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When looking at financial settlements on divorce, family lawyers will ask you to obtain your pension CETV (Cash Equivalent Transfer Value) from your pension provider(s).
In a recent case, the court considered whether the act of tearing the will was sufficient to amount to revocation in accordance with section 20 of the Wills Act 1837.
The advent of no-fault divorce and the introduction of the online divorce portal has made the divorce process seem easier and more accessible than ever.
Employers sponsoring skilled worker visa applicants must ensure compliance with new restrictions on passing on certain immigration-related costs to sponsored employees.
In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has highlighted the importance of addressing all issues identified in a list of issues, including those not originally pleaded.
In 2025, employers face important changes to employment law, including enhanced penalties for failure to collectively consult, increased staffing costs, and the implementation of neonatal leave and pay. Employers should act now to prepare for change.
The Charity Commission's recent inquiry report into The Captain Tom Foundation, the findings of which have been widely reported in the news, found repeated instances of misconduct and mismanagement.
Tom Brett Young, VWV Partner and Head of Immigration, recently provided an immigration update to the Charity Law Association and here summarises some of the recent changes charities should be aware of.
In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government has launched a comprehensive inquiry into its handling of the crisis.
In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that an employee who objected to a TUPE transfer involving a detrimental change in his working conditions was dismissed by the transferor.
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision highlights the importance of accurately assessing injury to feelings awards under the Vento guidelines.
The recent case of Crew v Oakley [2024] EWHC 2847 (Ch) is an important decision by the High Court concerning whether or not the deceased had sufficient mental capacity to make a deathbed revocation of her Will by tearing it in half.
Prior to the publication of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill on 17 December 2024, the DfE had already updated its guidance entitled 'Schools Causing Concern' guidance as part of its wider strategy around school improvement and academisation.