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Retail’s battle with ‘dupe’ culture — how brands like Lululemon are fighting back
We explore recent examples of how brands are responding to dupe culture and outline practical steps that retail businesses can take to protect their brand.
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Employment Rights Bill roadmap — what’s changing & when
We break down the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) — what’s changing, when it’s happening and how you can prepare.
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Brabners lines up support for historic Lancaster rugby club with shirt sponsorship
We’re proud to be supporting Lancaster’s Vale of Lune RUFC by sponsoring the team’s away shirts for the next two seasons.
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HyNot judicial review decision highlights the importance of acting promptly
We explore how the Court considered the requirement of promptness, the arguments made and what this means for claimants considering judicial review.
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Christmas markets & public safety — key legal duties for organisers & retailers
We explore safety considerations around Christmas markets and outline practical steps to comply with relevant safety legislation.
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Scaling Southport — understanding the needs of a business community
We explore the challenges and opportunities that Southport faces and outline how we can build a lasting legacy that other places can learn from.
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Southern Housing v Emmanuel — what landlords need to know about forced access
We explore the judgment and what it means for landlords when tenants refuse access for essential safety checks.
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Brabners advises shareholders of Rural Solutions on strategic acquisition by Celnor Group
Our corporate team advised the shareholders of Rural Solutions on its acquisition by Celnor Group, an investor in businesses across the TICC sector.
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Lights, camera, litigation — The Lost King case
We explore the legal and reputational implications of dramatising ‘real life’ events for the screen.
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Building Links network rounds up the key construction law cases that have shaped the industry in 2025
We provide an overview of key construction law cases from 2025 and explore the practical implications and emerging trends that are shaping the industry.
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Pensions in divorce — achieving equality in retirement through sharing, attachment & offsetting
We explore how pensions are treated in divorce, from entitlement and valuation to division options.
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Unlocking Lancashire’s potential — navigating talent, investment & identity
We explore the challenges and opportunities facing Lancashire businesses and the solutions they’re building together.
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Procurement Act 2023 — modification provisions for public contracts explained
We explore how contracting authorities must approach contract variations under the Procurement Act 2023.
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Weight loss drugs in sport — WADA’s watchlist, performance trade offs & what athletes need to know
We explore what’s known and emerging about GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro and what athletes need to consider as interest and scrutiny grow.
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5 types of financial order on divorce or civil partnership dissolution explained
We set out everything you need to know about financial orders — how they work, the different types and more.
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Feeling trapped? Options for succession & exit for law firm partners
We explore the succession options available to law firm partners — from partner buy‑outs to private equity sales, acquisitions and EOTs.
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Can The Hundred challenge the IPL? 6 potential key changes explained in new era for English cricket
2025 could well be remembered as the ‘end of the beginning’ for The Hundred.
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Is your AI patentable? Lessons from the Court of Appeal’s landmark ruling
We explore the key issues from the case and consider the practical implications for those operating in the tech, creative and data-driven sectors.
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Immigration after the 2025 rule changes — protecting the ‘hidden’ sports workforce
We explore the new immigration changes including higher salary thresholds, stricter qualification levels and limited relief under the TSL.
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Void & voidable marriages — what are they & when can you annul?
We explain how and when a marriage can be annulled as well as how to know if a marriage is void or voidable.
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English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill — what it means for retail leases
We explore what the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill means in practice and how its reforms may affect both retail tenants and landlords.
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Autumn Budget 2025 — Employee Ownership Trust capital gains tax changes explained
We explore the Chancellor’s decision to change the capital gains tax (CGT) relief available for disposals to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).
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Autumn Budget 2025 — key changes for personal estate planning & administration
We unpack the headline measures and present some practical steps that you can take to optimise your planning and protect your loved ones for the future.
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AI Growth Zones — what the £31bn tech investment means for the North
We explore the potential of AI Growth Zones to transform the region through investment and job creation while also highlighting ongoing environmental concerns.
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Getty Images v Stability AI — key intellectual property lessons for AI developers
We break down the key takeaways from the final ruling and consider what they mean for the evolving relationship between IP law and AI development.
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