How YOU can profit as foreign predators circle home-grown businesses

American and other foreign predators are in a frenzy to buy British firms, and this takeover spree may fill you with dismay over the loss of often historic household names to overseas ownership. But ignoring this stock market phenomenon of the summer of 2026 could be an expensive mistake. Being an investor sometimes means mixed …

Employment Rights Act will turbocharge creative interview techniques

Friday 22 May 2026 5:08 am  |  Updated:  Thursday 21 May 2026 3:36 pm Driven by the upcoming Employment Rights Act, which grants unfair dismissal rights to new starters after July 1, 2026, businesses are expected to increase the use of creative vetting methods – like Duolingo’s “taxi driver test” – but this exposes them to …

Civil Litigation – Judges tire of gameplaying tactics in costs disputes

It has been an assumption for years in costs budgeting in civil litigation: claimants start high and negotiate down, assuming there will be scope for ending up at the figure wanted all along. But have judges had enough of the game-playing? Two judgments in quick succession from Master Thornett have both criticised claimants’ overstated costs …

Selling Your House During Divorce: The Biggest Mistakes People Make

Buying or selling your house is always a major life decision. But when divorce is involved, the process becomes significantly more emotional, financially complex, and high stakes. For many people, the marital home represents far more than just real estate. It holds memories, routines, stability for children, and a sense of identity. During divorce, decisions …

Warning to anyone who’s divorced over simple mistake that could see your ex get ALL of your pension

ANYONE divorcing needs to make a key pension check or all their savings could end up with their former partner. Many people don’t realise that pension benefits are not usually included in your will.It means that if you die before taking a private pension, your provider will be left to decide where the cash goes. …

Cyber-attacks cost UK businesses £3.7 billion in litigation over the past year – with this likely to…

New research from Gallagher and CEBR reveals shareholder litigation accounted for £3.7 billion of the £11.7 billion total cost of cyber-attacks to large UK businesses in 2025, with legal and reputational fallout emerging as major financial risks for boards. Shareholder litigation accounted for £3.7 billion of the £11.7 billion total cost of cyber-attacks to large …

Mediation for Divorcing Couples with Children: Secret Advantages

In the realm of divorce, where tensions often run high and conflicts seem insurmountable, mediation for divorcing couples with children emerges as a lesser-known yet highly effective approach. Here are some lesser-known secrets about mediation for divorcing couples that divorce experts and litigation attorneys may not readily share: 1. Mediation has Predictable Costs And is …

A Masterclass in the “New Rules” of Trademark Litigation

Global pop star Dua Lipa recently filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, alleging that the tech giant featured a copyrighted image of her on the cardboard boxes of their television sets without permission. While Samsung denies any intentional misuse, Lipa’s legal team maintains that the company violated her copyright, trademark, and publicity rights …