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Preventing sexual harassment

Employers are facing a pivotal moment as they brace for new regulations regarding sexual harassment set to take effect in October 2024.

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Why employers need a reflective response to employee beliefs

Recent tribunal judgments on the freedom to express gender-critical views highlight the growing challenge for employers in safely navigating discrimination in the workplace in the face of increasingly complex social attitudes.

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A spotlight on child arrangements in the UK

Celebrating National Children’s Day.

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An Introduction to Private Client Law

Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Digital divorce: the highs and lows

According to figures from the Ministry of Justice, digital divorce applications rose by 20% in the year following the introduction of no-fault divorce (2022 to 2023).

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Inheritance disputes on the rise

Inheritance challenges and disputed wills are soaring, but not just the mega-wealthy are fuelling the action.

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Sign of the times

It is widely known that you may need planning permission for an extension to your house, or to add a new building to your business complex or even to put up a large wall, but did you know that you may also need permission to put up a sign?

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Contract formation

Contrary to popular belief, legally binding contracts don’t always take the form of lengthy written documents

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Share schemes: a perk or a pain?

It’s only fair that if your team do a good job, you offer them a reward. Share schemes can act to incentivise a team, or they can turn out to be a pain in the bank account.

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How can you protect your business when customers call in the bailiffs?

Disputes between businesses and customers are common. If you cannot agree a settlement, your business may be called to the Small Claims Court or a higher court.

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Part 2: Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts

Making a case study of an enforceable contract: the judgement in the case of Blue v Ashley

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Part 1: Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts

Tesla founder Elon Musk is set to become the richest man in the world if he succeeds in growing the company to $650bn, after agreeing to work for no pay for ten years, in return for what’s been estimated as a $55.8bn bonus if he hits target.

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