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The intestacy rules – how do they work?

A report from the National Will Register in early 2023 found that only 44% of adults in the UK had made a will. For those who had not made a will, two in five said...
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Moving forward with the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – What will change?

The Government has published the draft Code of Practice which sets out how employers should allocate tips (including service charge payments) once the new legislation comes into force, which is expected to be on 1st...
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Latest figures from MBRRACE-UK show maternal death rate in UK increased in 2020-2022

Maternal mortality watchdog, MBRRACE-UK, has published its latest ‘data brief’ round up of statistics from its surveillance of maternal deaths in the UK from 2020 to 2022. The summary figures, released in advance of MBRRACE-UK’s...
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Update on UK business immigration changes for 2024

Clarification on planned Spring 2024 changes. The proposed immigration changes to both the salary thresholds and the health surcharge fee caused much confusion when they were announced on 4 December 2023. The government have now...
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UK business immigration changes for 2024: hot off the press

This week Jessica Clough, Chartered Executive in the Employment and Immigration team at Boyes Turner, looks at what further changes we expect to the Immigration system in early 2024, following the Home Secretarys announcements on...
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The influence of artificial intelligence on the lifecycle of M&A transactions

By using AI during the M&A lifecycle, there can be many benefits driving efficiency but these need to be balanced with an understanding from users that the implementation of this potentially game-changing technology still requires...
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Intellectual property in e-commerce – protecting your brand rights

E-commerce has grown rapidly over the past decade, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly altered purchasing habits and fast-tracked the shift to digital shopping by an estimated five years. Online marketplaces have become rife...
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AI in recruitment

With the ever-increasing use of AI in the workplace, employees in a variety of sectors have been asking themselves whether AI will ultimately lead to the redundancy of their jobs as they are replaced by...
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Global employment rights when hiring overseas workers

With our increasingly interconnected world, it is possible to have either global teams or employees working outside of the UK. There are many implications of this around from taxation, immigration to data security (to name...
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Greenwashing? What the DMCC Bill means for marketing claims

As climate-conscious consumers look for more sustainable shopping options, businesses are recognising the importance ofgreen business practices to maintain their market reputation and position. This market shift is evident in the rise of B-Corps, which...
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Letters of administration – who has the right to apply?

When someone who has made a will dies, their estate is administered by persons appointed by the testator in their will, albeit that those persons so appointed (known as executors) have the right to refuse...
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Problems obtaining an EHCP?

Potential systemic non-compliance – deter, defer, delay Reminder of remedies for refusal to assess decisions/breach of 20-week assessment windows A great recent case (W, R (On the Application Of) v Hertfordshire County Council [2023]) well worth...
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The importance of understanding your business’ terms and conditions

I consider that his evidence was significantly vague both on the contractual details and their effect on the product and services that he was selling¦I infer that he had not been given sufficient training on...
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HR tips for employers during Christmas

As we head into December and to the end of the year, it is a time when teams and colleagues come together to celebrate at Christmas parties and to reflect on a year of achievements...
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Can assets transferred under survivorship rights form part of a deceased’s estate?

Under Section 9 of the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 (the Act) the court has the power to order that assets transferred under rights of survivorship rights and therefore not part of...
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Successful mediation for claimants in medical negligence claims

Mediation is often described to injured claimants and their families as a gentler alternative to litigation. The emphasis is often on the process rather than tangible, financial results, with the implication (particularly for claimant lawyers)...

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