News & Insights

Can an employer be held liable for discriminating against an employee on grounds of their weight?  Ian Machray looks at a recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Our commercial property team considers the impact of the Energy Act 2011 on the owners of rental property .

Mark Banham looks at the government’s proposed changes to the Licensing Act which will remove the need for community venues to hold a licence for certain entertainment events

Every month the employment group considers the latest employment issues that affect both employers and employees.

Mark Banham explains why it is vital that tenants are very careful when completing and serving a break notice.  The consequences of getting it wrong can be disastrous.

Mark Banham offers a timely reminder that CCTV users need to be licensed by the Information Commissioner and comply with a proper data-handling policy.

Commercial property lawyer Michael Higgin looks at a recent case where an attempt to designate land as a highway failed because there was no way for the public to get to or from the land.

What is the Designated Premises Supervisor’s role in a premises supplying alcohol?  Surprisingly, the legal role is not clearly defined as Mark Banham explains.

Insuring your property against the risk of flooding may become increasingly difficult to do.  Dean Bickford, a partner in our commercial property team, explains why.

Mark Banham explains why Licensees must ensure that they have proper diary systems in place so that the annual licence fees are paid promptly – and what will happen if they aren’t.

Battling with your neighbour through the courts can be distressing and expensive.  The Court of Appeal will now expect the parties to try to work things out before a court case comes to trial.

Bill Dixon comments on a recent case the firm was involved in (Gold v BDW) on getting out of contracts which have come unprofitable.