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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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Dwelling on your company’s ownership of a dwelling

The UK government has set out to discourage the ownership of dwellings by companies (both offshore and onshore).

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Letting your flat might not be as easy as you think!

You’ve chosen to work abroad for the next couple of years. You’ve decided to rent your flat out whilst you’re away. Friends in the same position have done this - apparently, it’s easy! However, a recent case might make this more of a problem than you expected.

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Family court hearings: What are these and when do they apply?

When relationships break down, it’s not always possible to sort out between yourselves where the children will live. In situations like this, the family courts in England and Wales provide a structured way to resolve disputes, with the child’s welfare at the centre of all decisions. But what are family court hearings, what do they deal with, and when might you find yourself involved in one?

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Business structures in the UK: Choosing the right option for your new venture

Starting your own business is an exciting challenge, but before you take your first steps, choosing the right business structure is essential. Your decision at the outset can influence everything from how you’re taxed to how much personal financial risk you take on.

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Different minds demand a different mindset

As diagnoses of ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence increase, the challenge for employers is no longer awareness, but action. From legal obligations under the Equality Act to the cultural shift in how we understand difference, the workplace is being rewired.

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Capacity and client care: Supporting older and vulnerable clients with expertise and empathy

Capacity is a complex yet essential area of private client law. Supporting older and vulnerable individuals requires a combination of legal expertise, emotional intelligence, and ethical diligence to protect their rights, dignity, and autonomy.

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Strategic lifetime gifting

How to minimise your IHT liability during your lifetime.

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Navigating directors’ duties

Legal responsibilities and risks for UK company directors

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