Updated 18 June: Following the government's delay on lifting restrictions, The Home Office has updated the Right to Work checks guidance for business' and their employees during COVID-19.

The pandemic has revolutionised how employees work. As lockdown in the UK lifts, it is likely that flexible home-working will permanently become the norm for many organisations.

A recent tweet from Michelle Donelan MP, the Minister of State for Universities, has resulted in further communication with HE institutions this month regarding the issue of sexual misconduct and harassment within the HE sector.

As family lawyers, at the beginning of the pandemic, we saw a significant number of cases relating to children disputes, where COVID was a real obstacle for separated parents who were sharing care of children...

Updated 17 June 2021 - On 16 June 2021 the government confirmed that the evictions ban on commercial tenants for non-payment of rent will be extended again until the 25 March 2022...

Now found online, buyers and solicitors can purchase instant access to local land charges search results for a standardised £15 fee.

In June of this year, the EU adopted two adequacy decisions confirming that personal data can now flow freely from the EU to the UK.

US-based travel company International Training & Exchange Inc (Intrax) has acquired UK youth travel organisation Invasion Group Ltd, with the support of law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

It's been over a year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic and working arrangements shifted dramatically from in-office to remote.

As a result of COVID-19, companies are being forced to respond to a variety of threat vectors such as cash-flow problems, insurance issues and regulatory restrictions on their business.

Following the introduction of the New Telecoms Code back in December 2017 (the New Code), there has been a noticeable shift in the balance of power from landowners in favour of telecoms operators.

As of 1 August 2021, the notice period to be given for a Section 8 Notice for rent arrears has reduced from six months down to two months, where a tenant is in arrears of less than four months' rent.

As the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out continues at speed, organisations are facing unprecedented challenges, particularly around whether they can make the vaccine compulsory for their employees

In an effort to support employees who have experienced pregnancy loss, Channel 4 recently launched a dedicated pregnancy loss policy.

Ministers have announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022, allowing married couples to divorce without assigning blame or fault.

Collaborations to develop new intellectual property (IP) are becoming more widespread across many sectors but how can you be sure you are protecting your best interests?

Challenges faced by the retirement living sector over the last year have highlighted that a change in approach is needed in order to improve its reputation and services.

Northern Trust has completed the acquisition of a 31,000 square foot industrial estate in Tamworth, with the support of law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

A tax on lifetime cash gifts in the UK, similar to those in other European countries, could add 60% to the cost, warns Shakespeare Martineau's tax expert, amid post-election budget speculations.

Tech companies have recently skyrocketed in value, and with plenty of cash looking for a suitable home, start-ups need to know how to land the best investor.