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Fees for planning applications set to increase

Monday, 03 February 2025

The fees for submitting certain types of planning applications to a local planning authority are set to increase on the 1 April 2025 to help support the Government's priority of economic growth.

Fees for planning applications set to increase

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

High street rental auctions - local authority powers

Monday, 03 February 2025

Local authorities (LAs) in England now have the power to auction lettings of vacant high street commercial property. In this article we highlight some of the key provisions relating to High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs).

High street rental auctions - local authority powers

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Rights of riparian owners in the face of foul water discharge

Monday, 03 February 2025

The Supreme Court’s recent decision represents welcome clarification of the rights of riparian owners and the responsibilities of sewerage undertakers under the Water Industry Act 1991.

Rights of riparian owners in the face of foul water discharge

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

A comprehensive guide to heads of terms in leasehold commercial property transactions

Monday, 03 February 2025

Heads of Terms play a crucial role in commercial property transactions. Although not legally binding, they outline the key terms agreed by the parties involved, setting expectations and helping to streamline the negotiation process.

A comprehensive guide to heads of terms in leasehold commercial property transactions

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Supreme Court ruling on CFAs & Inheritance disputes

Monday, 03 February 2025

The recent case of Hirachand v Hirachand (December 2024) concerned how legal costs are recovered in successful claims under the Inheritance Act.*

Supreme Court ruling on CFAs & Inheritance disputes

Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Tribunal has jurisdiction despite absence of Early Conciliation

Friday, 31 January 2025

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling reminds employers to check ACAS Early Conciliation compliance early. Claims may still proceed if omissions are spotted too late.

Employment Tribunal has jurisdiction despite absence of Early Conciliation

Articles & Blogs Employment

Social worker engaged through personal service company was worker in law

Friday, 31 January 2025

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights how worker status can be found in contractual arrangements involving personal service companies.

Social worker engaged through personal service company was worker in law

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Neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025

Friday, 31 January 2025

The Government has confirmed that the right to take statutory neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025. The entitlements will support parents of newborns needing prolonged medical care.

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Employment Rights Bill

Thursday, 23 January 2025

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:

Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Pharmacy Dispensing Robots - what to consider when your pharmacy tenant wants to install one

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

We have seen an increase in the number of enquiries from GP landlords relating to the installation of Pharmacy Dispensing Robots by their pharmacy tenants. Below we outline the key things to consider before providing your consent.

Pharmacy Dispensing Robots - what to consider when your pharmacy tenant wants to install one

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Clarifying the claiming period for PPA drugs under the GMS Statement of Financial Entitlements

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Some practices have problems claiming reimbursement for drugs. Some have been told by ICBs or NHSE that their claims are too late and can't be processed or paid. A common question is about the period within which claims can be submitted.

Clarifying the claiming period for PPA drugs under the GMS Statement of Financial Entitlements

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Care home terms - making resident agreements work for you

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

For care home owners and managers looking after residents is always going to be the priority but residents are also purchasers of a service and occupiers of a commercial property, so it is important to consider the legal relationship.

Care home terms - making resident agreements work for you

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

Monday, 27 January 2025

In a recent case, the Court has allowed an appeal by the Father and ordered that the parents should have a shared lives with order as opposed to an order for the children to live with mum and spend time with dad.

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

The countdown to the Procurement Act 2023 is on: Are you ready?

Monday, 27 January 2025

A practical guide to help your organisation prepare for the new regulations before the deadline.

The countdown to the Procurement Act 2023 is on: Are you ready?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal confirms Blacklist Regulations protect workers taking industrial action

Friday, 24 January 2025

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that workers who take part in official industrial action are protected from blacklisting, regardless of the technical requirements often associated with union action.

Court of Appeal confirms Blacklist Regulations protect workers taking industrial action

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