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Developers Turn Out for "Localism" Seminar

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Frettens Solicitors and Tanner & Tilley Planning Consultants held a joint seminar at the Kings Hotel Christchurch on 23rd June which was attended by around 100 architects and local developers. The seminar aimed to examine the latest position on the...

Next steps in employment law review

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The Government has announced that collective redundancy consultation periods, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (“TUPE”) and discrimination compensation awards are to be included in the next part of its review of...

Family disputes over legacies left to charity

Michelle Hayter
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People are free to leave their assets to beneficiaries of their own choosing under UK law. However, this is subject to some safeguards including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for family and Dependants) Act 1975. Michelle Hayter , specialist...

Next steps in employment law review

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The Government has announced that collective redundancy consultation periods, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (“TUPE”) and discrimination compensation awards are to be included in the next part of its review of...

Developers Turn Out for "Localism" Seminar

Oonagh McKinney
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Frettens Solicitors and Tanner & Tilley Planning Consultants held a joint seminar at the Kings Hotel Christchurch on 23rd June which was attended by around 100 architects and local developers. The seminar aimed to examine the latest position on the...

The Bribery Act

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The Bribery Act, which will come into force in July year, aims to simplify the law on bribery by individuals. It is a criminal offence to offer, promise or give a bribe and to agree to accept one. It represents the biggest changes in UK law in this area...

Should employers allow time off to pray?

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Should an employer allow staff time off if they want to pray at specific times? Or is this discriminatory against other staff members who do not take time off for prayer? In Cherfi v G4S Security Services Ltd the Employment Appeals Tribunal...

The Bribery Act

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The Bribery Act, which will come into force in July year, aims to simplify the law on bribery by individuals. It is a criminal offence to offer, promise or give a bribe and to agree to accept one. It represents the biggest changes in UK law in this area...

Should employers allow time off to pray?

Chris Dobbs
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Should an employer allow staff time off if they want to pray at specific times? Or is this discriminatory against other staff members who do not take time off for prayer? In Cherfi v G4S Security Services Ltd the Employment Appeals Tribunal...

Appointing Guardians for your children

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This is an emotive issue for parents and one that needs to be very carefully considered. No one wants to think they will die young and leave their children orphaned but careful planning when making your Will can save bitter family battles in the event of...

Appointing Guardians for your children

Lee Young
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This is an emotive issue for parents and one that needs to be very carefully considered. No one wants to think they will die young and leave their children orphaned but careful planning when making your Will can save bitter family battles in the event of...

Parental leave and flexible working

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The Government has now published its long-awaited consultation on a new system of shared parental leave and extending the right to request flexible working to nearly all employees. Unexpectedly, the consultation also seeks views on requiring employers who...

Parental leave and flexible working

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The Government has now published its long-awaited consultation on a new system of shared parental leave and extending the right to request flexible working to nearly all employees. Unexpectedly, the consultation also seeks views on requiring employers who...

Declaration of Trust

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If you are considering buying a property with someone else and are a co-habiting couple, co-habiting friends or relatives or maybe business partners, you may consider having a Declaration of Trust drawn up. A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding...

Declaration of Trust

Heather Varley
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If you are considering buying a property with someone else and are a co-habiting couple, co-habiting friends or relatives or maybe business partners, you may consider having a Declaration of Trust drawn up. A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding...

Employment Law Q & A - The Bribery Act

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Q  When does the Bribery Act come into force? A   The Act was delayed and will now come into force on 1 July 2011. Q  Who does the Act apply to? A The Act applies to all uk-based businesses and organisations no matter what their size in...

Employment Law Q & A - The Bribery Act

Chris Dobbs
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Q  When does the Bribery Act come into force? A   The Act was delayed and will now come into force on 1 July 2011. Q  Who does the Act apply to? A The Act applies to all uk-based businesses and organisations no matter what their size in...

Is mediation an effective option in resolving disputes?

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There are many advantages of using mediation rather than going to court. It is an increasingly used method of resolving disputes between two or more parties and can be used in many areas of law. It is an effective tool in commercial and workplace disputes...

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