I am generally of the view that human beings are somewhat self-centred and perhaps more so in today’s society of immediate gratification. This being the case, the prospect of giving...
Exclusivity terms that seek to prevent individuals from doing work for other people (or doing so without their employer’s consent) have been unenforceable when included in zero-hours contracts since 2015....
An Employment Tribunal recently considered this query and determined that yes, settlement agreements could waive unknown future claims. However this decision was later overturned by the Employment Appeals Tribunal. The...
A lunchtime presentation from Alex Codd, Assistant Director Economic Development & Regeneration at Hull City Council Please join our Planning and Development Team at lunchtime on Thursday 26th January when...
It is quite hard to know where to start when considering the UK government’s response, or lack of it, to the current crisis in the National Health Service; not that...
On 5 October 2022 the Supreme Court handed down a ‘momentous decision for company law’ (in the words of Lady Arden) in the landmark case of BTI 2014 LLC v...
With great power comes great responsibility. For company directors, these responsibilities can present serious personal liabilities when things go wrong. Section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act...
A planning application for development must include a red-line plan identifying all land to which the application relates and this should encompass direct access to a public road. When a...
It is quite hard to believe that the vote on the UK’s continued membership of the European Union took place on 23 June 2016, six and a half years ago....
On 5 December 2022 the government published its response to last year’s “Consultation on Making Flexible Working the Default”. The document is lengthy but set out below are the key...
Fraudulent Calumny in the limelight – Sharpe v Dyson and Anor [2022] EWHC 2462 (Ch) As our loved ones approach old age, most people seek to spend more time with...
A young lawyer’s cupboard clear-out has kickstarted a campaign to encourage colleagues and clients to support food banks in the run-up to the festive season. Emma Horscraft, a trainee solicitor...
A team of local business professionals are pressing on with their part in a million pound plus nationwide charity push-ups campaign after each hitting their target by the deadline of...
With the festive season fast approaching your Christmas shopping is likely well underway, but what happens if a gift you have purchased is broken or faulty? Whether you purchased the...
Recently Rollits invited a Menopause Specialist to speak to employees about the effects of menopause both in a personal and work context. This was a well-attended event by both male...
We often find it hard to discuss what might happen if a marriage does not work out and therefore don’t consider the plans we can put in place at the...
In the recent case of Ian Paul McLean and Ors v Brett McLean H10CL283 (unreported) (“McLean”), the Court has shed light on the binding nature of mutual wills, and, the...
In the autumn statement on 17 November 2022, the Government announced an increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW), from 1 April 2023. The rates...
Oscar Wilde said “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness”. True words indeed, but it is a fine line between using someone or something...
Rollits has reinforced its strong credentials across its practice areas with a series of recommendations in the latest Chambers and Partners UK legal directory. The 2023 volume is acknowledged as...
The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday 20th November and many employers may be anticipating a drop in employee productivity as a result, particularly if the...
Mae West, whose career spanned over seven decades in the golden days of Hollywood once famously said ‘every man I meet wants to protect me. I can’t figure out from...
Modern communication has evolved so that email has become one of, if not, the leading method of business communication. Such evolution has resulted in email becoming increasingly formal as well...
My first Rollits Food Blog was on corporate insolvencies and the need for tight credit control. My second blog was on Avian Flu and the devastating culling of flocks. I...
Earlier this year we produced a newsletter (which can be read here) which provided an overview of The Charities Act 2022, which received Royal Assent on 24 February 2022. On...
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak started on 27 October 2021. At the beginning of November there were 230 cases in England, of which 96 instances have been...
Over the last few years we have seen an increase in issues arising for development sites where the access to the site is over a private access and not an...
Assets of Community Value, or ACVs, are not a new concept. They were introduced by the Localism Act 2011, but we are seeing increasing use of them, particularly to protect...
Clicking the Accept All button means you are accepting analytics and third-party cookies (check the full list). We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience. To control which cookies are set, click Settings.
Our use of cookies.
You can learn more detailed information in our Privacy Policy
Some cookies are essential, whilst others help us improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. The technology to maintain this privacy management relies on cookie identifiers. Removing or resetting your browser cookies will reset these preferences.
Essential Cookies
These cookies enable core website functionality, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
Google Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics cookies help us to understand your experience of the website and do not store any personal data. Click here for a full list of Google Analytics cookies used on this site.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-Party cookies are set by our partners and help us to improve your experience of the website. Click here for a full list of third-party plugins used on this site.