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The future of contractual freedom

What could the decision that a bakery was discriminatory in refusing to produce a cake with a gay slogan mean for the law of contract, asks Adrian Mason

How to manage atypical disciplinary processes

When dealing with allegations of misconduct, all employers must understand what procedure will apply, how it will be managed, and by whom, advises Kevin Poulter

Who's taking up the government on shared parental leave?

Minimal remuneration, perceived disruption in workforces, and antiquated management styles mean SPL is not reaching its potential, says Pippa Allsop

Legal uncertainty is creating a laissez-faire attitude towards data protection in Europe

Businesses cannot afford to keep a low profile and ignore data protection compliance, say lawyers

Worth noticing

Magnus Hassett discusses the importance of clarity and attention to detail, both in terms of complying with regulations and when writing notices and contracts

Children's compensation claims: A consumer's perspective

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott discusses amendments to the CPR regarding the deduction of success fees from children's compensation

Additional business line approvals take twice as long under FCA scrutiny

Companies find compliance with stricter regulatory controls increasingly burdensome

Anti-consumerist gospel group to perform exorcism on global firm King & Spalding

International law firm targeted by protestors for helping businesses sue governments for introducing 'harmful' legislation