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The recent case brought against Biffa by three individuals who were victims of human trafficking and slavery has emphasised, yet again, the importance for businesses of carrying out effective due diligence on their supply chains.

Organisations and their workforces changed overnight during 2020. Flexible working, the cloud and working remotely has become normal for all of us.

The US FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health has published a discussion paper exploring how generative AI-enabled medical devices might be regulated, proposing a competency-based evaluation...

It is well established that the right of appeal against dismissal is an important part of a fair dismissal process. But appeals must be treated by employers as more than a tick-box exercise. Tribunals assess the fairness of a dismissal by considering the process as a whole, including any internal appeal.

The recent decision in State of Qatar v Banque Havilland SA yet again highlights the difficulties that remain when a party tries to assert litigation privilege over documents that have been created...

The NHS’s plan for 250 neighbourhood health centres hinges on private investment but, as Jennifer Lewis, real estate partner at Mills & Reeve, argues, unlocking strong investor appetite will require a more commercially viable model and a clearer route through the system.

Sustainability, net zero, ESG. All topics that are (or should be) at the top of every organisation's agenda. But many are confused about what they should be doing and indeed what is ESG.

The UK Government has committed £39bn over ten years to deliver social and affordable housing, with the first 33 strategic partners now confirmed. As funding uncertainty diminishes for some providers, attention shifts to whether the sector possesses the capacity to deliver at the unprecedented scale being demanded.

The High Court's decision in Re Mustafa provides the first reported post-AGNI guidance on deprivation of liberty for children, examining how the multifactorial approach applies when physical restraint is regularly used in residential care settings. The case addresses critical questions about valid consent, restraint practices, and Article 5 safeguards for children lacking Gillick competence, while highlighting ongoing uncertainties about competence assessment and appropriate safeguards across different care

Generative AI has created a legal vacuum where synthetic images and deepfakes can be created and shared without consent, yet English law offers no standalone "image right" to protect individuals. With celebrities like Lisa Riley and over 80 performers demanding reform, the question is whether the UK's patchwork of intellectual property, data protection, and common law protections can adequately address this rapidly evolving threat to personal autonomy and reputation.

The UK Government's Commercial Payments Bill is rapidly advancing toward becoming law, with the proposed ban on cash retentions in construction contracts now scheduled for third reading in October 2026.

The publication of NHS England and NHS Improvement's Design Framework for Integrated Care Systems ahead of draft legislation, due in the forthcoming weeks...

Acas has published a revised draft code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, marking the first full revision since 2009. The consultation, which closes on 23 September 2026, introduces significant changes including a shift from "employees" to "workers," stronger emphasis on early informal resolution, and new guidance on suspension and reasonable adjustments. Employment tribunals...

The UK government has accelerated the implementation of new subscription contract regulations, moving the deadline from spring 2027 to January 2027. Businesses selling consumer subscriptions must now rapidly prepare for compliance with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, which introduces stringent requirements around pre-contract information, renewal reminders, cancellation methods, and cooling-off periods to prevent subscription traps.

In a decision handed down this morning, the Supreme Court found in favour of the defendant accountants.

Following the UK's hottest summer on record in 2026, extreme heat has emerged as a critical climate risk for the real estate sector. Property owners, developers, investors and occupiers must now assess how prepared their assets are to withstand prolonged periods of extreme temperatures, as overheating presents operational, financial and resilience challenges that extend far beyond traditional flood risk considerations.

Martlett issued proceedings on 11 December 2019 and served them on 09 April 2020, the very last possible day for service.