19 April 2024 Blog Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice – are there lessons to be learned from over the hedge? Defra recently published the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England, which seeks to promote positive relationships between landlords and tenants and called for evidence on the need for a tenant farming commissioner. With this in mind, Emily Horn, an Associate in the Agriculture team, explores the role of the Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
18 April 2024 Blog Trade union law ruled incompatible with Human Rights Convention Supreme Court ruling explains why Government needs to improve legal protection for striking workers... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
18 April 2024 Blog Diagnosing opportunities Independent healthcare providers have made a significant contribution to enhancing capacity and productivity in diagnostics... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
18 April 2024 Blog How grandparents can formalise their status where they are caring for a grandchild In our third blog in our series on grandparents’ rights, we consider how a grandparent can formalise their status as long-term primary carers for their grandchildren. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
17 April 2024 Blog Ofsted learnings: is one word still enough? The Care Quality Commission has confirmed it will learn lessons from the death of Caversham Primary School head teacher, Ruth Perry, who took her own life after an Ofsted inspection... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
15 April 2024 Blog Data Subject Access Requests are not a proxy for pre-litigation disclosure Understanding the limits of Data Subject Access Requests... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
15 April 2024 Blog Trending topics for family and children law in 2024 The landscape of UK family law is evolving, with a few changes on the horizon. From the transparency reporting pilot to financial remedy review, this blog explores the impact of these developments on families and individuals Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
11 April 2024 Blog What rights do grandparents have when a parent has died? Following a separation, the presumption will be that children spend time with extended family members as part of that parent’s allocated contact time. However, this is further complicated when a surviving parent is preventing a deceased parent’s family members from having contact with their grandchild. In this blog, we explore the options grandparents have to have access to their grandchildren when a parent has died. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 April 2024 Blog Navigating taxes during divorce and separation When a couple separates, there are many financial aspects that might be overlooked, including tax implications. With the start of a new tax year on 6 April 2024, it‘s an opportune moment to recap some key tax considerations that arise on divorce and separation. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
8 April 2024 Blog JCT Design and Build 2024 The new JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 is to be released on 17th April.  Here are some of the key changes... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
5 April 2024 Blog Fairer Food? But for who? A Consultation on Labelling The proposals for fairer food labelling within this consultation are intended to ensure greater transparency around the origin of food and methods of production. Although this has noble objectives it may well cause much greater costs and red tape as well as loss of flexibility within the food supply chain. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
5 April 2024 Blog Food & Agri Update - 5 April 2024 The CMA publishes undertakings provided by ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda on green claims that have useful parallels for food products re 'clear and prominent' and use of explanatory information. Europe's Empowering consumers (Greenwashing) Directive is in force. Consultation on Fairer Labelling and authorisation process for regulated foods. SFI capped to 25% by Defra, common user charges to be introduced and GIs to be strengthened in Europe. Finally, ASA adjudications -is your #ad in the right place? The scrutiny on eco claims continues and gender stereotypes. Two contrasting rulings compare and contrast the interpretation of this rule - Carlo the topless butler anyone? Share this article Bookmark this page 24 min read