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Job offers are frequently made “subject to” various conditions. The conditions might include satisfactory references, right to work checks or a medical examination. The nature of these conditions can…

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Apr 30, 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: Consultations, NDAs and TUPE in focus

Following on (mostly) from the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA), the government has this month introduced consultations, calls for evidence and guidelines.

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Apr 30, 2026

Improving the building control process for Category A and B work on higher-risk buildings

In this article, first published in PLC Construction, Katharine Tulloch considers the government's consultation on proposals to improve the proportionality of the building control process for Category…

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Apr 30, 2026

Investing in a French SAS?

The société par actions simplifiée (SAS) has become the dominant corporate vehicle for private equity investments, foreign investors and holding structures in France. However, unlike its more heavily…

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Apr 30, 2026

Law Commission Announces Major New Project on Consumer Class Actions Regime

On 20 April 2026, the Law Commission of England and Wales announced a major new project on the introduction of a collective class action regime for consumer actions. The review will explore how a new…

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Apr 30, 2026

PFAS State Snapshot: Illinois

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Apr 30, 2026

Protecting a performance bond: lessons from CR Construction UK v Barclays Bank plc

In this Insight, Marcus Birch considers the case of CR Construction (UK) Limited v Barclays Bank plc [2026] EWHC 202 (TCC) which concerned an unsuccessful application by a contractor for an injunction…

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Apr 30, 2026

Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality When Using AI Tools

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