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Wealth Tax or Stamp Duty Land Tax?

Many observers of the London property market would have been hoping for a reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax rates in the UK government's recent budget announcement, but to no avail.

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Vacant properties ‘stolen’ by fraudsters

A recent High Court case, Dreamvar (UK) Ltd -v- Mishcon De Reya (A Firm), demonstrated that the Land Registry could spot a fraudulent transaction.

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Courts hit high and hard with new health and safety fines

One year after the introduction of tough new health and safety sentencing guidelines, a series of high profile cases show that courts are not holding back when it comes to imposing the higher fines, which can be directly linked to a corporate defendant’s turnover.

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Complex challenges for employers in the year ahead

Constant changes and increasing complexity have helped make employment law a frontline challenge for business and this year looks set to continue the trend.

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Getting to work amidst travel chaos and disruption

There are several reasons why employees may have trouble getting to work because of major disruptions. The common cause recently is the ASLEF and RMT strikes affecting Southern and Gatwick Express train services, with the next bout of strikes planned for 24, 25 and 27 January. On Monday, tube strikes also affected commuters having a massive impact on businesses in London. And with today’s weather both ice and snow are affecting the roads and public transport around the country. The question is what can employers do?

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Equal Pay Day 2016

Equal pay day falls today, 10 November 2016, only one day later than last year. This means that women stop earning relative to men today.

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UK approach to AI regulation

AI is rapidly advancing and revolutionising how we live, work and interact with technology. AI makes the impossible possible, and the future holds great promise for how this technology can transform our world. However, as with any ground-breaking technology, risks and challenges are associated with the development and implementation of AI, which society must consider and address to ensure a responsible and beneficial outcome for all.

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Death of a shareholder

Corporate solicitor Evangelos Kyveris and private client partner James McMullan of West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette, look at what happens to a shareholder's shares when they die.

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Estate planning for blended families

Navigating wills and inheritance

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Unfair contract terms

The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 protects parties with less bargaining power from unfair or unreasonable contractual terms. A crucial part of the Act is the “reasonableness test”, which assesses the fairness and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses.

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Can a UK employee work abroad remotely?

Many UK employees are considering working abroad due to the rise of remote working opportunities and the desire for more flexible lifestyles. However, before employers consider agreeing to such an arrangement, they must understand the legal implications and potential challenges that may arise.

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Greenwashing attracts the wrong attention

Businesses must not paint themselves in artificial shades when pushing their environmental credentials.

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