A significant change to worker rights set to be introduced in April will ensure flexible working is more accessible than ever before and demonstrates the traditional 9-5 working pattern is ‘no longer the norm’, according to an employment law expert.

According to the latest set of statistics from the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of people in a relationship and cohabiting has increased from 19.7% in 2012 to 22.7% in 2022, a trend that looks set to continue. Although there are many reasons why people in long term relationships choose to not to marry it is likely that only a few have considered the legal implications of not doing so.

New research from a survey conducted by Wright Hassall on 1,026 employees in the UK found that 50% of people have either been bullied at work or witnessed it (47.80% of men and 59% of women).

A mother and son created a trading farm partnership which did not include the land. The agreement provided for dissolution of the partnership in the event of one of the partners becoming permanently incapacitated. In her last will, the mother left her share and interest in the partnership to her son but after her death, a dispute arose over whether her share and interest in the partnership was hers to give due to capacity issues.

Robyn Hey, Senior Contracts Manager in our Commercial team discusses the importance of well drafted agreements to mitigate future disputes.

Flora Patalane, Solicitor in our Commercial team discusses the importance of a company taking ESG into account to allow for success and sustainability.

A major industrial adhesives manufacturer has acquired a neighbouring producer in a deal completed by Wright Hassall. Pafra Adhesives Limited, which is based in Basildon and is part of the Gluecom UK group, has purchased Enterprise Adhesives and Chemicals Limited, also located in the town.

The UK Government is taking significant steps to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) with a series of proposed reforms and legislative measures. These initiatives aim to balance the interests of creators, businesses, and AI developers while addressing ethical and legal concerns.

Awaab's Law is a significant legislative measure introduced in the UK to enhance the safety and quality of social housing. Awaab’s Law was first introduced in 2023 in the landmark Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 and is scheduled to come into force in October this year.

We are often asked about whether the distress caused by negligent professionals can be compensated in damages. The answer is almost always ‘no’ and the basis for this has again been set out in a recent case. The judgment also provides some interesting points on case management and when it is too late to amend your claim.