ISO 9001 LawNet Quality Standard accreditation
We are pleased to announce we have achieved our ISO 9001 LawNet Quality Standard accreditation for another year. Read more here.
Implementing a four-day work week
The world’s largest pilot of a four-day work week has launched in the UK a few months ago but is it the right move for your business? What are the benefits and potential disadvantages?
Spring Statement 2022 – key aspects for individuals and business
Spring Statement 2022 – The chancellor responded to the latest inflation figures, with initiatives to tackle the cost of living crisis, and his planned support for households and businesses.
Women in law – Celebrating the past and shaping the future
Women in the law - The ever-changing landscape of the legal profession, women in the law and the inspiration behind The First 100 Years project.
Public rights of way – Using the UK countryside responsibly
Public rights of way - The Countryside Code provides rules to ensure rural areas are kept safe and remain enjoyable for visitors.
Retail Price Index – proposed reforms
The Retail Price Index (RPI) is due to be transformed to bring it in line with the Consumer Price Index including occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH). The RPI index will be calculated utilising the same strategies and information sources as the CPIH.
Menopause and work life, where is the balance?
Menopause and work - and the importance of having policies to address the symptoms and conversations to support women in the workplace.
Covid-safe workplace as businesses return to the office
The annual report from the Health and Safety Executive is a reminder to employers to ensure health and safety continues to take account of the risk of Covid-19 transmission and the impact on mental health.
Returning unwanted gifts and purchases – what are the rules?
Returning gifts and purchases from Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Christmas - know the rules on whether you can return your purchases.
Travel operators and hope for holidaymakers when things go wrong
The dream of a tropical paradise became a nightmare, and a long-running legal battle, for one holidaymaker after she was subjected to a violent assault by a member of the hotel’s maintenance staff. But now, eleven years on, the Supreme Court has handed down its ruling, supporting the victim’s claim and clarifying the responsibilities of tour operators for the actions of an employee of a service provider, in a judgement that has far-reaching implications. Package tour operators have an obligation to make sure that the providers they use are up…