In the context of a company acquisition, restrictive covenants can be extremely important for the buyer. These restrictive covenants can help to protect the buyer’s investment in the business by preventing key employees from leaving and taking valuable knowledge or clients with them.

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Employee restrictive covenants are contractual provisions that restrict an employee's activities after they leave a company, with lots of things to consider as an employer.

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On 21 April 2023, Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, becoming the second minister in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet to be accused of bullying in the workplace.

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Part 2 of Emma Vantine's insights and time at Joelson working with female founders.

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Insights into Emma Vantine's time at Joelson working with female founders.

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In the latest intellectual property dispute between retail giants Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Aldi, the High Court has ruled in favour of M&S after finding that Aldi had imitated its Christmas themed gin bottles. The decision comes only a year after the infamous Colin and Cuthbert Caterpillar dispute took social media by storm and was settled by the retailers.

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Following a string of work-based sex discrimination and sexual harassment headlines in recent years, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has become the latest to be accused of a toxic work culture, following the release of a BBC documentary detailing allegations of sexually discriminatory behaviour in the workplace.

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The Government is currently legislating the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. This follows the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act which was fast-tracked through Parliament in March 2022 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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With just under a month into 2023, strike action has already been taken by rail services, the Royal Mail, NHS nurses and ambulance drivers, with more strikes from the rail industry and teachers to come.

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AI is becoming increasingly powerful, no more so than in the forthcoming case between Getty Images and Stability AI. Getty Images is alleging copyright infringement against Stability AI.

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In Louboutin v Amazon, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) has recently considered whether online marketplaces could be held directly liable for trademark infringement for offering and advertising counterfeit goods sold by third parties on their respective platforms.

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The government has proposed to make second staircases obligatory in residential buildings over 30 metres for safety reasons.

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The drop-shipping supply chain model has continued to grow in popularity, particularly as it enables smaller businesses to serve its customers without needing to maintain a warehouse full of stock.

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In a recent judgment, the High Court refused to find that a broad exclusion of liability clause was unlawful.

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A new claim launched by drivers last month alleges that Uber is in breach of the March 2021 decision ruling that they are classed as "workers" and has not been paying them minimum wage.

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What employers should keep in mind when planning, hosting and recovering from seasonal festivities...

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A SPAC is company incorporated and floated for the purpose of making an acquisition.

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100 UK companies have pledged to implement a four day work week after a successful trial.

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With the Football World Cup underway in Qatar and most kick-offs during working hours, many employers are considering or have already made adjustments or special allowances for those wanting to watch matches.

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As Elon Musk continues to bulldoze his way through the Corporate world, his most recent faux-pas has employment lawyers baffled and employees asking what their rights are.

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