Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status
In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.
Navigating the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: What it means for your business
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) represents a significant shift in the UK's approach to combating economic crime, improving corporate transparency, and anti-money laundering frameworks.
The downfall of the Captain Tom Foundation is a cautionary tale of what happens when a charity gets too close to home — highlighting the complexities of charity governance and accountability in the sector. The foundation, created to continue the fundraising legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore*, is now being shut down following a damning […]
Employers need to support couples during relationship breakups
Family Christmases are often followed by the news of unhappy couples calling it quits in January, leading to so-called "Divorce Day", as family lawyers receive numerous enquiries when they reopen after the Christmas break.
How to reduce the chances of a will being contested (Part 1)
One of the main reasons people draft a will is to give their family peace of mind. The last thing they want is for their friends and family to be squabbling over their assets when they die.
NHS workers fighting Covid-19, together with older people and the vulnerable are behind a spike in the demand for new wills over recent weeks according to the Law Society.
Often business people are somewhat disinterested in the content of a lease of commercial premises, but the lockdown measures resulting from the Coronavirus have prompted varied questions that are likely to leave a long-term print on the wording of leases.
We recommend you review and/or update your will on any major life-changing event. This could be anything from a birth, marriage, death, divorce, or even receiving a windfall such as a lottery win or inheritance.
Taking legal advice and honestly relying on it can stand as a defence to claims where a defendant’s necessary belief must be demonstrated for the claim to be successful.
Preparing a business-lasting power of attorney
In this article, private client solicitor Herman Cheung of West End law firm RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) considers the advantages, needs and practical examples of creating a bu
Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status
In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.
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