A recent case handled by our litigation department demonstrates just how unpredictable litigation can be and highlights the potential costs implications for a party acting unreasonably. Background We acted for the Defendant in this case, a specialist IT recruitment company. Our client had placed one of its consultants (the Claimant) in a position overseas, where…
Read detailsThe new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) radically overhauls the existing data protection legislation. We look at its implications for businesses and what steps they need to take now. The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. That seems some way off but with a greater regulatory burden…
Read detailsThe recent case of Holland v Oxford City Council considered an age-old question: is land held under a lease or licence? The distinction is important as it affects an occupier’s rights to enjoy and remain on the land. What was unusual about this case is that it related to pitches at a fun fair. We…
Read detailsAn article by Bracher Rawlins partner Andrew Cromby has been published in the Solicitors Journal. In Brexit: Negotiating another partnership dispute, Andrew considers the parallels between the UK’s departure from the EU and bitter partnership exits faced by law firms. “Partnership exits can be particularly problematic where the departing partner is a longstanding, full equity…
Read detailsA bicycle courier is a worker entitled to employment rights according to a recent ruling by the Employment Tribunal. We look at the latest in a string of decisions that are having repercussions across the “gig economy”. Margaret Dewhurst had worked as a courier for CitySprint for two years. In November, she brought a case…
Read detailsFor many, the festive season is a time for celebration and indulgence. Throughout December, bars and restaurants are bustling with work Christmas parties. Very often, people have “one too many” and for the most part go home without incident. But what happens if an employee gets into a confrontation at the office party? Can the…
Read detailsBracher Rawlins employment partner Lee Gabbie recently took part in a two-part webinar on Social Media in the Workplace hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW). Lee was joined by Yvonne Foster, managing director of Lotus HR. In the first session, the discussion centred on the extent to which employers are able to monitor…
Read detailsBracher Rawlins acts for the Newmarket Horsemen’s Group as they successfully secure the rejection of planning permission to build 400 houses in Newmarket In 2014, Lord Derby was granted outline planning permission to build 400 homes at Hatchfield Farm in Newmarket. This followed five years of local opposition to the scheme, much of it led…
Read detailsPokémon Go has caused headlines around the world since the augmented reality game was launched in the summer. Most have not been positive. A woman in the US is reported to have found a dead body while playing the game. Players have been lured to remote places and robbed of their phones, in one case…
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