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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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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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The Collaborative Family Law process – what is it, and how can it benefit me?

The Collaborative Family Law process – what is it, and how can it benefit me?

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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?

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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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