Employment status, Martyn's Law, warranty claims and contractor insolvency

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Our in-house bulletin provides key legal updates across various practice areas to help ensure in-house lawyers, GCs and contract and procurement managers can easily and efficiently keep abreast of what’s happening in the legal world.

In this edition we cover:

  • The importance of the principles used to determine employment status as cited in the recent judgment in the HMRC v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd case.
  • The impact Martyn's Law will have if enacted.
  • Warranty claims notice, in the case of Drax Smart Generation Holdco Ltd v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Ltd.
  • Guidance on contractor insolvency.

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Key considerations for determining employment status: what do employers need to know?

The Supreme Court handed down its judgment on 16 September 2024 in the HMRC v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd case, which emphasised the importance of the principles used to determine employment status.

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Martyn’s Law) – what property owners and business operators need to know

Martyn’s Law is intended to improve public safety and protect against the threat of terrorism. This article highlights what premises will be affected if Martyn’s Law is enacted and what measures will need to be taken.

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Giving notice of a warranty claim: how much detail is reasonable?

The Court of Appeal has recently considered the interpretation of notice provisions in a share purchase agreement.

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Contractor insolvency: advice for employers

When a contractor goes into insolvency it’s a stressful time for all involved and employers often need to take quick action to keep a project going. 
 
What should you be considering in the immediate wake of an insolvency? This guide provides the steps for employers to take when a contractor goes into insolvency.

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