Legislation making flexible working a more routine part of the employment landscape has just received Royal Assent. Senior Employment Associate Alice Kinder writes that although some bosses might regard it as potentially impeding productivity, more astute organisations will view the change as a way of retaining staff at a time of uncertainty in the labour market.

With everyone from film producers to parliamentarians expressing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence, regulation of the technology seems imminent. However, with governments still trying to determine what form that regulation should take, Commercial and Technology Partner James Teare explains why it’s essential for companies to put their own AI policies in place now to avoid leaving themselves open to challenges in the future.

Alice is one of six finalists named in the Rising Star category of the seventh annual UK Social Mobility Awards. Alice was recently among a number of social mobility ambassadors appointed by The Law Society for England and Wales, and is a regular commentator on the issue.

New data from The Insolvency Service shows a continued sharp rise in the number of companies running into difficulties. Even so, David Higgins, Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Partner at Bexley Beaumont believes that close scrutiny of the figures reveals how directors doing their best to seize the initiative and save viable elements of their firms.

The number of neighbours caught up in legal disputes continues to climb, with some cases due to frictions arising from home improvements. Real Estate Disputes Partner Matthew Wayman explains how knowing where you stand - or build - can help avoid difficulties.

In her latest article CEO Karen Bexley discusses collaboration over competition and how fostering a culture of collaboration can lead to greater success for all.

Ahead of this year’s Social Mobility Day, Bexley Beaumont Senior Associate Alice Kinder suggests that efforts to foster career progress regardless of someone’s circumstances might be helped by outlawing workplace discrimination on the basis of socio-economic background

Commercial Partner Elizabeth Selby in her latest article discusses her top tips for suppliers of parcel delivery services. Regardless of whether you deliver to homes, stores or lockers, Elizabeth discusses five things to think about when drafting your B2B Terms and Conditions.

Thank you to Manchester Law Society for kindly featuring Bexley Beaumont in this month’s Messenger following being awarded Legal 500 Boutique Law Firm of the Year earlier this year and discussing why Bexley Beaumont in its fourth year continues to attract top talent due to its unique offering.

New accusations that Manchester City have breached football’s Financial Fair Play rules have drawn fresh attention to the importance of clubs’ commercial income. Bill Lister at Bexley Beaumont discusses off-pitch earnings.