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Consumer update

Recent cases have revealed the complexity of the unfair relationship test, says Bryan Nott

Well appointed?

The courts have attempted to take a balanced approach to appointing administrators since Minmar, but more guidance is needed, says Rodric Williams

Accounts manager who commuted to Libya was employed in UK

Supreme Court says tribunal can hear claim

Employment update

Sue Ashtiany reviews the changes to unfair dismissal claims, the employment tribunal review, the modern workplaces consultation, contract claims and dismissal, and a discrimination case

Company update

Debbie King considers transferring shares, oral contracts and termination provisions, opportunities for SMEs introduced by the chancellor's autumn statement, boardroom diversity and the first sentence under the Bribery Act

Man who worked in Libya was employed in UK, Supreme Court says

An accounts manager who worked in Libya, and whose manager was based in Cairo, was employed in the UK and could claim unfair dismissal, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Mixed blessing

The decision in Tiffin could have more damaging consequences for partners than first thought, warns Peter Garry

Partner or employee?

The much-anticipated decision in Tiffin has provided clarity as to when a fixed-share partner is a genuine partner, without statutory employment rights.