The amount of money a family pays in tax after a business owner dies can vary by tens of thousands of pounds simply because of the way their will is drafted.
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Would a refusal to mediate be reasonable in context of coronavirus?
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The court has recently provided some interesting guidance in relation to an unreasonable refusal to mediate in the case of BXB v Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society of Pennsylvania and the Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (2020).
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Your up-to-date guide on the forthcoming employment law changes
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Employment
Here’s a summary of the most important updates for employers as we break down the roadmap for the delivery of the Employment Rights Bill. We are expecting a few changes to happen in 2025, but with most changes in 2026 and 2027.
Written by
Paula Squire
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Clarke Willmott’s national real estate team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The team acts for commercial and residential property developers, investors, funders, occupiers, public sector bodies, major retailers, charities and private landowners.
Written by
Simon Day
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All registered care homes are subject to a comprehensive inspection by CQC. How often your care home is inspected is decided by CQC and depends on the most recent rating that your care home received.
Written by
Rich Eldridge
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Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022
Commercial litigation and disputes
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We take a look at notable guidance given by the courts in 2022 on enforcement methods following judgment. Find out more about different methods of enforcing a judgment
Written by
Philip Roberts
and
Owen Williams
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Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored
Agriculture
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Without clear documentation, it can be difficult to ascertain how the land is held as in both scenarios the partnership is likely to be permitted to use the land.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Robert Mullen
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Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm
Agriculture
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Deciding to sell your farm can be a challenging and emotional process. There are numerous factors to consider early in the legal process to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.
Written by
Helen Lock
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How manufacturers can terminate commercial contracts successfully
Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
As litigation solicitors who specialise in the manufacturing sector, we are often approached by clients at the end of a commercial relationship asking how they can terminate a contract with the minimum legal consequences.
Written by
John Flint
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