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The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has recently ruled that Aldi infringed four registered designs owned by Marks & Spencer (M&S) with certain gin liqueur products they released before Christmas.

Vicky McDonald, a senior associate in our commercial property team with a specialism in planning law, gives an overview of the permitted development rights that allow the installation of electric vehicle charging outlets in England.

COVID-19 and the current economic climate have had a dramatic impact on the priorities for HR professionals, directors and in-house counsel in the past year.

Two recent cases remind us of the importance of clear and precise written contracts

The new draft Code of Practice sets out best practice for employers seeking to impose changes to terms and conditions by dismissing and re-engaging employees.

Where someone is treated less favourably because they are married to a particular person, can they bring a claim for marriage discrimination?

Can an employer safely dismiss a disabled employee for reasons connected to their disability?

Are an employee’s WhatsApp messages still private after being downloaded to a work computer?

The Supreme Court rules in favour of the owners of flats overlooked by London’s Tate Modern

Tesco, ASDA and NatWest are among the organisations reported as supporting the Positive Parenting Alliance’s new initiative, which encourages employers to take a more employee-friendly approach to divorce and separation.

Following the controversial and much discussed decision of the Supreme Court in Harpur Trust v Brazel, the UK Government have launched a consultation on holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular-hours workers.