Year on year the scope of the Equality Act 2010 appears to widen as employees and the Tribunals begin to recognise more circumstances which fall under the ‘protected characteristic’ headings.
The case of Riverside Truck Rental Limited v Lancashire County Council is a salutary case which shows the importance of making sure that claimants comply with the strict time limits set down in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in procurement disputes.
UK-US tariffs deal brings some breathing space for North West manufacturing – but uncertainty is still inhibiting investment and growth
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Commercial litigation and disputes
John Flint, commercial litigation partner in Manchester, says that while some details remain unclear the tariffs agreement between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer is potentially “better news” for Manchester and the North West.
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Unique challenges when conducting remote court hearings
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The less formal court environment has presented unique challenges, but will this develop into a common trend or will there be more rigid rules brought in?
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What can be done to overcome the challenges of rising labour costs and inflation in construction?
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With UK inflation having risen above 9 per cent, it would be short-sighted not to predict that this is likely to cause significant issues for construction projects that are currently live and planned over the next few years.
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