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Gardners beware: check the ground rules first…

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Warmer weather and a number of bank holiday weekends draw our attention to the...

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Homes Fit for Human Habitation

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Since my previous article ‘Private Renting Sector – the Wind of Change?’ regarding possible reforms...

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April’s new employment legislation

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Gender pay gaps, itemised payslips and of course Brexit delays, April has ushered in...

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The end of “no-fault evictions”?

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The Government has announced plans to consult on new legislation which will radically change...

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When does a hug become unacceptable behaviour in the...

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Physical contact in the workplace is a very high-profile topic among bosses, workers, and...

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Drone wars – the criminal law changes to meet...

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In December, Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second major air hub, was brought to a...

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Top Tips for Landlords: Complying with the new energy...

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As if landlords didn’t have enough paperwork to worry about, as of the 1st...

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A Spring Statement in the eye of the Brexit...

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond rose in a parliament preoccupied with the...

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Government switches on to the need for mandatory Electrical...

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In relation to the private rented sector (‘PRS’), the Government has recently published its...

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Your answers to FAQS regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney.

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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a...

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Get off my land? An analysis of the ‘right...

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As we enter into the spring months, it is increasingly appealing for walkers to...

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Top 10 considerations for a shareholders' agreement

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Deciding to have a shareholders’ agreement is a positive step towards a healthy business...

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Stepping up to the challenge of the sale board

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Those thinking about Spring and the changes it may bring are likely to be...

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Commercial landlords – what are your obligations?

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Property investment is a reliable source of ongoing revenue subject to a careful choice...

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We don't need a shareholders' agreement, do we?

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Why do I need a shareholders' agreement? Time and time again, company owners proudly proclaim...

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Charity Transparency and Effective Altruism

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Effective altruism is a scientific approach to making ethical decision. It looks at the...

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Proposed new Housing Court: Grand design or a home...

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The Government has been consulting on whether there is a need for a new...

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Employers, are you ready for the new payslip requirements?

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New rules are set to come into force in April requiring itemised calculations for...

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New trade mark rules simplify counterfeit challenges

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A branding challenge toppled the golden arches when a small Irish fast food company...

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Twitter account owner ordered to pay £40,000 for libellous...

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In this age of social media, most people are now aware that there can...

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Profits have taken a tumble at fashion retailer Ted Baker after staff made allegations...

Divorce Day

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The first working Monday in January is often referred to by the media as...

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This is a question we never thought we’d ask, but after US software firm...

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As we enter 2019, there are an estimated 800,000 people in the UK now...

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While attention is focused on the country’s divorce from the European Union, and what...

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In the run up to the festive period, the emergency services see their workload...

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You’d be forgiven for thinking that a professional couldn’t be sued for negligence if...

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Controversial court fees which have been branded a stealth tax on bereaved families are...

Driverless cars and the criminal law

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The Government have indicated that they expect driverless cars to be available for use...

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What with the Government’s Universal Credit scheme being in the spotlight recently, coupled with...

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Big news for heterosexual couples who don’t want to get married – the law...

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Safe Buying Online

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With Christmas fast approaching and the purchasing of presents at the front of people’s...

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“It’s just bants, mate! Just bants!” If you work in any kind of environment,...

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Yes it’s that time of year again. The summer that went on forever has...

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Most of us, at one time or another, have enjoyed the luxuries of overpriced...

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Business owners in West Berkshire are urged to consider what would happen to their...

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A recent Supreme Court case highlights the importance of making Health & Welfare Lasting...

Brexit: Employment rights?

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It could be a little risky reporting this, as by the time you reach...

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Landlords could face high fines if they are not up to date with the...

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The price of properties, even so-called ‘first-time homes’, is completely out of proportion to...

A quick guide for first time buyers

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Buying a home can be stressful, especially for first-time buyers, so it's wise to...

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These days more and more people are spending time abroad, whether they’re overseas on...

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Most people want to make a difference during their lifetime. This may be achieved...

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Do I need a Power of Attorney? It is important to understand what a power...

Til Death Do Us Part

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The summer months are often popular for weddings and no doubt many happy couples...

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Have you considered who would manage your affairs and make decisions, if you have...

Right to Die vs Forfeiture rule

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“The forfeiture rule states that a person who has unlawfully killed another cannot benefit...

Constructive Dismissal: A Guide

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If you think you’re the victim of constructive dismissal, then you’re in the right...

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The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (“UCTA”) has long protected parties by prohibiting the...

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Claims for incorrectly handled property rental deposits are soaring and landlords should be alert...

Maternity leave - your rights

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Maternity leave is an important period for all working mums. It gives women an...

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In the recent case of Robert Bou-Simon v BGC Brokers LP EWCA Civ...

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Summer 2018 looks set to be a record breaker and media coverage continues to...

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A commercial landlord should consider the implications of exercising its right to forfeit a...

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Only 3% of people in our region have signed a Health & Welfare Lasting...

GDPR: How’s it going?

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Now that the GDPR is in force, it’s essential businesses ensure they’re following the...

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A new report from SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) and independent think tank, Centre...

Nicanor Parra – a poet’s last wishes

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“Before I go I’m supposed to get a last wish: Generous reader Burn this book It’s not at...

Myth busting – Redundancy

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Redundancies have become a common occurrence in recent times. During an economic downturn, employers...

What is a right of way?

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If you’ve discovered an easement running through your property, you may be wondering who...

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All landlords have to fulfil certain legal obligations if they intend lease their property....

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With the news that East Coast railway services have been nationalised again, there is...

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With the 2018 World Cup about to kick-off in Moscow, football fans will have...

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A new online service should cut the stress of applying for a divorce according...

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Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week and an important reminder for employers to...

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The recent case of Macmillan Cancer Support v Hayes & Another saw a...

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The law makes it perfectly clear that discrimination based on gender is not only...

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The Government has announced plans to tackle unfair leaseholder arrangements on new build properties,...

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The potential impacts for landlords, tenants and buyers of commercial propertyThe Minimum Energy Efficiency...

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Even though evicting a residential tenant is far from a landlord’s mind when the...

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The High Court of Justice has dismissed a claim of threats of trademark infringement...

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On 8 March 2018 the Ministry of Justice published the provisional tribunals and gender...

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On 1 February 2018 the government launched a power of attorney partial refund scheme...

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For a person’s will to be legally binding in England and Wales, certain requirements...

Capital Gains Tax Savings on Divorce

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In the majority of cases sadly the transfer of the family or the sale...

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Be very careful - and take legal advice. Older employees are likely to have...

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The EAT agreed with the employment tribunal that when the Uber app was switched...

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Bus firm is first employer guilty of failing to...

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A bus operator has become the first employer in the UK to be found...

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Are you in a row with your neighbour over...

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If you have ever found yourself involved in an argument with your neighbour over...

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Thousands of unmarried couples in Newbury, Thatcham and Maidenhead...

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As a family lawyer in the area I regularly work with couples whose relationships...

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Under the Influence

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Undue influence occurs when a person is pressured into acting other than by their...

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Happy 10th Birthday to the Mental Capacity Act!

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Last month marked the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Court of Protection...

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Should Pensions Be Shared in a Divorce?

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Do you have a pension? Does your spouse have a pension? Do you and your spouse...

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Can voice recordings be used in Court?

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Are you fighting over the arrangements for your children and do you ever think...

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NEW LEGISLATION PROPOSED: Parental Bereavement

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The Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Bill 2017-19 was published on 13 October 2017....

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Segregation of boys and girls at faith school was...

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The Court of Appeal has determined that a Muslim faith school's segregation of girls...

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Mental Health in the Workplace

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The spotlight has been on mental health issues this month with the publication of...

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Employment Tribunal Fee refund scheme

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Further details have now been announced and the employment tribunals fees reimbursement scheme has...

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Pound for Pound – Spousal Maintenance vs. Universal Credit

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Universal Credit is a hot topic of discussion in the media at the moment...

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How BIG DAYS and BIG BUST-UPS can affect the...

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“DING DONG the bells are going to chime” will soon be ringing out across...

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If there’s a will, there’s a way to challenge...

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The courts have never fallen short of providing thought-provoking stories of people challenging wills...

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Holiday Pay & voluntary overtime

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Should voluntary overtime that is regularly worked be included in the calculation of “normal...

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Cycle Courier was a worker

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In another case regarding employment status, an employment tribunal considered whether a cycle courier...

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Employment Tribunal Fees

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A much anticipated judgment from the Supreme Court handed down on 26 July 2017...

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Joining Gardner Leader – The Role of a Litigation...

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A key factor that sparked my interest in a career in litigation is the...

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Estranged daughter follows in the footsteps of Ilott v...

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No doubt, most of you will have heard about the recent decision in the...

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Acas Early Conciliation: Getting the Employer's Name Right

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If a director was named on the ACAS Early Conciliation form and the company...

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The Taylor Review – “Good Work”

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The long awaited Taylor Review of modern employment practices was published on 11th July...

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Employment Tribunal Fees Unlawful

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Employment tribunal fees are unlawful under both UK and EU law because they prevent...

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Update from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)

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Most lenders in the UK mortgage market are members of the CML. The CML...

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Holiday Pay again!

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that where there is an interruption of more...

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Election Fever!

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So we are now expecting a general election on 8 June 2017. All parties...

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Gross Misconduct & organisational change

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The Court of Appeal has upheld the finding of an employment tribunal that an...

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Self-employment & the gig economy

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The Work & Pensions Committee have published their report following a review of the...

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Protecting the interests of employees

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Last October, the government commissioned Matthew Taylor, the chief executive of the Royal Society...

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The bank of Mum and Dad

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Research out this week from Legal & General reveals that the bank of mum...

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Taylor Wimpey apologises in leasehold dispute

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One of the UK's biggest house builders has apologised to home owners for leaving...

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LPAs for Business

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Many of us are familiar what a lasting power of attorney is. It is...

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Government Scraps the Probate Registry Fee Increase

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The BBC announces that due to the snap election there is no time to...

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It's Good to Talk

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Time passes by so quickly sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything that...

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Headscarves & Employment

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Two different ECJ Judgments address the issue of discrimination surrounding religious headscarves.Firstly, a Belgian...

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BREXIT: The countdown begins…

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So it’s happened. On the 29 March 2017 the government gave notice to the...

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Estimates not guesstimates

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A couple of weeks ago, Gardner Leader staff organised a charity quiz in aid...

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What happens if you wish to bring a will...

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Multimillionaire hotelier, Pauline Milbour (‘Mrs Milbour’) died in 2014 leaving her stepdaughter, Laurel Roberts...

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Inspirational Women - International Women's Day, #IWD2017

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In celebration of International Women's Day 2017, over this week, some of the GL...

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Changes to inheritance tax allowance and Grant of Probate...

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The government is introducing a new inheritance tax allowance for families who own a...

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111 former BHS staff sue administrators over redundancy procedures

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111 former BHS workers have started proceedings against the retailer's administrators, Duff & Phelps,...

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Does being self-employed make for more happiness?

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The UK self-employed work fewer hours, earn above average incomes and are generally happier...

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How to manage an employee’s departure – some simple...

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Be prepared — people leave their jobs for a variety of reasons and...

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National Minimum Wage Change

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On 1st April 2017 the rates for the National Minimum Wage National and the...

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Plumber 1, Pimlico Plumbers 0

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A plumber has won a legal battle for working rights in the latest significant...

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Maintenance payments increased 15 years post divorce by Court...

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The Court of Appeal made a ruling this week which has cause to shock...

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Charity Commission’s Annual Public Meeting, an overview

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The Charity Commission held its annual public meeting earlier this month, which considered the...

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“The National Minimum Wage doesn’t apply to my business”

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The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has released details of the top...

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Employees Sentenced

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Not an employment case, but the Winchester Crown Court recently dealt with three former...

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Dismissals & mobility clauses

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In a case before the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the finding that two employees were...

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Citysprint cycle courier was a worker

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Following on from the Uber decision that found the drivers were workers, another employment...

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Complex challenges for employers in the year ahead

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Constant changes and increasing complexity have helped make employment law a frontline challenge for...

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House Purchase: Deposit implications in failing to complete

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Often parties do not exchange contracts, pay a deposit and agree a completion date...

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The Gig Economy: An Update

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If you haven’t heard about the recent ‘Gig economy’ cases hitting the Tribunal in...

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One million UK agency workers expected by 2020

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The number of UK agency workers is set to reach one million by 2020,...

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Acas publishes guidance on social exclusion at work

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Asas has published guidance that seeks to raise awareness of the cost of social...

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Termination Payments

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As announced in the 2016 Budget and confirmed in the 2016 Autumn Statement, the...

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Gender Pay Gap Regulations

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After a long wait, the final draft of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay...

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Is the tide turning against charitable independent schools again?

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Charitable independent schools are once again in the spotlight, as the controversy over whether...

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Is your Will accurately worded?

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Are you certain that all your assets are accurately referred to in your Will?...

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Gardner Leader (as well as Brexit) in the Supreme...

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In order for the UK to leave the EU and give effect to the...

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How employers can say no, without saying a word

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As the countdown to the festive season gets underway, employers juggling the pre-Christmas workload...

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Is an employee required to ask for a rest...

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Prior to July 2012, the employee had an eight and a half hour working...

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UK unemployment level falls to its lowest level in...

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The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level for 11 years as firms shrugged...

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Costs awarded against litigant in person for failing to...

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The EAT has upheld an employment tribunal's decision that the inability of a litigant...

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Segregation of boys and girls at faith school is...

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The High Court has decided that a faith school's segregation of girls and boys...

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Balancing the books and building in resilience

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The Chancellor opened the (last ever!) Autumn Statement by confirming that he is determined...

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Change of Circumstances? Update your Will!

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Following the surprise result of the US election last week, no doubt Donald Trump...

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New worker’s rights challenge to Deliveroo

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Hot on the heels of the recent Uber Employment Tribunal judgment on the issue...

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New worker’s rights challenge to Deliveroo

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Hot on the heels of the recent Uber Employment Tribunal judgment on the issue...

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Statutory holiday pay must include a representative element of...

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Mr Lock was employed by British Gas Trading Ltd as an internal energy sales...

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Indirect discrimination ’up in the air’

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An employment tribunal has held that easyJet’s roster practices were indirectly discriminatory towards two...

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An early conciliation certificate extends to a claim of...

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that a complaint of unfair constructive dismissal...

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Employers fail to grasp recruitment laws

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The results of a recent survey undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission...

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Gig economy hit by Uber Employment Tribunal ruling

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"The Employment Tribunal's decision to class these particular Uber drivers as 'workers' rather than...

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Case Update: Poole v Everall (2016) EWHC 2126 (Ch)

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Background A High Court Judge has overturned the December 2012 will of a man who...

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Employment Law Update – Holiday Pay & Commission

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According to the latest judgment in the long-running case of British Gas v Lock,...

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Business must keep foot on pedal for data protection

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A major milestone in EU data protection law was marked when the General Data...

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Keeping hold of the real power in the name...

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In the same week that fashion entrepreneur Karen Millen was told she could not...

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Prime Minister confirms the protection of workers’ rights

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Prime Minister Theresa May has this weekend at the start of the Conservative Party...

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The Do's and Don'ts of References

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When an employee leaves their employment it is usual practice to request a written...

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To PSC or Not to PSC…

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From 6 April 2016, the requirement for UK companies and LLP’s to consider and...

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Imminent Changes To The National Minimum Wage

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The National Minimum Wage will increase on 1 October 2016 in line with the...

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Worker's rights post-Brexit

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Chuka Umunna sends a letter to the Prime Minister seeking assurance that worker’s rights...

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Case Update: A question of Eligibility

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The Olympic Games has inspired us all and it seems that it is easy...

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Does your job title define you? And other things...

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'Does your job title define you?' and 'what does it mean to be flexible...

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Sterling's fall post Brexit makes foreign currency proceedings more...

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Whilst the full effect and implications of the vote to leave the EU will...

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We're leaving the EU....pack the boxes and call the...

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It is a fascinating time to be involved in Property Law (cue cries of...

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Living together as ‘cohabitees’

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What protection do you have and what protection can you expect in future?Recent figures...

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A Month Since Brexit – A Private Client Perspective

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Just over a month has now passed since the EU Referendum and the Nation’s...

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Are you Scam Aware…?

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Do you own rental property? If so, the number of property scams you need...

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Why our peace of mind message matters more than...

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One of our values at Gardner Leader, in fact the first in the list,...

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What’s in a name? Quite a lot actually

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A legal battle in the High Court highlighted the need to ensure that the...

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Brexit and the charities sector

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Although it is early days, charities and their trustees should start considering plans, or...

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What does BREXIT mean for European Law in the...

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One of the main arguments put forward by the ‘Leave’ campaign during the referendum...

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Brexit – How will you be affected?

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The recent referendum campaign focussed much on sovereignty and the fact that a considerable...

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EU referendum: the vote was to leave - but...

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So much has changed since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union...

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How will your legacy live on?

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The legendary and much loved Muhammad Ali has recently passed away leaving behind a...

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Vince v Wyatt – the importance of having a...

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The case of Vince v Wyatt case has finally come to a close. This...

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Landlord change of address: ensure the tenant is updated

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When moving house or premises, there are a multitude of people that you must...

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What are the implications for UK Employment Law in...

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A referendum will take place in the United Kingdom (UK) on 23 June 2016...

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The Cautionary Tale of a Prince with No Will

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The uncertainty that can be caused by the decision not to write a will...

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Does DIY = AOK?

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How many of us would swap time in the sun for making a Will?...

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The Lesson in Elliott v Simmonds - Proceed with...

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One of my recent cases demonstrates the importance of charities asking for costs orders...

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Case Update: The competing rights of landlord and tenant

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There is a basic premise under the terms of a lease, whereby a landlord...

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Is Gary Lineker right about family lawyers? We think...

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Divorce lawyers might find the comments made by Gary Lineker in the press this...

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To Claim or not to Claim, that is the...

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Like most of us, Shakespeare put off making a will until the very last...

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More bad news for landlords as court fees to...

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We understand that increased court fees for starting proceedings for the recovery of land...

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Are you willing to take a chance on a...

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How many of us would swap time in the sun for making a Will?...

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Buyers Beware: Stamp Duty soars

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Chancellor George Osborne has further clarified in his Budget the new stamp duty land...

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Connecting with Potential Donors Online

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Never has it been more challenging (or, perhaps, exciting) for a charity to engage...

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Evelyn Williams rows solo across the Atlantic

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We were delighted to have sponsored Evelyn Williams from Sheepdrove Lambourn who has completed...

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Hike in Probate Fees causes concerns for charities

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The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to reduce costs by up to £250...

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Family Mediation – What is it and how might...

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This week is Family Mediation Week. Its aim is to let more people know...

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Gardner Leader partners make chat show debut!

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Managing Partner Derek Rodgers and Dispute Resolution Partner Chris Felton were the guests on...

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Avoiding a ‘Harte’ Attack

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Thankfully, during the usual course of working on probate matters, the number of times...

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Strengthening the Charity Commission’s Regulatory Powers

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New laws are shortly to come into effect which give increased powers to the...

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Pamper evening in aid of Naomi House

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On 25 November, Gardner Leader hosted a pamper evening for friends and family to raise...

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The big bad wolves of Gardner Leader get muddy...

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So on Sunday, while you were all still snoozing in your warm cosy beds,...

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Gardner Leader Employees first finance director

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We are delighted to have Catherine Wilson with us as our first finance director...

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Guest Blog: Taxes and how to avoid them

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We are delighted to share a guest blog post from Chris Davies from Ross...

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Fundraising Standards Review - How will your charity be...

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In September 2015, the result of a comprehensive review of fundraising was published by...

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Facebook, derogatory comments, vodka and a fair dismissal

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So, we’ve all heard about employees being dismissed for the insulting comments made about...

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Claire takes to the skies to raise money for...

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On Saturday 22 August, my friend Olivia and I jumped out of a plane...

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3 pieces of good advice for today’s young lawyers...

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Derek Rodgers writes a post for the Consummate Lawyer Blog

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Gardner Leader scores century as headcount hits 100

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Amidst the excitement of England’s success in the Ashes Tests, we have hit a...

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Unfair dismissal warning from the sewers!

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An employee who was dismissed after failing to follow newly implemented H&S guidelines has...

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Cohabitation: time for a change?

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Recent information provided by the Office of National Statistics reveals that the number of...

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Alastair Goggins discusses Inheritance Wins on BBC Radio Berkshire

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Alastair Goggins from our Dispute Resolution team discusses inheritance wins on BBC Radio Berkshire (from 84:00)

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Divorce costs set to rise?

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The Ministry of Justice announced plans yesterday to increase the court fee couples pay...

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Avoiding Trustee Personal Liability

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Charity trustees can, in some circumstances, find themselves personally liable for their actions, despite...

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Problematic Executors

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In a perfect world, the appointment of more than one executor would provide a...

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Silver Surfers

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In light of the recent weather you might find yourself down the beach with...

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Are You ‘Endowed’ with an Endowment?

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Does your charity hold permanent endowment and do you know what you can do...

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Was this George Osborne’s last Budget?

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This year’s Budget was pretty political – which is no great surprise given the...

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Budget 2015: Impact on private individuals

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Today’s budget announcement did not contain the dramatic changes to inheritance tax that were...

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Deeds of Variation

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When watching the Government’s 2015 budget unfold from an inheritance protection viewpoint, one of...

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Women in Enterprise: Are we making progress?

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Court of Appeal upholds passing off decision in Rihanna’s...

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The Red Tape Challenge is good news for UK...

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The government’s ‘Red Tape Challenge’ has reportedly seen dramatic cost savings amounting to £10...

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How to deal with boardroom and shareholder disputes

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First time buyers on the rise in 2014

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What’s the deal with holiday pay?

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In the summer we saw the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that commission...

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The Autumn Statement is reasonably good news for small...

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Following the Autumn Statement 2014, it appears that small businesses are to get extra...

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Family Dispute Resolution Week 24-28 November

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How to preserve and protect a business through divorce

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How to Deal with Legacies in an ‘Old’ Foreign...

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European verdict on obese employee awaited

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A decision from the European Court of Justice is awaited for a case heard...

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House sellers are facing testing questions

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When preparing a will, the choice of executors is one of the most important...

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The Jimmy Savile saga continued this year with a fallout between the executors of...

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WARNING: Covert recordings

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An employee, who brought claims of sexual harassment, sex discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal,...

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Risks to health and safety can differ widely between...

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Every business is responsible for safeguarding the health and safety of anyone affected by...

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EU rules surrogate mothers are not entitled to maternity...

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The European Court of Justice has rejected claims for maternity benefits by mothers whose...

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Tenant Liability for Rent in Administration

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Charities often benefit from the income from properties vested in them. What they have...

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Case Law Update

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Within a recent case based in Jersey, (Estate of Turquand-Young, JRC 235), the...

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Volunteers & Employment Law – An Overview

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Many charities rely on the generosity of their supporters in giving up their time...

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Downton Abbey – the Legal Lessons We Should Learn

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Given that the infamous Highclere Castle (otherwise known as Downton Abbey) is located merely...

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Warning for Employers regarding Holiday Pay Calculations

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Employers may have to pay for backdated holiday pay claims following a recent Employment...

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Employers need to think twice when promising bonuses!

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The sizeable bonuses paid to city bankers may seem worlds apart from small business,...

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Preparing against employment claims

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Following the high profile 'constructive dismissal' case brought against Sir Alan Sugar by his...

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Protecting your wealth against care costs

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Today's 'Modern Workplace' - are you ready for change?

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Julie Taylor, employment law specialist at Gardner Leader Solicitors in Newbury, considers the Government’s...

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Equal Pay Claims

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Local law firm, Gardner Leader, highlights the risk to employers of more equal pay...

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Shares-for-rights scheme warning

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Workers are being warned by a Newbury legal expert that a new Government scheme...

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Boundaries Walls and Fences

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“Good fences make good neighbours" said Robert Frost in his poem, The Mending Wall....

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Moving into residential care, are your affairs in place?

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Gardner Leader discusses the issues that regularly occur when moving a loved one into...

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Employment Law Update: When Does TUPE apply?

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Employment Law Update When Does TUPE apply? Deciding when TUPE applies is often very difficult,...

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Stuart Durrant, Partner and Head of the Property Team at Gardner Leader, talks about...

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On yer ‘ead - scoring a goal for career...

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Like Wayne Rooney, everyone has the right to reap the benefits of their career...

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Peppercorn Rents

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Over the Christmas break I was cornered (rather over aggressively I thought) by a...

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Homeowners warned to watch out for squatters

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The housing market is sluggish, prices static, and more people are staying put and...

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Employment Issues in 2012

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Julie Taylor of Gardner Leader LLP looks ahead at some of the main issues...

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Get your head out of the clouds and protect...

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Online assets could end up in a black hole or in the hands of...

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Catch up on the latest employment law developments

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Retirement Age

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On the 6 April 2011 the default retirement age of 65 was abolished, together...

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Getting More or Less What you Bargained For

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One of the most common problems I am asked to deal with, is when...

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Don't Forget About The Guarantees!

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You are in the process of selling your shares in a company: Have you...

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Listed Buildings

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It is certainly not unusual for me to be instructed on the purchase of...

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Get Your House in Order

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We all know that no-one lives forever and it is much better to have...

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House Names

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Issues Arising From a Family Member’s Death

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During a very difficult emotional time the last issues that you want to arise...

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