After months of heated debate, back‑and‑forth discussions, and extensive consultation, the Employment Rights Bill has received full parliamentary approval. Passed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, it now heads for Royal Assent to become the...

An important part of our role as solicitors is to break down legal jargon so that our clients fully understand the terms of the agreement they are entering into. A common example of jargon in property law is “the break clause” Depending on the length and nature of a...

A recent High Court decision in Mazur & Stewart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has far reaching consequences for the legal sector, including private and in-house practices. The High Court, on Appeal from the County Court, considered the issue of non-authorised...

Companies House introduces a new identity verification processCompanies House has introduced a new identity verification process to stop people setting up companies illegally. Now, anyone who wants to set-up, run, own or control a company in the UK must prove who they...

A 12-year-old boy may be kicked out of school because his long hair does not fit with their uniform policy. Farouk James said despite the fact his hair is braided neatly for school, he has been threatened with expulsion if he does not chop off his locks. The child...