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In October 2024, the new sexual harassment legislation came into force, requiring employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment. It is clear employers should be proactive in responding...
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The Renters’ Rights Bill is the government’s plan to reform private renting in England, and it is currently going through Parliament. Introduced in September 2024 to replace the earlier Renters...
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The Government has confirmed a day one right to Neonatal Care Leave will be introduced from 6 April this year. Neonatal Care Leave will apply to parents of babies who...
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Under UK contract law, a property contract (or any contract) cannot generally be terminated by a party in breach of the agreement. This means that the party in breach of...
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Ashtons Legal has advised the shareholders of Medical Management Systems Limited on the sale of Meddbase to Cority Software, Inc. (backed by Thoma Bravo LLP). Founded in 2004, Meddbase was...
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All private (and public companies) in the UK that are registered at Companies House are legally required by the Companies Act 2006 (CA 06) to have a set of Articles...
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As we embark on a new year, the growing need for sustainability will be a key point of consideration in the commercial leasehold market. We will see a continuing shift...
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From 1 January 2025, the UK has moved to a new Electronic Visa (eVisa) system from the traditional paper-based visas. Designed to streamline the visa application process and improve border...
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The case of Oliver Southgate v Adam Graham [2024] EWHC 1692 (Ch), provides guidance on the legal remedies available in respect of loans of cryptocurrency and illustrates the complications surrounding...
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“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” (Warren Buffett – Investor) Farmers perhaps do not need advice from an investor about what...
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Ashtons’ Head of Employment Law, Ross Strowger, gives his five top tips when preparing a company Directors’ Service Agreement. Tip 1: Know your director (and your company!) Understand the director’s...
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A straw poll of delegates at a recent webinar hosted by Ashtons revealed that only 49% had taken steps so far to ensure they were complying with the new Sexual...
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