Supportive employers essential for adoptive parents, says mum
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A West Midlands mum has spoken out about how important it is for adoptive parents to receive support from their employers when going through the arduous process.
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This new legislation introduces significant changes in charity law. In the social housing sector, these changes will impact any organisation which has been established as a registered charity.
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – Part 2
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Property litigation
Key reforms being introduced by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 will see the most significant changes to the leasehold sector for over a decade.
Written by
Gabrielle Roberts
,
Kary Withers
and
Lynn James
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The Online Safety Act: Introduction of new regulations by Ofcom for service providers
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Commercial contracts and agreements
There has been a lot of discussion over the last year about the Online Safety Bill, particularly for its controversial nature amongst the Big Tech companies. The Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is now the Online Safety Act.
Written by
Stephen Green
and
Amy Peacey
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Is it precious or perverse that the government passed legislation on bereavement damages; the compensation paid to certain groups when a loved one dies, on valentine’s eve?
The Statutory Residence Test and “exceptional circumstances”
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Since 6 April 2013 an individual’s UK tax status has been decided by the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). The number of days that the taxpayer spends in the UK is vital in determining tax residence pursuant to the SRT with a variable number being permitted as decided by various factors.
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Time for government to look again at cohabitation rules, says Clarke Willmott
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Family law
Expert family lawyer, Hannah Livesey, has called on the Labour government to honour its commitment to reform protections for cohabiting couples who split up.
Written by
Hannah Livesey
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Taking your first steps in law? Joining Clarke Willmott as a paralegal comes with great opportunities. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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