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Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

Employment
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The practice of “fire and rehire” has sparked considerable controversy in recent years, especially for employers using such practices to change employees’ terms and conditions, often for the employer’s own benefit.

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The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

Civil dispute resolution
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For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.

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What does co-parenting actually mean?

Family law
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Paloma Faith has recently ignited a rather controversial parenting debate, saying that she doesn’t like the word co-parenting because ‘co’ implies 50/50 and she doesn’t believe it ever is. But does ‘co’ really imply equal care?

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Can Labour’s ambitious green energy agenda become reality by 2030?

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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With a new Labour Government now in power, what does it mean for the energy industry? Laurence Lacey, partner in our commercial property team explores.

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Focus on financial services litigation at Clarke Willmott

Financial services litigation
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Clarke Willmott’s specialist financial services litigation team act for individuals and SMEs, across the country, on a range of disputes in the financial services sector.

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Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?

Agriculture
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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.

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Working with us in Southampton

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Learn more about culture, career progression and work at our Southampton office which has 65 members of staff including 13 partners,.

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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time

Employment
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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.

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So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Employment
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We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?

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The significance of international post and prenups for professional athletes

Family law
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Professional sports athletes often move abroad to enhance their careers, in these scenarios a pre- or post-nuptial agreement should be seriously considered.

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The role of a Case Manager in a medical negligence claim

Medical negligence
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Kerry Fifield, partner and AvMA and Law Society clinical negligence panel manager considers the role of a Case Manager when dealing with a claim.

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