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Health and safety at work: do you know your rights?
Whether you have a nine-to-five job in an office or you have a life-long career in extreme sports, every employee and employer has an obligation to ensure health and safety...
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Your guide to the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into effect on 30th June 2022. It received Royal Assent and became law on 8th February 2022. The Leasehold Reform Act...
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Your guide to the employment tribunal reforms
The HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced plans to reform employment tribunals so that they are more efficient for all parties involved. Employment tribunals can be vital in...
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How do you end a civil partnership?
If you want to end a civil partnership, you need to apply for a ‘dissolution order’ which dissolves the partnership. The process is similar to that of divorce in marriage,...
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Remote witnessing of Wills extended until 2024
The pandemic has undeniably had a lasting effect on the way we do things. Legal systems are not immune to this and legislation around Will writing and witnessing has even...
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Employment law changes in 2022
The last two years have brought about plenty of changes in employment law. From furlough to hybrid working, there has been a lot for employers and employees alike to get...
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Maternity scandal report: ‘normal births’ and how care can change for the better
Today (30th March 2022), the final report into the maternity scandal at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) was published. It follows a five-year independent inquiry led by Donna...
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Should I leave my house to my children in my Will?
Your house is most likely your biggest asset and leaving your home to your children in your Will could help to secure their future. However, a substantial gift in a Will...
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Example case study: negotiating a Pension Sharing Order
The following case study is based on a matter that our divorce finance solicitors typically take on. Our divorce finance solicitors advised a client on the division of her husband’s...
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Spring Statement 2022: how it affects employment and housing
With increasing fuel prices and concerns over the rising cost of living, yesterday’s Spring Statement was highly anticipated by businesses and families alike. So what has Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of...
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Your guide to parallel parenting
Following separation and divorce, deciding on parental arrangements can be challenging and emotional. There is no ‘right’ answer when it comes to parenting post-separation and every family dynamic requires its...
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Care workers: can my employer make me have the Covid-19 vaccine?
From 15th March 2022, care workers will not be legally required to have the Covid-19 vaccine in order to be able to provide face-to-face care. This new guidance comes just...
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