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Sexual harassment at work: what employers need to know about their new duty

Employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. This new duty was incorporated into the Equality...

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An employer’s guide to protected conversations

When dealing with a difficult dispute at work, protected conversations can be a positive way of resolving things between an employer and an employee. In this blog, our employment lawyers...

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What is a Special Guardianship Order?

A Special Guardianship Order (SGO) is an order that places a child with someone other than their parents until they are 18 years old when they are unable to live...

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Your guide to Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeships

Did you know that you can now qualify as a solicitor via a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship? Those who have a degree no longer have to add to their university debt,...

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My Wife, My Abuser: a stark reminder of domestic abuse against males

In early Autumn 2024, a new programme hit Netflix: ‘My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage’. Originally a Channel 5 documentary, the show spent a week in Netflix’s Top 10...

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Avoid costly mistakes: the case against DIY probate

For some Executors of an estate, it can be tempting to apply for probate yourself in a bid to save money and time. After all, the cost of living is...

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What rights does a father have?

If you have separated from your ex-partner, you may be worried about having contact with your child or children, even if things are amicable. Even if you and the child’s...

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Budget 2024: what it means for you

The much-anticipated Autumn 2024 Budget has finally been announced and there are some big changes affecting individuals and businesses. In this blog, we look at how Labour’s first Budget in...