The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently considered the case of Warburton v Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police and outlined the proper test to determine whether a person has been victimised at work.
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The Supreme Court handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Standish v Standish concerning when non-matrimonial property can become “matrimonialised” in the context of divorce.
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Adam Maguire
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When does “unwanted conduct” constitute harassment?
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The EAT held that a female manager did not harass a male team member when she gave him an unwanted back, neck and shoulder massage in an open plan office.
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.
We explore the pros and cons of Mutual Wills – Wills drawn up by at least two people, who agree not to alter their Will after the other dies. Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation. National firm – based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
If, for any reason, you do not wish it to be known who benefits from your estate then a secret trust is one of the possibilities that could be explored.
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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
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Bonita Walters
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Emma Ironside
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Why should you swap the new sofa or a week in the sun for a Will? Because a Will is arguably the most important financial document that you will ever sign.
