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Cracking CASS 16: The New Playbook for Stablecoin Issuers in the UK

Cracking CASS 16: The New Playbook for Stablecoin Issuers in the UK

The Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) is a highly detailed set of regulations developed by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ...
A Foot in the Door: The Employment Rights Act Reform Employers May Be Underestimating

A Foot in the Door: The Employment Rights Act Reform Employers May Be Underestimating

Much of the attention surrounding the Employment Rights Act 2025 has understandably focused on the headline reforms: day-one unfair dismissal ...
Case Study: When Proactive Conveyancing Keeps a Chain Moving

Case Study: When Proactive Conveyancing Keeps a Chain Moving

Estate agents know that successful transactions depend on more than legal expertise alone. Communication, commercial awareness and a willingness to ...
UK Trade Mark Registration: Why Your Business Should Protect Its Brand

UK Trade Mark Registration: Why Your Business Should Protect Its Brand

Protect your brand with UK trade mark registration. Discover the benefits, ownership considerations and international protection strategies.In this mid-year update, ...
What Happens When an Inheritance Dispute Begins? A Guide to UK Estate Disputes

What Happens When an Inheritance Dispute Begins? A Guide to UK Estate Disputes

When an inheritance dispute begins, it can quickly become complex, particularly where high-value estates or family assets are involved. Understanding ...
Major Commercial Leasehold Law Reforms: Law Commission’s Business Tenancies and Commercial Leasehold Projects

Major Commercial Leasehold Law Reforms: Law Commission’s Business Tenancies and Commercial Leasehold Projects

Both current and future residential landlords should carefully take note of the latest Government developments on Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) ...
The Fair Work Agency and the Construction Industry: What Construction Employers Need to Know

The Fair Work Agency and the Construction Industry: What Construction Employers Need to Know

The Fair Work Agency ("FWA") was established under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and officially commenced operations on 7 April ...
Herrington Carmichael secures High Court win for Hattons of London in employee competition dispute

Herrington Carmichael secures High Court win for Hattons of London in employee competition dispute

Herrington Carmichael has successfully represented Hattons of London Ltd in High Court proceedings against a number of its former employees ...
Hospitality Tipping Law Update: New Employer Duties from October 2026

Hospitality Tipping Law Update: New Employer Duties from October 2026

The Government has published its response to consultation, together with a revised draft Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent ...
Mid-Year Commercial Legal Update for 2026: Are You Keeping Pace with Change?

Mid-Year Commercial Legal Update for 2026: Are You Keeping Pace with Change?

If 2025 was the year of legal reform, 2026 is the year of real-world impact. Across consumer law, data regulation ...
All in a Day's Work - Race Discrimination: Risks, Realities and Employer Responsibilities

All in a Day’s Work – Race Discrimination: Risks, Realities and Employer Responsibilities

In this episode of All in a Day’s Work on The Legal Room UK, Alex Harper is joined by Maryam ...
EPC Changes for Landlords and Tenants: New EPC Requirements and Minimum Energy Standards

EPC Changes for Landlords and Tenants: New EPC Requirements and Minimum Energy Standards

Both current and future residential landlords should carefully take note of the latest Government developments on Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) ...