Government decide against writing “caste” into the Equality Act

The government has responded to a recent consultation on how to handle caste discrimination in the UK. The report looked into whether “caste” should be added to the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 or if, instead, they…

Technology in the Leisure & hospitality sector

Technology underpins everything we do. How we run a business, interact with customers or even customer expectations are all being determined by the latest developments in technology. The biggest areas of technological development are in…

GDPR brings new challenges for brand protection

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which came into force on 25 May 2018 has brought significant new challenges for brand owners, in terms of their ability to enforce trade mark rights. ICANN’s WHOIS domain…

Leaseholders beware – Airbnb hosting may breach your lease

Leaseholders should take note of the decision in the recent case of Bermondsey Exchange Freeholders Limited v Ninos Koumetto (trustee in bankruptcy for Kevin Conway), which addresses whether leasehold properties can be used as temporary accommodation…

The new Construction Sector Deal – an opportunity for the Technology sector?

On 5 July the Government published its Construction Sector Deal. Setting out a vision for the construction sector over the coming years, it also reinforces the key role which technology will need to play to help the sector reach its goals. The…

Whistleblowing – Can an allegation also be a disclosure of information?

The law in relation to protected disclosures is complex and evolving. The 2013 amendment which required that the disclosure be made “in the public interest” was designed to make it more difficult for employees to complain about breaches…

Same-sex spouses can reside in any EU country

As EU citizens, we have the right to reside in any other Member State for over three months if we decide to work in the host country or if we have sufficient resources for ourselves and our family members not to become a burden on the social…