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Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

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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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Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer

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With Summer just around the corner, expert family lawyer Chris Longbottom is reminding separated parents who are planning to spend time abroad, that there may be extra hurdles to overcome to ensure that travel plans with children go smoothly.

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Do I really need a shareholders’ agreement?

Corporate and commercial law
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A shareholders’ agreement gives you an opportunity to discuss and reach an agreement on these, and many other situations, with your co-founders at an early stage.

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Does a Will go out of date?

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While a Will doesn’t expire, it can become outdated if your life changes, so it’s important to review and update it regularly. Here are eight key reasons to consider updating your Will.

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Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

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We explore how inheritance tax spouse exemption can be claimed for UK domiciled people married to or in a civil partnership with a non-UK domiciled person.

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Employment tribunals – Is it the calm before the storm and our top tips

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With the Labour Government having now been in situ for a few months, Clarke Willmott’s expert employment tribunal litigator Kathryn Walters shares her thoughts on the potential impact of Labour’s proposed employment law changes on the future of employment tribunal litigation.

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Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

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We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Families turn to out-of-court solutions as UK family courts face continued judge shortage

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The family courts in England and Wales are under unprecedented strain, with growing backlogs and delays caused by an acute shortage of judges and a looming recruitment and retention crisis.

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Genetic modification of human embryos – a slippery slope?

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British Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute have sought permission from the government’s fertility regulator, to genetically modify human embryos.

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Grandparents’ rights under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989

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Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 acknowledges the importance of maintaining relationships between children and their extended family members, including grandparents.

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