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Blame game ends

We highlight the benefits of 'no blame' divorce, which came into effect in April 2022.

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Effects of Covid-19 on inheritance tax

Private Client solicitor, James McMullan, takes a closer look at the effects of covid-19 on inheritance-tax and estate planning.

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In light of Grenfell, changes are coming

The Grenfell Tower tragedy raised many doubts about whether existing residential buildings are safe.

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Consumer credit and competition law reforms

Consumer legislation in England and Wales aims to maintain lower prices, produce better products and services and uphold consumer rights. However, this legislation is inadequate at protecting consumers, and reforms are due.

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Don’t be a divorce doughnut!

January is notorious for being the busiest month for spouses looking to instruct a family lawyer.

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Good Divorce Week

Good Divorce Week is an initiative that takes place annually when Resolution campaign on an important issue relating to families. Resolution is a community of professionals committed to assisting clients in resolving family disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational way.

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Insight

Understanding if the force is with you

'May the force be with you' is usually the concern of Jedi knights heading to battle in Star Wars, rather than something that company directors look for. But for those companies looking to claim that the coronavirus pandemic has given rise to circumstances beyond their control in delivering on contracts, another major ‘force' is concentrating minds.

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Succession planning for sole traders

While nobody likes to think about what might happen after they’ve died, it pays to plan ahead.

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Key English commercial law differences post-Brexit

The UK government and European Commission signed The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on 30 December 2020. Here, Evangelos Kyveris, summarises areas of English commercial law that have been immediately affected.

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Are you a worker?

Worker status was created to reflect the fact that some individuals, whilst not employees, are not fully independent either and are deserving of some protection under law.

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It’s a status thing!

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Employment Tribunal in Uber B.V -v- Aslam & Others; confirming that Uber drivers are workers.

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Veganism and employment law

Vegan beliefs extend beyond Veganuary

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