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The long awaited decision of the Supreme Court in the Asda equal pay saga is to some extent disappointing. Two difficult points of law had been considered by the ET, the EAT and the Court of Appeal.... Read more

Three complex patent cases lead this month’s briefing. Alcon Research LLC & Anor v Actavis Group PTC EHF & Ors concerned a patent for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension, the validity of which... Read more

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Cases  LM v DM (Costs Ruling) [2021] EWFC 28 (12 March 2021), Mostyn J – Applicant for interim financial relief deprived of half of her costs because she did not negotiate openly and reasonably with... Read more

This month’s Briefing includes three Court of Appeal judgments, six decisions of the lower courts, two rulings from the CJEU and one from the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal, as well as a report on the... Read more

The launch of the structure of the charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) in 2013 allowed unincorporated charity trustees to take advantage of the limited liability offered by a company, without... Read more

The Equality Act 2010 The introduction of the Equality Act 2010 (EA) initiated a decisive change in how companies, charities, and public bodies implement their equality polices. A raft of equality... Read more

Covid-19 has disrupted daily routines and impinged on the work choices for many people. Home working, virtual meetings and utilizing electronic signatures is the new normal; until we get back to the... Read more

Case Summaries Re A & B (Children) (Deaf Parent - Assessment and Practice) [2021] EWFC 10 (9 February 2021), Elizabeth Isaacs as a High Court judge – Care order and placement of children aged two and... Read more