7/7/2026 1:17:00 PM Trade mark use for long-lead products: lessons from the Marcos decision By Charlene Nelson Matteo Hassan A recent UK trade mark appeal decision before the Appointed Person offers useful guidance for businesses developing brands in sectors...
7/7/2026 1:15:23 PM The new data protection complaints rules are here: Are you ready? By Lucie Wickens The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”) introduces important new requirements for how organisations handle data protection...
7/7/2026 1:15:03 PM EUIPO rejects "WESTHAM" opposition: a cautionary tale on proof of use and reputation By Charlene Nelson Matteo Hassan The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently issued its decision in West Ham United Football Club Ltd v Röben Tonbaustoffe GmbH,...
7/6/2026 1:06:08 PM Property essentials for charities: restrictive covenants By Kathryn Cooling Arani Arunan For legacy professionals, property gifted to charity is often one of the most valuable and complex assets in an estate. While attention...
7/6/2026 1:04:27 PM LDES Cap & Floor: Ofgem reveals the 16 projects set to shape the UK's storage future By Kutahya Cherry Liz Graham Against a backdrop of war in the Middle East, climate change driven heatwaves and volatile energy prices, the drive to increase the UK’s...
7/3/2026 1:15:14 PM A new 'ERA': Everything you need to know about the Employment Rights Act 2025 By Karen Bates Charlie Maples This article has been updated on 2 July 2026 The Government published The Employment Rights Bill was passed by the House of Lords on 16...
7/1/2026 1:40:51 PM Foot Anstey McKees reports strong growth one year on from strategic tie-up By Martin Hirst Chris Ross Foot Anstey McKees is marking the first anniversary of its strategic tie-up with double digit growth, expanded capability, increased...
7/1/2026 1:26:42 PM Bristol Bears and Foot Anstey unite in groundbreaking Principal Partnership deal By Martin Hirst Foot Anstey has partnered with the Bristol Bears rugby club as Principal Partner from the 2026/27 season, marking a new era of...
7/1/2026 1:25:55 PM Employment tribunal and court judgments | June 2026 By Gemma Robinson Iqra Babu Welcome to our monthly update, where we share recent employment cases of interest and the practical considerations for employers.
7/1/2026 1:25:49 PM Circumstance can be relevant when considering whether misconduct amounts to gross misconduct from a contractual perspective By Charlie Maples Iqra Babu When dismissing an employee, employers will usually need to give notice, or make a payment in lieu of notice. The main exception is where...
7/1/2026 1:25:18 PM Key employment law updates | June 2026 By Gemma Robinson Lily Mincher Welcome to our monthly update, where we highlight key employment law developments and upcoming changes. Fit note reform and WorkWell...
7/1/2026 1:25:15 PM From pitch to payroll: Navigating World Cup workplace challenges By Sharee Kitley Iqra Babu ‘In life, as in football, you won’t go far unless you know where the goalposts are’. – Arnold H Glasow The World Cup has a unique ability...
7/1/2026 1:24:50 PM Business immigration updates for employers | June 2026 By Gemma Robinson Lauren Donnison Lily Mincher June has seen a number of practical updates for employers and sponsors, particularly around the continued move to digital immigration...
7/1/2026 1:23:32 PM SM&CR reforms: regulatory references and suspected misconduct By Claire Holland Lily Mincher The FCA and PRA have confirmed the first phase of reforms to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (“SM&CR”), with most changes...
7/1/2026 1:23:20 PM Garfield AI's first court victory: what does an AI-run claim mean for commercial litigation? By Jonathan Grigg Bethany French The recent announcement that Garfield AI supported a successful claimant through to trial in a debt recovery dispute has attracted...
6/29/2026 1:08:04 PM The Harcourts: A story of family succession By Rachel Brooks Robert Davies Matt Spencer We know family wealth planning is complex. This series uses the Harcourt family to explore intergenerational challenges, from succession...