On 22 March 2023, the High Court of Justice, Technology & Construction Court, handed down its judgment in the case of Allianz Insurance v The University of Exeter, in relation to an insurance...

We discuss a recent case, which explored whether the professional was under a continuing duty to detect a pre-existing error.

UK-US Data Bridge has officially been bolted onto the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

In the policy paper ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy' published on 10 May 2023 the Government has announced a number of employment...

In this article, we examine the prevalence of and risks of aspartame and consider whether such worry is well founded and should manufacturers act?

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights critical lessons for transport and logistics employers regarding constructive knowledge of employee disabilities and the duty to make reasonable adjustments. The case demonstrates how information held by an employer can establish awareness of disability, even when formal disclosure is limited, and emphasizes the importance of properly interpreting occupational health advice.

135 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year. Tom Boulton, Principal Associate in Weightmans' regulatory team, looks at the Health and Safety Executive's ("HSE")...

A ruling by the Court of Protection has raised some interesting questions as to whether a deed of variation which allows a beneficiary to maintain an entitlement to means-tested benefits...

The breakdown of a relationship is a difficult time for any family. For step-parents, the legal position can be less clear.

We discuss the benefits of using co-parenting and parallel parenting, when you have children with a previous partner.

Facing delays with your British citizenship application? Understanding why naturalisation applications can exceed the Home Office's six-month processing target is crucial for applicants experiencing uncertainty. This guide explores the available remedies, from contacting UKVI and engaging your local MP to formal complaints and potential legal action when delays become unreasonable.

In this and the following series of articles regarding group structures, reorganisations, and corporate simplifications (which for the purpose of these articles we term...

The Court of Appeal had to determine the question of whether the three stage test in Denton v TH White Ltd ("Denton") should be applied by the court...

Wheels come of in this recent case as Sheriff agrees with third party that neither a breach of contract nor the case for negligence had been proven

This update explores the circumstances and potential consequences of the recent High Court case of Somoye v North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust [2023]...

We provide guidance on how the UK construction industry can best prepare itself for the challenges ahead.

The Action Plan puts forward a number of proposals to help registered providers combat anti-social behaviour.

The steps you should consider when deciding to purchase a property with a partner. When buying property with another person, it is crucial to agree how you are going to own the property together.

Inheritance tax is a complex area, often shrouded in misconceptions. In this article, Lorraine Wilson sets out the basics and answers key questions about inheritance tax.

Could your family history hold the key to obtaining British citizenship? Our experts explain how historical nationality laws, Commonwealth connections and modern legal reforms can create unexpected routes to citizenship, even when no obvious immigration solution exists.