, awarding just under £90,000 in compensation.

We are pleased to provide you with the Herrington Carmichael employment law update for December 2019.

You may be concerned that starting a court process to resolve a financial dispute on divorce will lead to endless hearings, hours of litigation and an eye-watering legal fees bill.

The ASA's recent updates address influencer marketing, food advertising, and misleading claims, emphasizing consumer protection and adherence to advertising codes. Advertisers must ensure transparency, avoid harmful messaging, and align campaigns with evolving ASA guidelines.

What happens if you can't contact a shareholder of your company? What does the disappearance of that shareholder mean for the operation of your company?

On International Women's Day this year we reflect on some recent updates in relation to women's employment, women's issues and workplace matters. We consider whether employers...

The Worker Protection Act 2024 introduces stricter employer duties to prevent workplace sexual harassment, with tribunals empowered to impose 25% compensation uplifts for non-compliance. A recent tribunal case highlights the importance of thorough, impartial investigations and procedural fairness.

At President Trump's second inauguration, the President and First Lady shared an awkward "air kiss". Between colleagues in the workplace, this action has the potential...