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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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Article 8: Personal Messages at Work. Beware!

Why you need a computer use policy that provides conditions and guidance on the use of the internet, social media and personal communications at work.

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Peak Performance: LawNet Challenge 2016

RIAA Barker Gillette soar to new heights in Snowdonia National Park

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Company law changes in 2016

Company Law Changes in 2016 - The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 Note: The requirement to keep a PSC register came into force on 6 April 2016.

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How to protect your brand: A beginner’s guide

Trademark protection for businesses explained, including how to register a trademark in England and Wales and the key steps to protect your brand.

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Inheritance Act claims and letters of wishes: Managing risk in estate planning

This article explains who can bring a claim, the strict time limits involved, and the risks for executors and beneficiaries. It also explores how a carefully drafted Letter of Wishes can provide valuable context, demonstrate intention, and help reduce the likelihood of contentious probate proceedings.

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Transactional documents in a corporate sale: What sellers should know

Once due diligence is complete and terms are agreed, the focus turns to negotiating the transactional documents that underpin a share or asset sale. This guide explains the purpose of the key documents involved in business acquisitions and why careful drafting and negotiation are essential to achieving a smooth, dispute-free completion.

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Planning for the future: What to include in a UK shareholders’ agreement

A well-drafted agreement sets clear ground rules for how the company is run, how decisions are made, and what happens when circumstances change.

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Understanding Court of Protection applications in England and Wales

When someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and has not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the Court of Protection can step in. This article explains what the Court of Protection does, when an application may be needed, and what the application process entails.

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Warranties and indemnities: Key protections in share and asset sales

An overview of warranties and indemnities in share and asset sales, explaining key differences, common protections, liability limits and risk allocation.

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