The changing face of mediation
Last year we were involved in opposing an application in a contentious trust matter for the parties to be forced to mediate their dispute. The dispute related to two trusts connected…
Read moreLast year we were involved in opposing an application in a contentious trust matter for the parties to be forced to mediate their dispute. The dispute related to two trusts connected…
Read moreStarting a new business can be an exciting but stressful time. Your to-do list grows faster than you can keep up with, and not surprisingly, the legal considerations may slip…
Read moreFrom 1 April 2024, there will be the largest increase in cash terms to the National Minimum Wage and National Living wage, and those aged 21 and 22 will be…
Read moreA Court of Appeal charity law decision has given the Treasury an unexpected windfall! At the end of the First World War the National Debt stood at £7bn and Stanley…
Read moreThis common question arises when an employee who is angry or upset resigns verbally following a disagreement, but, shortly after, changes their mind. It is generally the rule that effective…
Read moreEmployers are increasingly turning to data to gain an insight into their employees’ performance. The technology available to monitor employee activity is becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, workers have a right…
Read moreIt happens to all of us. The sinking feeling. The flash of the speed camera, the dreaded letter on the doormat. You’ve received a Notice of Intended Prosecution and it…
Read more“Humanity’s true moral test, its fundamental test, consists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals.” (Milan Kundera) Over the years, animal welfare laws have progressed from…
Read moreTrustees have a general right of indemnity under the Trustees Act 2000, which provides that any costs incurred appropriately and reasonably by the Trustee can be met out of the…
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