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New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution

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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.

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Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

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Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

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Rosie Brain - Litigation Solicitor - Taunton

Rosie Brain

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Taunton
Rosie helps clients with a wide variety of contentious matters, including agricultural disputes, contentious probate and property disputes
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Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Wills & probate
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The vexed question of the position of siblings under UK Inheritance tax (IHT) law has again received some coverage in the media.

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Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways 

Construction
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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

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Steps for navigating a stillbirth or neonatal death case

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If you have questions or concerns about how your baby died and whether the stillbirth or neonatal death could have been avoided, then we are here to help.

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The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Employment
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Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place. 

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The significance of international post and prenups for professional athletes

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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 worry of slurry

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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.

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Trusts: not just for the super-rich

Private wealth
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We address the misconception that trusts are for the super-rich and share how they can be used to benefit a range of individuals. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation.

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What really happens when someone dies without a Will

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When someone dies without a Will in place, the confusion and uncertainty that follows is stressful and time consuming for all involved.

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