AI is changing the way the world works in many ways throughout both the private and public sectors. We are all familiar with ChatGPT, Grok and other AI tools. Most of us interact, knowingly or not, with AI every day, which by online chats with business product and service companies, making contact with GP surgeries and in many other ways.

The Procurement Act 2023 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 have now been in effect for six weeks and what an interesting six weeks they have been.

Since the 2018 flurry of proprietary estoppel cases, there has been a steady stream of cases which have made the legal press, but it is fair to say, that they have certainly diminished in number.

We have addressed some of the key considerations which employers need to think about for adverse weather and travel disruption.

Many organisations across the United Kingdom emphasise the importance of supporting their LGBTQ+ employees, however research shows that there is still a lot of work to be done to truly achieve inclusivity within workplaces across the country.

Agriculture is a hazardous industry. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the lead regulator for the agricultural industry, says that in the last ten years almost one person a week has been killed as a direct result of agricultural work. Even through the pandemic, more than a thousand non-fatal injuries occurred in the industry last year. So if an accident happens, what do you do?

Farming is one of the very few sectors where the majority of businesses still operate as traditional partnerships, often without the benefit of a partnership agreement.

This month's update includes the Supreme Court ruling on holiday pay, a landmark decision that will have serious implications for some employers. We also include the usual round up of recent employment legislation and ICO guidance on monitoring employees.

For business owners, preparing your business for sale and making it as attractive as possible for potential investors and acquirers is an important exercise to be considered as part of the wider preparation for commercial due diligence.

Parminder Takhar, Senior Associate discusses the story of the Royal Nawaab and highlights how it provides several lessons for anyone involved in the disposal or acquisition of a commercial venture.