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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Kathryn Walters
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New divorce law in England and Wales modernises the divorce process, removing the need for one spouse to blame the other for the breakdown of a marriage.
In mid-November, the Government outlined its 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which set the scene for future political direction and priorities. Like many, I awaited with interest the publication of the Government Energy White Paper, which was released earlier this week.
We explain how executors of an estate can protect themselves from personal liability to debtors – including overpayment recovery from the DWP. Need help managing an estate? Contact a specialist solicitor now on 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation.
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Farmer successful in significant inheritance dispute case
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Guest vs Guest: A Supreme Court judgment has today been handed down in a long-running and significant inheritance dispute case between farmer Andrew Guest and his parents.
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Finance company settles High Court claims for “financially ruinous” transactions with 17 farmers
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The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and Clarke Willmott, supported by Ted Loveday of Maitland Chambers, have helped members of the NFU to obtain hundreds of thousands of pounds in pay-outs.
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First Homes are a form of discounted market sale housing and, as such, are a form of Affordable Housing which is sold directly from a developer to the end user without involvement from a social housing provider.
Five key takeaways for farming businesses following the budget
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After months of speculation, the Chancellor has announced changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). These changes will have a significant impact on estate planning for many farms.
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Philip Whitcomb
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