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When to write or update your Will
According to the 2026 National Wills Report, over half of UK adults don’t have a Will or have a Will that is out of date. In many ways, an outdated...
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Do I have to give my ex-employee a reference?
As an employer, there is no legal duty to provide a reference for a former or current employee. However, there are certain exceptions. When to give an employee a reference...
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PPE at work: what are your employer’s legal duties?
Whether you’re an NHS worker, an office cleaner, a chef, or anyone else exposed to health and safety hazards at work, being protected against injury and/or infection is essential. So...
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Bereavement leave in the UK: your rights and what’s changing
Losing someone close to you is hard enough, without worrying about going to work. Many people aren’t sure how much time they can take off work after a bereavement. Equally,...
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When are restrictive covenants enforceable?
Restrictive covenants protect an employer’s business by restricting the activities of an employee, generally after the employment has ended. However, an individual should be free to follow their trade and...
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Can you be paid from your parent’s estate for caring for them?
A daughter has won the right to be paid over £127,000 from her late mother’s estate for caring for her in her final years. The High Court case, Rogers v...
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Small claims limit in personal injury claims: what it means for you
If you’ve been told your injury claim falls within the ‘small claims limit’, whether by your insurer, your solicitor or the other side’s representative, it can feel like your injury...
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TUPE and workers: where do they stand?
It isn’t always clear whether someone is an employee, a worker or genuinely self-employed. Cases involving Uber, Pimlico Plumbers and Deliveroo have shown how much turns on that label. It...
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How smartwatches can help with personal injury claims
Think that little gadget can just track your sleep? Think again. Your smartwatch can actually provide crucial evidence in a personal injury claim. Evidence in personal injury claims is no...
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Seeing someone you love get seriously hurt can stay with you long after the accident itself. You might replay what you saw, struggle to sleep, or find that everyday situations...
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Employment tribunal fees were scrapped by the Supreme Court in 2017: are they still free in 2026?
Employment tribunal fees were ruled unlawful and subsequently scrapped in 2017, but is this still the case nearly 10 years on? Here’s where things stand now and what you need...
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A record year for Barcan and Kirby with 9 new rankings in Chambers and Partners UK 2027
We are thrilled to have achieved nine new rankings across our Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Family, Commercial Services, and Real Estate Litigation teams in the 2027 edition of Chambers and...
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