Many people are under the false impression that a “will writer” is a solicitor, but unlike a solicitor they do not have to undergo any training and do not have insurance.
read more...Landlords and tenants may need to review their agreements to ensure that they are not anti-competitive.
read more...There are various legal issues for schools to consider when applying to become an Academy under the new Government’s flagship education policy.
read more...Parties to a dispute cannot say whatever they want simply because the communication is marked or stated to be ‘without prejudice’.
read more...Claims to Employment Tribunals are on the increase and the time taken to deal with claims is getting longer.
read more...There are sound business reasons for employers to have a written policy on whistleblowing.
read more...It may be “new politics” but how will the Conservative/Lib-Dem coalition impact on business?
read more...What are the consequences of continued disruption caused by volcanic ash for employers and their staff?
read more...Businesses breaching the Data Protection Act could now incur a penalty of up to £500,000.
read more...The Equality Act 2010, designed to harmonise existing discrimination laws and to strengthen the law on equality, will come into effect this year.
read more...Time spent in ensuring that your business has appropriate and legally enforceable terms and conditions is often time well spent.
read more...Last month the Social Security and Statutory Sick Pay Amendment Regulations introduced a Statement of Fitness for Work to replace the traditional “sick note”.
read more...Despite the UK economy coming out of recession in the last quarter of 2009, many businesses are anticipating another difficult year ahead.
read more...Our Employment team bring you their regular update of recent decisions in employment law cases
read more...Fathers will be able to take advantage of additional paternity leave from April 2011.
read more...Small businesses in the UK are spending a total of £12bn a year on complying with various regulations…
read more...Company Liquidations are set to rise in the UK this year despite the economy moving out of recession.
read more...From 2018 “the cheque is in the post” will no longer be a valid excuse for non-payment of bills.
read more...Now might be a good time for companies to identify how they can make the new Companies Act work to their best advantage.
read more...How will the Equality Bill, expected to come into force next year, affect your business?
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