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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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Consumer credit and competition law reforms

Consumer legislation in England and Wales aims to maintain lower prices, produce better products and services and uphold consumer rights. However, this legislation is inadequate at protecting consumers, and reforms are due.

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Don’t be a divorce doughnut!

January is notorious for being the busiest month for spouses looking to instruct a family lawyer.

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Good Divorce Week

Good Divorce Week is an initiative that takes place annually when Resolution campaign on an important issue relating to families. Resolution is a community of professionals committed to assisting clients in resolving family disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational way.

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Buying or selling a home?

RIAA Barker Gillette has a long and dedicated track record in helping individuals and their families buy and sell residential property in central and north London and beyond.

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Costs benefit analysis plays a vital role in family law proceedings

At RIAA Barker Gillette, we conduct a detailed costs benefit analysis during the first meeting with our clients and after that, at regular intervals.

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Charities, gifts and inheritance tax

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. To date, this is still very much true. We get taxed on our earnings and gains during our lifetime, and upon death, tax may apply to the wealth we’ve built up during our lifetime in the form of inheritance tax.

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Work-Life Balance: How you can support your employees

Karen Cole explores employees' legal rights, the duty of care employers have, and strategies to promote work-life balance.

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Director responsibilities on resignation – do you know yours?

When Rishi Sunak removed Suella Braverman from her cabinet post, she took a defiant stance, with an open letter criticising the PM for reneging on promises and calling for a leadership election.

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Can you obtain an Emergency Power of Attorney?

In reality, the answer is no. Instead, you need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a Deputy, or the Court of Protection may appoint a Panel Deputy if no one is suitable or available to take on the role. Private client solicitor Herman Cheung looks at the complexities of not having a lasting power of attorney in place.

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Directors must understand the implications of AI

In the heart of the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force reshaping the landscape of corporate governance and redefining the roles of directors within companies.

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Overzealous employee monitoring may overstep data protection boundaries

Employers who use software to help manage productivity and other employee activity may inadvertently violate data protection regulations.

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