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Inheritance disputes on the rise

Inheritance challenges and disputed wills are soaring, but not just the mega-wealthy are fuelling the action.

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Why flexibility and rigid rules won’t mix in the workplace

From 6 April 2024, employees will have the statutory right to request flexible working arrangements from day one of their employment.

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Key aspects of the Chancellor’s March 2024 Spring Budget

Our experienced solicitors look at the key points of this year's Spring Budget and how they could affect you.

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Understanding Dyscalculia: Employer’s Guide

This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for employers regarding dyscalculia, a mathematical learning difficulty affecting approximately 5% of the UK population. In it, we'll look at dyscalculia, its impact on employees and the legal obligations employers have to support neurodivergent employees.

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Flipping property and taxes

Whether 2024 will see a further dip in house prices divides property market commentators, while buyers play the wait-and-see game on the mortgage market. The lure of fast profits to be made while the market is slow draws many amateur property developers into the sector.

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We’re proud to support Update Your Will Week 2024

It aims to raise awareness of the risks of not having an up-to-date will and encourages people to update their will to ensure their wishes are fulfilled when they die.

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Zero-hours contracts: many questions

Businesses are increasingly using non-standard contracts to add more flexibility to their workforce. But, with recent regulations seeking to make sure zero-hours contracts are fair, what do businesses need to look out for?

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Facing up to the social media challenge

Every business using social media should get to grips with publishing law and advertising regulations if they are to avoid reputation-damaging incidents.

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Publication of Employment Tribunal Judgments

What does this mean for employers facing a claim in the Employment Tribunal (ET)?

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Taking stock pays off when planning for inheritance tax

In tax planning terms it’s high priority and it is worth making sure your estate doesn’t miss out on the allowance if you are a potential match on the criteria.

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Employers to pay apprenticeship levy

The apprenticeship levy is due to come into force in April 2017

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Unmarried couples need to protect themselves

Cohabitees should face up and formalise arrangements, rather than keeping their fingers crossed.

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