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Executive Relocation: Ensuring Transatlantic Moves Succeed
Senior executives contemplating a transatlantic career move between the UK and US face a complex web of legal considerations that extend far beyond simple relocation logistics. From restrictive covenants and fiduciary duties to executive compensation clawbacks and cross-border tax implications, the legal landscape demands careful navigation to avoid costly disputes and protect hard-earned financial outcomes. Understanding employer protective measures, jurisdictional differences in covenant enforceability, a
United Kingdom Employment
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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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Latest Update On UK Employers' Obligation To Give Workers A Statement Of The Right To Join A Trade Union
UK employers will soon face a new legal obligation to inform all workers of their right to join a trade union, with detailed regulations emerging from a government consultation. The requirement, initially expected alongside trade union access rights, has been postponed to January 2027, giving employers time to prepare for compliance with standardized statement delivery procedures.
United Kingdom Employment
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Withers LLP
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Health & Safety

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“PAS The Time” By Reading The Updated PAS 9980 Guidance On How To Conduct Fire Risk Appraisals Of External Walls
The British Standards Institution has released the second edition of PAS 9980, a comprehensive code of practice for conducting fire risk appraisals of external walls in multi-storey residential buildings. This updated guidance introduces a refined four-band risk assessment system and provides clearer methodology for determining when buildings require formal fire risk appraisals, potentially reducing unnecessary and costly remediation works. With the government planning to legally mandate PAS 9980 compliance
United Kingdom Real Estate
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Fenwick Elliott LLP
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Outsourcing

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A Practical Guide To Avoiding Vicarious Liability For Independent Contractors
The Court of Appeal's decision in Burger v Wetherspoons reinforces established principles on vicarious liability and contractor independence. When a security guard employed by a contracted company assaulted a patron, the court examined whether the pub chain could be held liable for the contractor's employee's actions. The case offers critical insights into how businesses can maintain clear boundaries with contractors and effectively transfer risk through outsourcing arrangements.
United Kingdom Litigation
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Mills & Reeve
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The Insourcing Revolution Is Here. And It’s Bigger Than Anyone Expected
In-house legal teams are rapidly expanding their scope of work, driven by AI capabilities and rising law firm costs. But as the perimeter of what they handle grows faster than their budgets and capacity, many are discovering that bringing work in-house creates new challenges around workload management and sustainable operations. The question isn't whether to insource more work—it's how to build the flexible, AI-enabled operating model needed to handle it effectively.
United Kingdom Strategy
Axiom
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Redundancy/Layoff

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Can I Be Sacked For Having An Accident At Work?
Having an accident at work is not, on its own, a fair reason for dismissal. Employers owe every member of staff a legal duty to provide a safe working environment, and the law does not allow them to legally dismiss employees simply because they were injured or intend to claim compensation. As such, you cannot be sacked for purely for the fact of having had an accident at work, though the circumstances involved can affect whether a later dismissal is fair.
United Kingdom Employment
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JMW Solicitors LLP
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Whistleblowing

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Hillsborough Law – Code Of Ethical Conduct – Are You Ready?
Central government is proposing a six-month implementation window for public authorities to comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct requirements under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, commonly known as Hillsborough Law. With Royal Assent expected in late 2026 or early 2027, authorities face significant pressure to review existing codes, secure governance approvals, and embed cultural changes across their organizations. The question is whether this timeline is realistic given the scope of work requir
United Kingdom Government
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Weightmans
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