News & Insights

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has recently ruled that Aldi infringed four registered designs owned by Marks & Spencer (M&S) with certain gin liqueur products they released before Christmas.

Vicky McDonald, a senior associate in our commercial property team with a specialism in planning law, gives an overview of the permitted development rights that allow the installation of electric vehicle charging outlets in England.

COVID-19 and the current economic climate have had a dramatic impact on the priorities for HR professionals, directors and in-house counsel in the past year.

Two recent cases remind us of the importance of clear and precise written contracts

The new draft Code of Practice sets out best practice for employers seeking to impose changes to terms and conditions by dismissing and re-engaging employees.

A planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for communities and local government has on 13 February 2023 granted an appeal against refusal of planning permission, and so permitting a substantial solar PV electricity generating scheme near Bramley in north Hampshire.

Where someone is treated less favourably because they are married to a particular person, can they bring a claim for marriage discrimination?

Can an employer safely dismiss a disabled employee for reasons connected to their disability?

Are an employee’s WhatsApp messages still private after being downloaded to a work computer?