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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.

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National Conveyancing Week 2024

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP is proud to be associated with a brand-new initiative to improve the experience of home movers and professionals involved in the home moving process.

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When dealmakers bite down on a MAC clause

Court ruling highlights the challenge for buyers if a deal turns sour. Any MAC clause needs to be well drafted, so it is unambiguous.

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Managing the menopause at work

Wednesday, 18 October, is World Menopause Day.

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Protecting your business should you lose mental capacity

10 October is World Mental Health Day 2023, and with that in mind, private client solicitor James McMullan looks at how business owners can protect their business interests, should they lose mental capacity.

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Right-to-rent crackdown

Residential landlords in the sight line over illegal renters

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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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Employment Law Basics

The basics of what employers need to know and what they should be mindful of.

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Brand protection and your business

If your brand is left unprotected, there is a serious risk to your business. We set out below how registering a trade mark can yield sizeable commercial benefits whilst simultaneously mitigating risk.

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What is General Data Protection Regulation?

The aim of the GDPR is to harmonise the current data protection laws across the EU member states.

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Getting problem relationships through Christmas

The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples who decide to call it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.

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The Bribery Act: The one time you should look for the price tag

The Bribery Act ushered in a stricter anti-corruption regime when it came into force in 2011 and although Christmas gifts and hospitality are not banned, it’s important that companies don’t splash out and end up in deep water with over-generous Christmas gifts.

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