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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
3 March 2011
The Operator - Restrictive covenants, a new industry rift?
In this article, we look at the status quo and how operators can live with restrictive covenants, or how they can remove or modify them. We also look in more detail at whether the days of the covenant are now numbered.
3 March 2011
The Operator - Harassment claims arising from staff social events
Operators of licensed premises know better than most the risk of unpleasant incidents happening at work social events. At this time of year, with people returning to work after the Christmas holidays, many employers, in the licensed trade and otherwise, are having to deal with the consequences of some of their staff’s unfortunate actions at Christmas parties.
3 March 2011
Has the ECJ gone too far with it’s ruling on insurance premiums?
With the decision earlier in the week in relation to car insurance in Belgium, ruling that it is unlawful to differentiate between male and female applicants in the setting of premiums, has not the European Court of Justice gone too far on this occasion?
2 March 2011
Team moves: Court of Appeal reminds us of the Legal Risks
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Tullett Prebon PLC v BGC Brokers LP is a useful reminder of the serious legal risks involved in team moves.
1 March 2011
ACAS guidance on compulsory retirement following DRA abolition
After some prevarication, and consultation with business concerned about the effect that such a move would have on recruitment and retention of staff, the Government today announced that the Default Retirement Age (the age at which employers can force employees to retire – currently 65) is to be abolished from 6 April 2011.