HMV reinvention points the way forward for bricks and mortar retail
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Retail & leisure
HMV’s reinvention under new ownership shows that traditional “bricks and mortar” stores have a bright – albeit different – future on the UK high street, according to our leading retail lawyer, Amanda French.
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HR Consultancy Corner: Spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace
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In this article, Juliette Staunton discusses a recent high-profile case of workplace sexual harassment and the proposed new legislation that seeks to amend the Equality Act 2010, which imposes a legal duty on employers to protect workers from harassment by other employees.
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Inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney
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A property and finance lasting power of attorney (LPA) confers extensive powers on the attorney to deal with the financial affairs of the person granting the LPA (the donor).
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Intellectual property (IP) protection is hugely valuable within Formula One. Partner Amy Peacey discusses in more detail the importance of IP rights in the sport.
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Is that ‘off the record’? How effective are “Without Prejudice” Letters
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The recent case of Meaker v Cyxtera Technology UK Ltd, has shown how a dismissal can be effective, even if it is communicated via a “without prejudice” letter.
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Is the COVID-19 pandemic an ‘extraordinary’ event?
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A recent court ruling has thrown into the spotlight the potential for the reopening of settlement agreements reached during divorce proceedings, due to changes in circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Frustration will only apply if your contract does not already deal with such unforeseen events (force majeure) and only if the unforeseen event is not caused by either party’s conduct.
A recent Court of Protection judgment gives guidance over the interpretation that should be applied to certain provisions in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and helps to clarify what clients can and cannot include within these vital documents.
