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Who Gets the Kids? The Truth About Child Arrangements in UK Law 

Forget the custody myth – discover how family courts in England and Wales focus on child welfare, shared care, and…
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Should You Use AI to Write Your Will? Risks and the Future of Estate Planning

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted various industries, including the legal and financial sectors….
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Swearing at your boss: Career-ending or just a bad day?

The recent case of Herbert v Main Group Services highlights the critical importance of following a fair and proper process…
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The new FCA rules for tackling non-financial misconduct in financial services

The FCA released a consultation paper on the 2nd of July 2025 seeking feedback on draft guidance to assist firms…
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Business and Agricultural Relief: The Inheritance Tax Changes Explained

Inheritance Tax is often a sensitive and emotive issue for all individuals, but perhaps especially so when it involves family…
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Employee wins £16k after unfair dismissal over mock Irish accent

A recent Tribunal decision in Davies v Oscar Mayer Ltd offers a useful reminder to employers about the importance of…
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Unjustified Threats and Interim Injunctions in Trade Mark Disputes

Stephen Baker and Oliver Williams of our Dispute Resolution team explain recent developments in the law surrounding interim injunctions and…
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Understanding the Trust Registration Service (TRS): What Trustees Need to Know

The Trust Registration Service (TRS) has undergone significant expansion in recent years, placing new obligations on Trustees across the UK….
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A Working Time Issue: Cleaner who worked 17-hour days across two jobs was not unfairly dismissed

In Ogumodede v Churchill Contract Services, the case centres around the Working Time Regulations 1998, which set rules for, among…
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Tenant Power 2025: Overhauling Deposits, Pets & Hazard Response

Learn the other five critical updates – deposit caps, fair-access rules, pet permissions, Awaab’s Law extensions and a new ombudsman…
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DIY Probate – Why ‘Do It Yourself’ probate could cost you more!

When someone passes away, their estate, whether modest or extensive, needs to be sorted out properly. That includes property, savings,…
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Food for Thought: How Food Hub’s flawed disciplinary process cost £61k

When workplace concerns arise, employers often need to act quickly, but speed must never come at the expense of fairness….