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Check the ground rules to avoid boundary disputes

Warm weather and longer days see a surge in interest in garden works each year, and where householders improve and replace, boundary disputes are sure to follow.

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Ensure equality in residential tenancies

For residential landlords, identity checks on prospective tenants can be challenging and the penalties harsh for getting it wrong; but trying to avoid tenants with complex immigration status is not an option, as this opens the way to claims of unlawful discrimination.

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No blame but challenges remain…

When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, courts saw a surge in petitions from couples looking to avoid the blame game but challenges still lie ahead for couples leaving a marriage.

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Blame game ends

We highlight the benefits of 'no blame' divorce, which came into effect in April 2022.

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Effects of Covid-19 on inheritance tax

Private Client solicitor, James McMullan, takes a closer look at the effects of covid-19 on inheritance-tax and estate planning.

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In light of Grenfell, changes are coming

The Grenfell Tower tragedy raised many doubts about whether existing residential buildings are safe.

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The Bribery Act: The one time you should look for the price tag

The Bribery Act ushered in a stricter anti-corruption regime when it came into force in 2011 and although Christmas gifts and hospitality are not banned, it’s important that companies don’t splash out and end up in deep water with over-generous Christmas gifts.

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How employers can say no, without saying a word

Employers juggling their workload need to ensure workers can take their rest breaks.

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Making a date with service charges?

An imaginary dialogue. All characters are fictional and any resemblance to a living person is unintentional.

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Dismissing employees with under two years’ service

Risky business?

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Termination Payments & Tax

The rules of thumb on tax, termination payments, benefits and packages.

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Discrimination: from hot air to bra sizes

The news that Airbnb has adopted a new anti-discrimination code, following accusations of racism by hosts on the home-sharing site, highlights the growing challenge in managing this increasingly sensitive issue.

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