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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Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)
Commercial property
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Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.
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Nicola Sutton
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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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Samantha Neagle
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Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered
Civil dispute resolution
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Our accredited mediators answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator and get the most from pre-mediation.
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How the Subsidy Control Act 2022 has impacted UK social housing sector and regeneration projects
Commercial litigation and disputes
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The UK subsidy control regime is a little over 18 months old, but it is already making its presence felt in the area of social housing and regeneration projects. Procurement and subsidies expert Brendan Ryan looks at its impact.
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Brendan Ryan
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Claire Johnson, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s private capital team, looks at the implications associated with the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and how parents can make informed choices about contributing to their child’s property purchase.
Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out
Wills & probate
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The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.
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Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)
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Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?
Medical negligence
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Clinical negligence solicitor, Vanessa Harris, specialises in claims involving obstetric injury and shares her experience of dealing with these types of claims.
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Vanessa Harris
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