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Claims by a landlord for compensation for disrepair of a property – known as dilapidations – are often contested nowadays.  Michael Higgin considers a recent case on the law of dilapidations.

Every month the employment team considers the latest employment issues affecting  both employers and employees.  Here is our offering for May 2013.

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 has simplified part of the heritage protection system in England.  If you own or rent a listed building, Michael Higgin offers an overview of the new law.

Opponents of local development have in recent years had some success in thwarting development by applying for sites to be designated as village greens.  Is this about to change?

Every month the employment group considers the latest employment issues that affect both employers and employees.

Can an employer be held liable for discriminating against an employee on grounds of their weight?  Ian Machray looks at a recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Our commercial property team considers the impact of the Energy Act 2011 on the owners of rental property .

Mark Banham looks at the government’s proposed changes to the Licensing Act which will remove the need for community venues to hold a licence for certain entertainment events

Every month the employment group considers the latest employment issues that affect both employers and employees.

Mark Banham explains why it is vital that tenants are very careful when completing and serving a break notice.  The consequences of getting it wrong can be disastrous.

Mark Banham offers a timely reminder that CCTV users need to be licensed by the Information Commissioner and comply with a proper data-handling policy.

Commercial property lawyer Michael Higgin looks at a recent case where an attempt to designate land as a highway failed because there was no way for the public to get to or from the land.