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The Importance Of A Financial Consent Order

Since the no-fault divorce laws were introduced in April 2022, more and more separating couples are opting to deal with divorce themselves via the online HMCTS divorce portal. However, there is often a misunderstanding that the divorce also deals with...
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New Year - 5 Things HR Should Do

What are some of the key issues that HR should be thinking about over the next 12 months? Are Staff Handbooks and Employment Contracts up to date? We have received a number of requests recently to review clients’ policies and contracts.The New Year...
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Employee Complaints

In a recent case we dealt with, our client had received a bullying complaint from an employee who didn’t want any formal investigation or action to be taken.  What are the risks here, and what should employers do in this situation? Much...
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Divorce Day - Myth or Reality?

The first working day or the first Monday of the new year has long been known as Divorce Day, a term coined by the media to reflect the surge in enquiries divorce lawyers tend to see in January. It is true that new enquiries do increase in January. The...
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Drive Your Digital Future: Business First Magazine

In our latest issue of Business First, we put digital networking under the spotlight in an article on how to make social media connections generally and make the most of Linkedin specifically. And as well as checking out your AI preparedness, we also look...
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Overzealous monitoring may overstep data protection boundaries

Employers who harness software to help manage productivity and other employee activity may find themselves inadvertently over-stepping data protection regulations.  The rise of electronic monitoring of employees has risen in tandem with the rise in...
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Lurking Liabilities in Leases

The cost of premises is one of the most substantial outgoings for a business.  A business may factor in the rent and maybe also business rates, but there are other liabilities lying in wait for an unsuspecting tenant.  Below are 7 tips on what you...
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MMoA the alternative way of buying and selling?

The Modern Method of Auction, also known as Conditional Auction, offers an alternative to both the conventional way of buying and selling homes and the traditional auction route. Traditional auctions have a (possibly undeserved) bad press as being seen...
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Directors' Duties and The Threat of Insolvency

With the UK economy facing an uncertain path on account of domestic and global upheaval, businesses continue to face challenges, and it is essential for directors to be mindful of their duties both generally and more particularly where there is the risk of...
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DIY Will or Professional Will

Everybody is doing their best to save money where they can during the cost-of-living crisis, which is why DIY Wills or using cheap service providers like Will Writers, can be very appealing.  However, it is important to know that what you save now, your...
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