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Eco-Law: striving to be an ethical lawyer with impact

While there may be some dinosaurs still rejecting even the concept of anthropogenic climate change, the rest of us are aware of the need not to ignore the scientific data.

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Reform set to cut complexity of inheritance tax

Proposed changes could have far-reaching implications for future estate tax planning

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Fines fly following airline cyber breach

The news that British Airways is facing a fine of £184m after personal data of some 500,000 customers was harvested by cybercriminals shows the tough stance of the UK’s data regulator following the introduction of new EU data protection laws last year.

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Proposed changes to the leasehold reform system

Here, we look at the committee’s findings, examine what the government’s response is likely to be, and discuss the reaction of the housing sector so far.

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Copyright in a digital age

Though the concept of intellectual property has been around since the early 18th century, current copyright laws are struggling to catch up with digital. So, with the EU rolling out legislation that could affect how we use everything from memes to emojis, how – asks Evangelos Kyveris – can you make sure you’re using online content correctly and protecting your innovations?

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April showers employers with a raft of employment legislation

Gender pay gaps, itemised payslips and what to do about working rights for EU citizens – these are some of the issues looming large for employers over the coming weeks, with April ushering in many significant dates for new and amended employment legislation.

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Legal considerations for launching a charity business

Passionate about making a positive impact? Setting up a charity can be the perfect way to contribute to your community or even globally. This guide offers step-by-step instructions and insights into operating a UK charity.

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Business First Magazine

Autumn / Winter 2023

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UK approach to AI regulation

AI is rapidly advancing and revolutionising how we live, work and interact with technology. AI makes the impossible possible, and the future holds great promise for how this technology can transform our world. However, as with any ground-breaking technology, risks and challenges are associated with the development and implementation of AI, which society must consider and address to ensure a responsible and beneficial outcome for all.

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Death of a shareholder

Corporate solicitor Evangelos Kyveris and private client partner James McMullan of West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette, look at what happens to a shareholder's shares when they die.

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Estate planning for blended families

Navigating wills and inheritance

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Unfair contract terms

The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 protects parties with less bargaining power from unfair or unreasonable contractual terms. A crucial part of the Act is the “reasonableness test”, which assesses the fairness and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses.

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