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11/27/2025 2:52:53 PM

Preparation not prediction: Legal moves that build resilience

By Jeremy Kelly Lucy Trott Sophie Ashcroft +2 more...

In-house teams can’t control global volatility, but they can control how they prepare for it. This article explores the practical steps...

11/26/2025 9:34:29 AM

Long awaited consultation on indefinite leave to remain published - what does it mean for businesses and individuals?

By Kerry Garcia Jackie Penlington

In May 2025 the government indicated that it would increase the period of time it would take some overseas nationals to qualify for...

11/25/2025 5:04:49 PM

Milk it while you can: Sugar tax spills over to milkshakes and lattes

By Saad Butt

The Chancellor’s autumn budget lands tomorrow, but the Health Secretary has already caused a stir with today’s announcement that the...

11/25/2025 9:05:22 AM

Price transparency guidelines published

By Emma Thompson

On 18 November, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its long-awaited Price transparency guidelines (the Guidelines)...

11/21/2025 5:10:51 PM

The price isn’t right: significant new enforcement of consumer pricing practices

By Laura Burge

On 17 November 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened its first investigations using its enhanced consumer...

11/20/2025 4:44:41 PM

European courts out of step: What Birkenstock's split decisions mean for copyright protection of works of applied art

By Georgie Barrow

Recent rulings in the Netherlands and Germany on Birkenstock’s sandal designs highlight a growing fragmentation across Europe in...

11/20/2025 4:03:12 PM

TUPE protections disapplied by provisional liquidation – Secretary of State v Sahonta

By Lucy Trott

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed in the Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Sahonta [2025] EAT 166 that some of the...

11/18/2025 2:07:15 PM

“Ruling from the grave?” High Court orders trustee removal in Millpledge trust dispute

By Emma Sinclair

The High Court has handed down its judgment on the removal of trustees in a dispute over the administration of a discretionary trust...

11/17/2025 12:30:39 PM

Mandatory ID verification is here!

By Lucy Barnes

Tomorrow heralds the start of the mandatory period of ID verification for directors and PSCs of companies (and members of LLPs). It will...

11/17/2025 10:27:07 AM

Glossed over: Dior’s distinctiveness trade mark dilemma

By Jessica Gregson

The EUIPO Fourth Board of Appeal recently issued five decisions concerning trademark applications filed by Parfums Christian Dior in...

11/14/2025 5:18:40 PM

Ready for change? The key dates for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 you can’t afford to miss

By Jessica Waters Stephanie Newton

After the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, the government has now unveiled a bold roadmap to deliver...

11/14/2025 11:45:16 AM

What’s your next move? Insights from S&B Activate 2025

By Beverley Flynn Gustaf Duhs Charles Maurice

Most legal events tell you what’s changed. This one was about what to do next. S&B Activate 2025 brought together business leaders,...

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