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The uncertainty surrounding the location of infringement in online publishing cases should soon be clarified by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) following a reference from the Court of Appeal in a recent case relating to database rights.

Back in September 2020, the government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to carry out a study of the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT)

The minimum pay rate has also been significantly reduced, meaning sponsorship of chefs is now a realistic option for many more businesses than it has been in the past.

As we exit from a pandemic which has had a devastating effect on many lives and businesses it may seem odd to think about bonuses.

With Covid-19 shifting most of our lives online, the appetite for legal matters such as divorce to be dealt with in a way that embraces technology has accelerated.

Whilst there is no legal obligation on any parent to leave their estate to their children in equal shares or indeed to leave it to their children at all if they have reached the age of majority,...

On 26 May 2011 the new EU cookie regulations came into force.

The ban on upward-only rent reviews is one of the most significant proposed changes to commercial leasing in England and Wales in recent years. Although the relevant provisions are not yet in force, the legislation has been passed and is already influencing lease negotiations, renewal strategies and investment assumptions.

Back in February, we wrote here about the possibility of employers and businesses requiring vaccinations either amongst their staff or customers.

In Rosenbladt v Oellerking Gebaudereinigungsages mbH [2010], a woman worked as a cleaner in barracks in Germany for 39 years. From November 1994 she was employed by cleaning company Oellerking, under a part time employment contract.

The Government's vaccination programme has resulted in large numbers being vaccinated. As the vaccination programme was beginning to accelerate and reach those of working age the debate was about the legality of "no jab no job".

The use of social media, or comments made on social media sites, being the basis for disciplinary procedures or the dismissal of an employee is becoming more commonplace.

This is the second largest disability discrimination award ever made by the Employment Tribunal.

This year is another bumper year for employment law changes. In a series of articles we look at the key changes for employers in 2012, planned changes to Employment Tribunal practice and procedure and further employment law developments still in the pipeline.

In the case of The Great Estates Group Limited ("GEG") v Michael John Digby [2011] GEG entered a sole agency agreement with Mr Digby for the sale of his property.

Discontinuance is governed by Part 38 of the Civil Procedure Rules.

In May we saw both the publication and second reading in the House of Lords of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill.

The recent court of appeal decision in the case of Capitol Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services Ltd in June 2021 considered the meaning of vacant possession and ...