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Attention! Employers are set to become accountable for the harassment of their staff by third parties under the proposed Worker Protection Bill, but what does this mean for the workplace, and how can your business prepare for the changes? Find out here: CVSoci.al/ZovMphEi

Culture Club settles dispute with former drummer Jon Moss for £1.75m just before High Court trial. Moss was suing for exclusion, loss of profit, and alleging conspiracy to defraud Boy George. But why do so many cases settle just before trial? CVSoci.al/qEFgyS7I

We are proud to share this wonderful review from one of our clients in The Legal 500 about Lorna Carter, a Partner and Head of Construction. Her leadership, client-centred approach, and expertise have made a lasting impact on our clients. Find out more: CVSoci.al/8rLn3yGi

Exciting news! We recently advised on the largest commercial property deal in South Wales in the past year. Our team's astute commercial awareness, strong technical capabilities, and dedication were key to this complex transaction Read more: CVSoci.al/GDixTSZS

Join us in welcoming Craig Kelly to our Corporate & Commercial team! His expertise and enthusiasm will benefit our clients greatly, we can't wait to see his impact and the exciting projects he'll be working on. Learn more about Craig here: CVSoci.al/AuS8yrXO

Important reminder for property guardian providers! A Court of Appeal ruling in the Wu v Chelmsford City Council case highlights the potential consequences of committing an illegal eviction, even if it was unintentional. Read here to learn more: CVSoci.al/lPqqAvCI

Approach with caution! The Technology and Construction Court refused a main contractor's request to stay execution against a dormant company. We explore what this decision means, read here: CVSoci.al/W4GWVuj8

A Supreme Court decision has highlighted the risks of non-compliance with requirements for public trusts over land. Planning permission granted to a developer may be invalidated if a public trust is not properly considered. Learn more here: CVSoci.al/nw8Pk7Qq

Can a country's name be trademarked? British supermarket chain Iceland Foods lost its trademark appeal for "ICELAND". The EU Intellectual Property Office's Grand Board advises caution when registering a country name as a trademark. CVSoci.al/~Zx9uu50

Did you watch Bank of Dave on Netflix? The film explores Dave Fishwick's unconventional wealth management approach and his views on inheritance. Learn about the trend of disinheriting children among the wealthy in our article: CVSoci.al/6QTpa4AZ

Today is a big day for building safety in the UK! The Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations come into force today, meaning more buildings will be subject to the new and more stringent building safety regime. Find out more about what this means: CVSoci.al/7m6T7O4p

Supreme Court rules in Rakusen v Jepsen & Others that Rent Repayment Orders (‘RROs’) cannot be made against a superior landlord. Property guardian providers can now rest assured that tenants cannot seek redress from the superior landlord. CVSoci.al/FYAZUKiv

Discover the Charities Act 2022 and how it plans to alleviate administrative burdens while implementing necessary changes in the charitable sector. Gain insights on the recent and upcoming developments and it's impact in this article. CVSoci.al/1IeKWFVX

Dutch F1 driver Nyck De Vries debuted for AlphaTauri after a dispute with a Dutch real estate millionaire over an alleged breach of a 2018 loan agreement. Our latest article explores the case's outcome and how it could have been prevented. CVSoci.al/1eRqWR1j

Tragedy struck the Presley family as Lisa Marie Presley died suddenly at 54. Now, a family feud has ensued as her mother challenges her Will. Priscilla Presley is suspicious of the document's date and signature, which she believes was forged. Read here: CVSoci.al/QZYl7YMa

The UK government intends to sign the Singapore Convention on Mediation, a legal agreement that could save businesses up to £5.9 billion annually. Learn more about the benefits of this move in our article: CVSoci.al/o8dMfUkh

Commercial property market polarisation predicted for 2023! With vacancies costing an average of £128k per annum, landlords & developers need to mitigate void costs. Learn how a 'meanwhile use' can be the answer in Alex Hutchings's article. #realestate… CVSoci.al/wsgN4BE6

A property dispute is being taken to court over a restriction placed on a college in Worcestershire. The restriction means that the college site can only be sold for educational purposes, leading to a conflict with the local council. CVSoci.al/CoYNaKd2

In this update, we discuss the enforcement of English judgments and costs orders in the UAE following the decision in Invest Bank v El-Husseini and Others [2022]. #disputes #internationaldisputes #UAE CVSoci.al/QeamUt06

Introducing Francesca Jus-Burke, to our Corporate & Commercial team as a Senior Associate. With her expertise as an international rower, we're confident she'll help clients navigate even the choppiest of legal waters. Read more about Francesca here: CVSoci.al/wcDiMNen