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New Innovator Founder Visa

New Innovator Founder Visa

The new Innovator Founder visa has been introduced, replacing the Innovator and Start-up visas – is it an option for you?

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I have a recording. But can it be used as evidence in the civil courts?

I have a recording. But can it be used as evidence in the civil courts?

Sarah Lonergan, Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team, considers the potential pitfalls involved in recording conversations and using recordings as evidence in civil courts.

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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 the Government backtracks on sunsetting EU law and the Windsor Framework comes under scrutiny.

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When do Visa Applicants not need to attend a Biometric Appointment?

When do Visa Applicants not need to attend a Biometric Appointment?

Ordinarily, visa applicants need to attend a visa application centre to have their biometric data taken – but the Home Office has published new guidance outlining additional circumstances in which this will not be necessary.

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British Citizenship Rights Protected for Generation of Children

British Citizenship Rights Protected for Generation of Children

The Home Office has confirmed that people born in the UK to EU citizens between 1 January 1983 and 1 October 2000 have British citizenship rights.

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Updated Guidance on Right to Work Checks

Updated Guidance on Right to Work Checks

The UK Government has issued updated right to work check guidance for employers.

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The Rise of Perkwashing

The Rise of Perkwashing

Some employers have turned to “perkwashing”, to lure potential employees with illusory perks and benefits – but what are the legal risks of this practice?

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Direct or Indirect Discrimination – a Tribunal Mix-Up

Direct or Indirect Discrimination – a Tribunal Mix-Up

The Employment Tribunal in Lasdas v Vanquis Bank plc incorrectly concluded that the claimant had brought a claim for direct discrimination – but how do you distinguish between direct discrimination and indirect discrimination?

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Managing Stress and Supporting Mental Health at Work

Managing Stress and Supporting Mental Health at Work

ACAS has new guidance for employers on supporting employees struggling with stress and mental health issues in the workplace.

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Significant Changes to Working Time, TUPE and Non-Compete Restrictions Proposed

Significant Changes to Working Time, TUPE and Non-Compete Restrictions Proposed

On 10 May 2023, the Government published a policy paper ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ promising significant changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Restrictions.

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FSP advises the founders of Mentor Group Limited on MBO

FSP advises the founders of Mentor Group Limited on MBO

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Managing Asbestos

Managing Asbestos

Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in our Real Estate team, sets out a short summary in relation to the duty to manage asbestos.

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