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The Supreme Court rules on the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954

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The New Tenant Fees Act 2019: How will it affect you?

In June 2019, a new Act came into force that has a profound effect on the rental market.

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Eco-Law: striving to be an ethical lawyer with impact

While there may be some dinosaurs still rejecting even the concept of anthropogenic climate change, the rest of us are aware of the need not to ignore the scientific data.

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Reform set to cut complexity of inheritance tax

Proposed changes could have far-reaching implications for future estate tax planning

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Fines fly following airline cyber breach

The news that British Airways is facing a fine of £184m after personal data of some 500,000 customers was harvested by cybercriminals shows the tough stance of the UK’s data regulator following the introduction of new EU data protection laws last year.

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Proposed changes to the leasehold reform system

Here, we look at the committee’s findings, examine what the government’s response is likely to be, and discuss the reaction of the housing sector so far.

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Good practice is vital for employers in managing tribunal claims

In July, the Supreme Court ruled that Employment Tribunal claim fees were unlawful, meaning all Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeals Tribunal fees paid since 2013 will need to be reimbursed.

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Top 5 tips for a successful business relocation

It’s said that moving house is one of the most stressful events of your life.

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Giving rookie renters a helping hand

Following the recent A level results, many first-time students will be looking for last-minute accommodation, if they aren’t heading to their first choice of university with an assured place in the halls of residence.

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How to behave in front of the children during a divorce

The priority must be the children’s welfare and wellbeing. Using them as a weapon is cruel in the extreme.

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Workforce wellbeing must include mental health awareness

A recent workplace study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development found that those suffering from mental health issues were 37% more likely to get into conflict with colleagues, 80% found it difficult to concentrate and 50% are potentially less patient with customers/clients.

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How to speed up the conveyance process

Getting that SOLD! sign up faster in a soft market

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