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Paddy’s Power?

Paddy’s Power?

Tom Maple looks at the recent case of Longley v PPB Entertainment Ltd and Others (t/a Paddy Power), in which Mr Longley won a bet which paid out £286,000 only for Paddy Power to claim 90% of it back. Mr Longley gambled and took Paddy Power to the High Court. Here’s what happened next…

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Flexible Working – the Government’s Response

Flexible Working – the Government’s Response

Following a consultation on flexible working arrangements, the law governing flexible working may be set to change…

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The Four-Day Week Future

The Four-Day Week Future

With more and more UK companies adopting or trialling a four-day working week, what should these employers be considering in order to make the transition as smooth as possible?

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The Limits on the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments

The Limits on the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments

In Hilaire v Luton Borough Council, the Employment Appeal Tribunal addressed the duty to make reasonable adjustments, and whether it applied in the context of a disabled employee refusing to attend an interview

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Liquidated and Ascertained Damages

Liquidated and Ascertained Damages

We look at a decision from earlier this year about the enforceability of liquidated damages provisions in building contracts.

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Renters Reform Bill – A Major Overhaul in Private Renting Coming Soon!

Renters Reform Bill – A Major Overhaul in Private Renting Coming Soon!

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“No Fault Divorce”: Where are we now?

“No Fault Divorce”: Where are we now?

Recent figures published by the Ministry of Justice show that 33,566 divorce applications were made between April and June 2022, a spike of 22% from the same period last year.

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Does social media harm its users?

Does social media harm its users?

In the six months before 14 year old Molly Russell’s suicide in 2017 she interacted with 2,100 depression, suicide or self-harm related items on Instagram.

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Structural insurance vs collateral warranty

Structural insurance vs collateral warranty

Our construction team takes a closer look at the key differences between structural damage insurance and collateral warranties.

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Fighting Against the Odds – Mr Green 1 – Betfred 0

Fighting Against the Odds – Mr Green 1 – Betfred 0

The Bookies don’t always win… Tom Maple looks at the recent case of Green v Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd (T/a Betfred), where Mr Green took on Betfred for £1.75m and won.

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Selling your matrimonial home after separation: proposals to shake up Capital Gains Tax

Selling your matrimonial home after separation: proposals to shake up Capital Gains Tax

From 6th April 2023, divorcing and separating couples will have up to three years to transfer assets between each other without incurring Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and fewer restrictions on claiming Private Residence Relief (PRR).

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PECR updates

PECR updates

The ICO has published new guidance to help organisations comply with Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

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