The inheritance tax residence nil rate band

Wills & probate

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Clarke Willmott Solicitors answers questions about the inheritance tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) and how to increase your entitlement.

6 September 2020

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.

11 June 2024

Written by

Kerry Fifield

The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

Employment

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We are often asked if there is a requirement for different HR officers to attend the disciplinary and appeal hearings, or can the same HR officer attend both? And if they do, does this adversely affect the need to be impartial?

4 November 2024

Written by

Sharon Latham

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.

10 July 2024

Written by

John Flint

The worry of slurry

Agriculture

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Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.

13 June 2023

Written by

Bridget Sanger

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Sam Harkness

There is no such thing as Divorce Day

Family law

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‘Divorce Day’ is supposedly the day of the year when the most divorces are started each year. Our Family law team explains that this is the myth created by the media.

27 December 2024

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

19 March 2024

Written by

Amy Peacey

Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

Property litigation

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Landlords sometimes overlook the proper eviction procedures for removing an occupier from their property, putting them at risk of unintentionally committing a criminal and/or civil offence related to unlawful eviction and/or harassment.

24 October 2023

West Midlands: A hotspot for uninsured drivers

Serious injury

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A serious injury specialist has voiced his concern at new data showing that Birmingham and the West Midlands are among the worst places in the UK for uninsured drivers.

12 November 2024

Written by

Philip Edwards

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Corporate and commercial law

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This article explains what drag-along and tag-along rights are, and what needs to be considered when negotiating them in a sale.

23 February 2023

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Civil dispute resolution

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In this article Senior Associate, Emma Ironside, takes a look at how to remedy a mistake in a trust document.

22 June 2023

Written by

Emma Ironside

The inheritance tax residence nil rate band

The role of a Case Manager in a medical negligence claim

The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

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

The worry of slurry

There is no such thing as Divorce Day

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

West Midlands: A hotspot for uninsured drivers

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

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