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Ian Machray gives a legal update on whether Uber drivers are workers or self-employed.

What is “overage” all about? Michael Higgin helps landowners who are new to the topic to understand what it is and how it all works in practice.

Cathrine Ripley looks at the dangers of copying and pasting website and terms and conditions.

In light of the worrying trends in the retail market, Michael Higgin considers how landlords can minimise the impact of tenant’s financial instability on landlord’s rental income.

Mark Banham, Associate in the Property Litigation team, explains the key features of a company voluntary arrangement (“CVA”) and considers the advantages and disadvantages of CVA’s and the tension that CVA’s often create between landlords and tenants.

Ian Machray explores whether a dismissal for sickness absence was in breach of an implied term.

We report on an employment status case that considered whether drivers for a taxi company were in fact workers.

Pay for accrued leave when employment ends.

A look at turnover rents – when they are used, how they work and what the pitfalls might be.

Katie Wiesendanger discusses the ‘ground-rent scandal’ and the government’s proposals to tackle the issue.

Cathrine Ripley, head of the Commercial & Technology/IP department, considers the new guidance on data encryption provided by the Information Commissioner Officer earlier this month.

Ian Machray explores whether employees can be personally liable for compensation flowing from the dismissal of a whistle-blower.