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Inheritance Tax account IHT100 forms

HMRC announces an updated approach to the clearance process and the timeline for IHT100 Inheritance Tax account forms.

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Check the ground rules to avoid boundary disputes

Warm weather and longer days see a surge in interest in garden works each year, and where householders improve and replace, boundary disputes are sure to follow.

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Ensure equality in residential tenancies

For residential landlords, identity checks on prospective tenants can be challenging and the penalties harsh for getting it wrong; but trying to avoid tenants with complex immigration status is not an option, as this opens the way to claims of unlawful discrimination.

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No blame but challenges remain…

When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, courts saw a surge in petitions from couples looking to avoid the blame game but challenges still lie ahead for couples leaving a marriage.

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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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How to hire an employee

The right way!

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What are restrictive covenants?

This business briefing provides an overview of the law in this area. It explains what restrictive covenants are, when they are likely to be enforceable, and their use in employment contracts to protect a business’ interests. You should talk to a lawyer to understand how it may affect your particular circumstances.

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Dealing with employee grievances

This business briefing sets out how a business should respond if an employee raises a grievance.

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Why do lawyers keep talking about “Mitchell”?

One answer might be we need to get out more!

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Unfair dismissal cap changes

As before, the cap does not apply where the reason for dismissal or redundancy selection is carrying out health and safety activities or because the employee made a "protected disclosure" (whistleblowing).

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Do your property contracts protect you?

It’s all in the drafting

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