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How Family Courts approach the ownership of family pets on divorce or separation

An arguable lack of special legislative provisions that address what should happen to family pets upon separation has, some commentators assert, resulted in a pet unfriendly legal landscape which fails to treat pets like family, and ultimately falls short in...
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How to negotiate a commercial lease

It is important to understand key points as either a landlord or a tenant when negotiating a commercial lease so you can have a clearer understanding of your options. Once the key points are agreed these are set out in a document called “Heads of...
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Harnessing Tech. Empowering People

In this issue of our Business First magazine we explore: how a structured AI strategy can be used to generate success how to build positive mental health at work  how SMEs can harness the tech revolution  why a disaster recovery plan...
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Sending the wrong signal

The hidden dangers of private messaging at work Explosion emojis. Decisions about military strikes taking place via a chat group. A journalist accidentally included in high-level war strategy planning. It sounds like a far-fetched plot for a political...
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Adverse Possession and Reasonable Belief

Boundary disputes can arise in a variety of situations, and they remain a common source of conflict between neighbours. Often issues start when work is being carried out and the parties disagree as to the exact location of the boundary. Where one party has...
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Red Flags for Financial Abuse of the Elderly

Fraud is becoming more prevalent globally, and the vulnerable and elderly are groups that are commonly targeted. The impact of financial abuse can be significant, and it is therefore desirable to prevent instances from ever arising or detect the signs of...
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Can I avoid inheritance tax by putting my property in trust?

This has been a common question raised by numerous clients and there is a great deal of misleading information to be found on the internet. In this article I will discuss the consequences of giving away your main residence and contrast this with giving away...
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The Renters' Rights Bill - Could Positive Action For Tenants Result In Fewer Rental Properties?

Introduction As the Renters’ Rights Bill reaches its final stages in Parliament, residential landlords need to make ready, with the ending of Section 21 offering greater security for tenants, alongside a raft of other proposed changes.  Smaller...
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Equal Opportunities - Legal Responsibilities Overview

The Equality Act 2010 consolidated a number of previous pieces of legislation including the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The Act protects people from discrimination in the workplace...
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Remortgage Solicitors

Remortgaging your property represents a significant financial decision that can offer substantial advantages. However, it’s normal to feel unsure about how the process might benefit you and what steps you will need to take. At CWJ, our role is to guide...
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