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Can a stepchild contest a Will?

The simple answer is… yes. A stepchild could legitimately bring a claim as they would fall under the category of…
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Has your equality and diversity training gone “stale”?

Employers need to take “reasonable steps” to prevent discrimination in the workplace and this includes regular equality and diversity training….
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Tenants: Can a break clause be used to re-gear my lease?

We have seen tenants offering not to exercise their break option in a lease in return for a further rent-free…
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Banks not liable for push fraud

Push fraud is when you, the customer, are persuaded to pay money from your account into the account of a…
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Implied and Fiduciary duty at the end of employment

A recent case highlights the need for ex-employees and new employers to be aware of their implied duties & obligations…
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Business Dispute: A boost for business interruption insurance claims

Fortunately, many businesses will now be able to successfully recover under their business interruption policies for losses caused by Covid….
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Vaccination issues for employers

Employers will need to take care in addressing the topic of employee vaccinations to avoid any discrimination or other employment…
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Appointing a Charity Trustee

Figures from the Charity Commission state that around 100,000 individuals per year are appointed as new trustees of charities….
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Should my Will refer to Digital Assets

The first question that has to be answered is what do you mean by digital assets?…
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Making a Foreign Will

When a person dies without leaving a valid Will, there can often be some uncertainty as to who will inherit…
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Property Market: 2021 Outlook

2021 promises to be an interesting year, at the very least, for the property market as a number of major…
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Bellway Homes’ Record Fine for Wildlife Crime

When assessing a planning application for development, authorities must consider whether any protected species are likely to be affected….