Commercial Client

• Uber Drivers Win First Round of Employment Rights Battle

  • Posted30 October 2016

  In a ground-breaking decision, the Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that Uber drivers are workers, rather than being self-employed, and thus have the right to be paid the National Minimum...

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• EU General Data Protection Regulation

  • Posted24 October 2016

  In the UK, the Data Protection Act 1998 sets out the principles of data protection in compliance with European legislation. The more recent approval of the EU General Data...

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• Landlord’s Subletting Ban Enforced by Court

  • Posted21 October 2016

  Leases can vary enormously, and it takes a professional eye to understand their terms. In a recent case which underlines this point, a couple who sublet their flat in breach...

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• The Use of E-cigarettes in the Workplace

  • Posted19 October 2016

  Legislation under the Health Act 2006 that prohibits smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces, on public transport and in vehicles used for work does not cover the use of...

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• In Business With a Friend? Don’t Dispense With Formalities

  • Posted13 October 2016

  When entering into a business partnership with someone you also consider to be a soulmate, putting in place formal agreements with them can seem inappropriate. However, personal relationships can turn...

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• Concurrent Delay Plea Failure Ends Saga Saga

  • Posted11 October 2016

  Concurrent delay is a common problem in construction contracts. It arises when a delay in one area of work causes a delay in another. The result can be a cascading...

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