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Transparency in the Family Courts

Transparency in the Family Courts

On 25th January 2023, Mr Justice Poole made the first Transparency Order under a reporting pilot that will be conducted in Family Courts in Leeds, Cardiff and Carlisle. Duncan Lomax considers the implications of the Pilot, together with the recent decisions of Mostyn J.

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Exemption from the Immigration Skills Charge

Exemption from the Immigration Skills Charge

The Home Office have introduced a new exemption from the Immigration Skills Charge for Senior or Specialist Workers.

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Death of the BRP?

Death of the BRP?

Biometric Residence Permits are set to expire on 31 December 2024, as Right to Work checks are digitised

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New Plan for Immigration – The Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme

New Plan for Immigration – The Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme

As part of the Government’s New Plan for Immigration, published July 2022, a new Permission to Travel scheme is due to commence this year that requires all individuals who wish to travel to the UK to acquire permission in advance of their travel.

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The Immigration Priority Services Explained

The Immigration Priority Services Explained

There are priority services available both for sponsor licence applications and visa applications, and a post-licence service for administration of a sponsor licence. However, there is currently a high demand for these services, which may cause delays to your applications.

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Update on UK-EU Relationship

Update on UK-EU Relationship

An update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, as an eventful 2022 draws to a close.

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From DALL·E 2 to ChatGPT – Does the current legislation protect AI-generated works?

From DALL·E 2 to ChatGPT – Does the current legislation protect AI-generated works?

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow quickly in popularity but with no significant changes in legislation, it can still be unclear how it is protected.

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Raising the minimum age of marriage

Raising the minimum age of marriage

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 will shortly come into force, raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 without exception.

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Avoiding Discrimination in Recruitment

Avoiding Discrimination in Recruitment

A recent Employment Tribunal decision provides an important reminder of the care that should be taken to avoid discrimination claims arising from recruitment.

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Does an Employee’s Grievance Trigger the ‘Without Prejudice’ Rule?

Does an Employee’s Grievance Trigger the ‘Without Prejudice’ Rule?

In Garrod v Riverstone Management Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether the submission of a grievance triggered the “without prejudice” rule, and in what circumstances the “unambiguous impropriety” exception could be relied upon to negate privilege.

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Matrimonial proceedings funding: What are the options?

Matrimonial proceedings funding: What are the options?

Solicitor, Duncan Lomax looks at the funding options that may be available during matrimonial proceedings in the context of the recent decision in YC v ZC.

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Bank of Mum and Dad – New Guidance on Loans and Gifts

Bank of Mum and Dad – New Guidance on Loans and Gifts

Madeleine Young takes a look at the issues that can arise when separating couples do not agree whether loans from family or friends should be repaid in light of recent guidance from the court

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