The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill, which seeks to improve conditions for workers on zero-hour contracts, recently received Royal Assent in the House of Lords.

This webinar will discuss changes in the employment law landscape due to the spectre of a general election & the rise of AI, as well as highlighting the risk of career-ending corporate fines due to modern workplace communication, and other trends.

On March 3, the Federal Reserve launched the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF), which is intended to help consumers and small businesses obtain credit by promoting the issuance of asset-backed securities (ABS).

On the eve of the UK's exit from the EU on 31 December 2020, the UK Government published the concise but game-changing piece of legislation.

On August 18, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Copyright Office, holding that digital artwork created "autonomously" by an artificial intelligence program...

Katten Chair Gil Soffer published a commentary in Crain's Chicago Business discussing the firm's longstanding partnership with the Goodman...

In a bid to address the new types of working patterns that are associated with the gig economy, the government's long-awaited private members' bill entitled The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023...

The Finance Act 2020 includes provisions (the body of which are in Schedule 16 to the Act) clarifying the tax treatment of payments made by the UK Government to alleviate the effects of COVID-19 on the economy and the workforce.

A large US Bank with operations in the UK (Bank) recently won a widely discussed case in the UK's Employment Tribunal after a senior analyst (Employee) sued the Bank for unfairly dismissing him...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has adopted a new position regarding VAT on contractual termination payments and cancellation fees.

London Managing Partner Christopher Hitchins discussed international employment law on the Global Workforce podcast, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt to local customs and laws while maintaining their culture. He highlighted the growing importance of ESG standards for both large organizations and startups. Hitchins also advised on the importance of employee consultation and cultural integration during mergers to build trust and manage reporting lines and post-termination restrictions.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement (Statement) on its expectations for UK cryptoasset businesses (CBs) complying with the Travel Rule (as defined below).

There is no arguing that it will take some time for the UK, and indeed the world, to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

There are, however, circumstances in which the use of PPR can be restricted or even entirely denied. Individuals should be aware that travel restrictions and working from home could bring two of these circumstances into play.

The most significant development in the Internet space in recent years is the ongoing generic top-level domain expansion.

Variations may be necessary for the survival of the businesses of both parties, but care needs to be taken to ensure that landlords and tenants comply with applicable tax legislation.

There is no arguing that it will take some time for the UK, and indeed the world, to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Following on from the announcement in the 2018 Budget, from 1 April 2021 non-UK resident purchasers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland will be subject to a new higher rate...

The Delaware Supreme Court recently clarified the extent and scope of charging liens that can be asserted by Delaware attorneys against clients who fail to pay their legal bills.

From 6 April 2020, non-UK tax resident corporate landlords (NRLs) are subject to corporation tax rather than income tax on their UK rental profits.