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Wealth Tax or Stamp Duty Land Tax?

Many observers of the London property market would have been hoping for a reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax rates in the UK government's recent budget announcement, but to no avail.

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Vacant properties ‘stolen’ by fraudsters

A recent High Court case, Dreamvar (UK) Ltd -v- Mishcon De Reya (A Firm), demonstrated that the Land Registry could spot a fraudulent transaction.

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Courts hit high and hard with new health and safety fines

One year after the introduction of tough new health and safety sentencing guidelines, a series of high profile cases show that courts are not holding back when it comes to imposing the higher fines, which can be directly linked to a corporate defendant’s turnover.

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Complex challenges for employers in the year ahead

Constant changes and increasing complexity have helped make employment law a frontline challenge for business and this year looks set to continue the trend.

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Getting to work amidst travel chaos and disruption

There are several reasons why employees may have trouble getting to work because of major disruptions. The common cause recently is the ASLEF and RMT strikes affecting Southern and Gatwick Express train services, with the next bout of strikes planned for 24, 25 and 27 January. On Monday, tube strikes also affected commuters having a massive impact on businesses in London. And with today’s weather both ice and snow are affecting the roads and public transport around the country. The question is what can employers do?

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Equal Pay Day 2016

Equal pay day falls today, 10 November 2016, only one day later than last year. This means that women stop earning relative to men today.

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How should an employer respond to a ‘heat of the moment’ resignation?

Employers should remember that a 'heat of the moment' resignation should be treated differently from those that come in the usual course of business. They are often verbal and unexpected and usually follow a workplace disagreement. To do otherwise may expose the business to the risk of an unfair dismissal claim.

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Understanding financial provisions on divorce

Divorce can be emotionally challenging, and navigating the financial aspects can add to the challenge.

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Agile AI Regulation: Moving with the times

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prominent everywhere we look in our everyday lives. The critical questions for those trying to make AI safer with regulations are: how broad, how soon and how strict should they be?

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Working with freelancers

In today's evolving job market, more and more professionals are opting for freelance work rather than traditional employment. This shift has prompted businesses to adapt their recruitment practices to accommodate the growing number of freelancers.

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Travelling abroad with a child who has a different surname

When travelling abroad with a child, parents often question the legal implications, especially if the child has a different surname.

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Starting a business?

The legal tips and requirements you need to know to start your business in England.

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