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Could Inheritance Tax Be Cut Down Under New Reforms?

Thursday, 27 February 2020

A group of MPs has published a report calling for inheritance tax to be abolished in its current form.

Could Inheritance Tax Be Cut Down Under New Reforms?

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Who Died First? The Importance of Reviewing Your Will

Thursday, 27 February 2020

It is important to have a well drafted Will, especially in the case of second marriages, if there are children from previous relationships.

Who Died First? The Importance of Reviewing Your Will

Articles & Blogs Employment

Can a One-Off Act Qualify as a Provision, Criterion or Practice for Discrimination Claims?

Friday, 21 February 2020

For a one-off act to qualify as a 'Provision, Criterion or Practice' in a discrimination claim, there must be some indication of consistency in how similar cases are generally treated or how they would be treated in the future.

Can a One-Off Act Qualify as a Provision, Criterion or Practice for Discrimination Claims?

Articles & Blogs Employment

New Guidance on Non-Disclosure Agreements

Friday, 21 February 2020

ACAS has published new guidance to help employers and workers understand what NDAs are and to discourage their misuse.

New Guidance on Non-Disclosure Agreements

Articles & Blogs Brexit Commercial Contracts

Is Brexit Frustrating?

Monday, 17 February 2020

Whatever your political view point on Brexit, legally speaking there is an answer to this question, though the answer at present appears to be 'maybe'.

Is Brexit Frustrating?

Articles & Blogs Private Client

A Place in the Sun - Succession Planning with Homes Abroad

Friday, 14 February 2020

What are the issues involved in succession planning, when you have homes abroad?

A Place in the Sun - Succession Planning with Homes Abroad

Articles & Blogs Conveyancing

Beware the Pitfalls of Short-Term Lets

Monday, 17 February 2020

With attractions such as the Harry Potter Studios and London just a short hop on the train, Watford has seen a growing trend of short term lets.

Short-Term Lets

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Independent Schools

Coronavirus - What Should Schools Be Doing?

Friday, 14 February 2020

At the time of writing, the risk to individuals in the UK of contracting Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK remains low, but it is becoming clear that the measures being taken to contain the virus may have an impact on many independent schools.

Coronavirus - What Should Schools Be Doing Right Now?

Articles & Blogs Brexit Immigration

Plans for Post-Brexit Immigration: They've Rebadged It You Fool!

Friday, 21 February 2020

In an early episode of the classic sitcom I’m Alan Partridge, Alan's long-suffering assistant, Lynn, is trying to persuade Alan to downsize his car in order to avoid job losses at his production company....

Plans for Post-Brexit Immigration

Articles & Blogs Employment

Compulsory Retirement Age - Is It Justified?

Friday, 14 February 2020

What are the risks facing employers who operate compulsory retirement age policies in the workplace?

Compulsory Retirement Age - Is It Justified?

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Boris Johnson - Community Pharmacy to Help the NHS

Thursday, 13 February 2020

Boris Johnson has commented on how much potential there is for community pharmacy to help GPs, A&E and other parts of the NHS and patients through various services and keeping people well cost-effectively in the community.

Boris Johnson - Community Pharmacy to Help the NHS

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Positive Progress for the UK's Life Sciences Industrial Strategy

Thursday, 13 February 2020

The government has published a report on progress since the 2017 Life Sciences Industrial Strategy, which was put forward as an ambitious vision for the UK in life sciences, around the areas of pharma, biotech, medtech, digital and diagnostics.

Positive Progress for the UK's Life Sciences Industrial Strategy

Articles & Blogs Employment

Whistleblowing Claims - The Risks of 'Going Public'

Friday, 14 February 2020

Whistleblowing cases are often complicated, with conflicting views on rights and wrongs. If the employee goes to the press, will the employer be at risk of further claims if it responds with public statements that damage the employee's reputation?

Whistleblowing Claims - The Risks of 'Going Public'

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Diagnosing Disease - Is Whole Exome Sequencing the Future?

Thursday, 13 February 2020

The UK is taking yet another step forward in leading the way in the genomics revolution - this time, whole exome sequencing of sick children with rare diseases.

Diagnosing Disease - Is Whole Exome Sequencing the Future?

Articles & Blogs Commercial Contracts

Commercial Contracts - What Does 'Good Faith' Actually Mean?

Thursday, 13 February 2020

In the case of New Balance Athletics Inc v Liverpool Football Club, the High Court has clarified that 'good faith' goes beyond just acting honestly, but also not being faithful to the parties' bargain.

Commercial Contracts - What Does 'Good Faith' Actually Mean?