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What if a new employee says they can’t start due to illness? Find out your legal options if a job offer has been accepted but no contract signed – and why same-day advice can make all the difference.
Steven’s Legal Updates – 17 April 2025 Here is a summary of notable legal developments in the UK for this week: 1. Supreme Court Defines ‘Woman’ as Biological Female In a unanimous decision, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the term “woman” under the Equality Act 2010...
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The Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” in the Equality Act means biological woman – not someone with a Gender Recognition Certificate. This matters for small businesses offering single-sex services or spaces. Find out what’s changed, what stays the same, and how to stay legally compliant while treating everyone fairly.
AI is transforming legal practice – but are small firms ready? In this in-depth guide, I explore the ethics, data risks, top AI tools for solicitors, and the traps to avoid. From contract automation to legal research, discover how AI can help you work smarter (without losing your professional edge). A must-read for any solicitor looking to future-proof their practice.
The viral rise of “Dubai chocolate” - more formally known as the “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” bar from Fix Dessert Chocolatier - has been a social media sensation. What started as a niche sweet treat made in a Dubai dessert shop has ended up being one of the most...
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Selling a business is one of the most significant transactions most owners will ever go through. Buyers invest huge sums based on the information they are given, but what happens if crucial facts are kept back - not technically lied about, but quietly omitted? A...
Do you eat marshmallows with your hands or from a skewer? HMRC needs to know - because it could affect how much VAT is charged. The Court of Appeal has been looking at the latest decision from the Upper Tier Tax Tribunal (UTT) in respect of Innovative Bites Mega...
The Case: Durber v PPB Entertainment Ltd (2025) The recent High Court case of Durber v PPB Entertainment Ltd ([2025] EWHC 498 (KB)) has caught the attention of businesses and consumers alike. At the heart of the dispute was a £1 million jackpot win that turned into a...
ACAS has just launched some new advice on neurodiversity in the workplace. Read more about it here.
When a business is sold, the transaction can take different forms: a share sale (selling the ownership of the company) or an asset sale (selling the business’s assets while the company itself remains). For shareholders, particularly minority ones, asset sales can...
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