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Potential Pitfalls of Liquidated Damages Clauses in Commercial Contracts
A liquidated damages clause in a commercial contract seeks to pre-set the damages recoverable for a specified breach of contract.
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Government publishes guidance on public authorities’ enhanced biodiversity duty
As the concept and introduction of biodiversity net gain (BNG) continues to develop the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published on 17 May 2023 guidance for public authorities on complying with their strengthened biodiversity duty in England.
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When Were Same-Sex Marriages Made Legal In England And Wales?
Long-awaited by same-sex couples, same-sex marriage has now been legal in England and Wales for almost a decade. This momentous change to legislation has allowed thousands of same-sex marriages to be officiated since the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013 was introduced.
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New Tipping Laws – If You Work In Hospitality, You Need To Know This…
The Tipping Bill has recently received Royal Assent, making the withholding of tips from staff…
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A Mother’s Advice On Adulthood – Buying A House, Getting Married, and Having Children.
Lawyers are people too – they have wives, husbands, sons, daughters: they face the same…
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Change Ahead For Non Compete Clauses
The Government is proposing to introduce new legislation with regard to non-compete clauses that seek to prevent former employees from working for ‘competitors’.
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Earn-Out Provisions, Seller Beware
When selling a company, it is sometimes the case that part of the purchase price payable to the seller is payable on deferred terms. If the deferred part of the purchase price is linked to the future performance of the business over a specified period of time, such part is often called an “earn-out” payment.
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New DEFRA guidance on Biodiversity Net Gain
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published guidance for England entitled “What…
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Charities Now Given Greater Choice When Seeking Advice On Land Disposals
New Regulations made aiming to give charities more choice on who they can take advice…
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New Guidance On Reasonable Adjustments For Mental Health Guidance For Workers And Employers
ACAS launched on 17 April 2023 new guidance relating to those who need reasonable adjustments for mental health at work. They have outlined what considerations should be taken into account and what practical steps employer should be aware of.
