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Case Review: Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited v Medley Assets Limited
The recent decision in the case of Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited v Medley Assets Limited has highlighted again the need for a carefully managed and somewhat agile approach…
Posted on 9 May, 2024 by Ortolan
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Landlords “take two” - Tenants Winning at Lease Renewal
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) gives business tenants the right to renew their lease at the end of the term, often referred to as “security of tenure”. …
Posted on 9 May, 2024 by Ortolan
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Does the Tribunal have the power to modify alienation and keep open covenants in a lease?
In Blackhorse Investments (Borough) Ltd v London Borough of Southwark [2024] UKUT 33 (LC), the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (“the UT”) held that it had no power under…
Posted on 3 April, 2024 by Ortolan
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Case Review: Hilton Foods Solutions Ltd v Wright [2024]
W, a logistics manager employed since February 2019, was let go in March 2020 supposedly due to redundancy. W disputed the reason, claiming his dismissal stemmed from his…
Posted on 3 April, 2024 by Ortolan
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Supreme Court opens rules consultation
The UKSC has opened a consultation on its rules from 2 April 2024 that runs to 17 May 2024. The UKSC rules have remained the same since 2009, however the Court’s ways of…
Posted on 3 April, 2024 by Ortolan
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Building control and regulatory process changes
Second staircases in all new tall residential buildings from 2026 The government has released new guidance in relation to tall residential buildings over 18 metres, adding to…
Posted on 3 April, 2024 by Ortolan
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ICO publishes new fining guidance
Further to the consultation carried out in 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (the ICO) has published new data protection fining guidance. This new guidance sets out…
Posted on 3 April, 2024 by Ortolan
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Are you ready for the new Allocation of Tips Act?
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 comes into force on 1 July 2024 and employers will need to ensure that they are prepared. This new law makes a number of changes to…
Posted on 3 April, 2024 by Ortolan
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The Marks & Spencer Marble Arch Saga
Marks and Spencer submitted a planning application for demolition of its Marble Arch flagship store, Orchard House and two adjoining buildings, and construction of a modern…
Posted on 18 March, 2024 by Ortolan
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Case Review: Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd
Case Review: Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (T/A Global Artists) and another [2024] EAT 30. This Employment Appeal Tribunal case held that there had been no…
Posted on 14 March, 2024 by Ortolan
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Budget March 2024
Jemery Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the government’s budget on 6 March 2024. Among the announcements were: VAT threshold will rise from £85,000 to £90,000…
Posted on 6 March, 2024 by Ortolan
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Fire and Rehire
A new and updated draft Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement was published by the government in February 2024, better known as ‘fire and rehire’. This is the…
Posted on 6 March, 2024 by Ortolan
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Employment changes from April 2024
A reminder that various employment updates come into force from April 2024, which include: New paternity leave rules (for births on or after 6 April) Holiday pay from 1 April -…
Posted on 6 March, 2024 by Ortolan
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Menopause in the Workplace
At the end of February 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued its latest publication, “Menopause in the Workplace: Guidance for Employers”. …
Posted on 5 March, 2024 by Ortolan
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Compensation Awards
The Government has announced the latest annual increase in compensation limits for Employment Tribunal awards, which will apply from 6th April 2024. The limit on a week’s pay…
Posted on 5 March, 2024 by Ortolan