Commercial solicitor Sam Lyon explains how collaboration and partnering work in practice. 

The Information Commissioner's Office has now published guidance on the application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to research information held by higher education institutions - that is, universities and publicly-funded research bodies. Solicitor Joanne Stronach summarises the key points of interest in the guidance.

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Head of Business Services John Noctor looks at the implications of a recent High Court decision for directors of private limited companies. The case of Smith v Butler concerned a dispute between the Chairman and Managing Director.

In this month's employment law update, Caroline Redhead advises businesses on what the growing emphasis on a “right to be forgotten” means to businesses and Hazel Phillips looks at cases involving employer references and reasonable adjustment.

Caroline Redhead explains what the growing emphasis on a “right to be forgotten” means to businesses.

New ET Charges, HSE Consultation & more  in October's issue of E-Legal

The latest Employment Tribunal statistics show a fall in the number of claims as the government  proposes to charge claimants.

The Health & Safety Executive is currently consulting on a plan to charge businesses for inspections.