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September 3, 2024

Preparing for the New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

From 26 October 2024, a significant new legal obligation will come into force for employers in the UK, requiring them to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the…

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Contract Law Employment Law

April 23, 2024

Quid Pro Quo: Essentials

The expression ‘quid pro quo’ carries significant importance, embodying the essence of the reciprocal exchange. In the legal context, it serves as a fundamental principle across various fields, ranging from contract law to criminal law. It…

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Business Risk Dispute Resolution Employment Law Tort law

July 20, 2023

The Modern Law on Vicarious Liability: the Decision in Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB [2023] UKSC 15

The Supreme Court judgment in BXB [2023] UKSC 15 is a helpful statement of the modern law of vicarious liability.

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Contract Law Dispute Resolution Employment Law

June 6, 2023

Breaches of Employment Contracts: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

Employment contracts may seem like an ‘everyday’ contract. The employer pays x for the employee to do y, and the rest is governed by legislation like the Employment Rights Act…