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Leasehold loopholes to look out for

The subject of the UK’s ‘housing crisis’ is a firm favourite with the British press, and the media’s current scrutiny of ‘all matters housing’ has recently thrown a fairly obscure property law, intended to protect homeowners, into the spotlight.

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A new class of limited partnership for private funds

The Private Fund Limited Partnership (PFLP) is a new sub-category of limited partnership which came into existence earlier this year. It aims to reduce financial and administrative burdens on general partners/managers as well as providing greater legal certainty for limited partners.

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

When thinking of making a will, the idea of a Victorian lawyer taking down the last instructions at the bedside still springs to mind for many people.

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Gender pay likely to stay in the spotlight

The BBC found itself in a media storm last month, following the publication of salaries paid to its highest-earning stars, which revealed that only one-third of its 96 top earners were women, and the top seven were all men. Since then, staff at the Financial Times have threatened to strike over the paper’s reported 13% per cent gender pay gap.

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Supreme Court rule Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful

UNISON sought judicial review of the Fees Order because it unlawfully prevents/restricts access to justice.

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Good intentions not enough in wage calculations

Accurate calculations of the National Minimum Wage continue to cause headaches for employers, with an employment tribunal acknowledging the complexity, saying there is no single key to unlock every case.

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Pronouns in the workplace

A potential naming minefield for employers relates to gender identity and preferred pronouns.

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Do I need planning permission to make changes to my garden?

With summer just around the corner, many people plan to make changes to their gardens. Some changes might be extensive, including decking, a garden office, fences or a total landscaping overhaul. While you generally won't need permission to plant your favourite flowers, more extensive projects may require planning permission.

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What are your children’s inheritance rights?

When drafting a will, one of the key things you will need to consider is who you want to inherit your estate.

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Dangers of deceit

In the case of Pisante v Logothetis, the Commercial Court ruled that false statements made by the Defendant encouraged the Claimant to make substantial investments in the Defendant’s business. The Court relied on the law of deceit awarding the Claimant significant damages plus the rescission of the contract.

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Character is, perhaps, destiny

Reliance on 'good character' is not limited to dishonesty allegations (although it is most often seen in that context). It is not a defence but remains a useful tool in the box.

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When jointly doesn’t mean equally?

We highlight the difficulties an unmarried couple may face when they own property together in the event of a relationship breakdown.

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