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The Employment Tribunal Strikes Back

A pilot who provided a fake reference from a Star Wars villain has been ordered to repay his training costs

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Overseas Entities: Public Beneficial Ownership Register

From 2021 overseas entities will be required to register with Companies House before they can be registered as the legal owner of UK land.

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Bump in the night for Airbnb landlords

Rule changes on short term lets could see part-time landlords hit by a new tax bill from next year if they let out their whole property.

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Oral modification of contracts

In a recent seminal case, the Supreme Court held that a “no oral modification” clause was legally effective

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Divorcing couples must be prudent in managing their settlement proceeds

The Supreme Court issues a further warning

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Early Conciliation: The rise in Employment Tribunal claim notifications

The rise is undoubtedly linked to the Supreme Court’s decision last year to scrap Employment Tribunal fees

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Insight

Consumer protection

Assured shorthold tenants can now bring civil proceedings to unwind their tenancies, get a full refund, discounted rent and claim damages.

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Business lease applications

Ensuring both joint tenants apply for a business lease renewal to avoid losing security of tenure

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A notice to quit served by one joint tenant can determine the tenancy

The Supreme Court has ruled that a notice to quit served by one joint tenant determines the tenancy and does not infringe European Human Rights.

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How to hire an employee

The right way!

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What are restrictive covenants?

This business briefing provides an overview of the law in this area. It explains what restrictive covenants are, when they are likely to be enforceable, and their use in employment contracts to protect a business’ interests. You should talk to a lawyer to understand how it may affect your particular circumstances.

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Dealing with employee grievances

This business briefing sets out how a business should respond if an employee raises a grievance.

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