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Recovering a debt from someone who has died

It is sometimes the case that a person who owes you money dies before they have repaid the same to you. In this article, we explore what happens to the debt and the options available...
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Business immigration strategy: Planning for 2024

Jessica Clough, Chartered Executive in the employment law and Immigration team at Boyes Turner, looks at what changes we expect to the Immigration system in early 2024. Increases to the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge From 16...
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What is a cohabitation agreement, and why do I need one?

The Myth of Common Law Marriage With the rise of cohabiting couples continuing to increase – it is time to debunk the myth that a common law marriage exists. It doesnt. It does not matter...
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Let’s talk about speed’ and reduce road accident injuries this Road Safety Week

This Road Safety Week we are supporting road safety charity, Brake’s ‘Let talk about speed’ campaign to encourage drivers to help prevent road casualties by reducing their driving speed. According to the Department for Transport’s...
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Articles of Association and Shareholders Agreement – does my company need both?

Although the Articles of Association (Articles) and Shareholders Agreement of a company are separate documents, it is important that they work with one another and do not contradict each other. The recent High Court decision...
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Redefining masculinity: Is it time to rewrite the Man-ual?

What does it mean to be a man? For centuries, there have been strict traditional expectations of masculinity which boys have learnt to adopt in order to be considered a real man. They are taught...
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How HR professionals can help during the cost of living crisis

We are all painfully aware of the current cost of living crisis, driven by inflation and high interest rates resulting in an acute reduction in the real value of wages. In short, many employees are...
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Challenges of living with a Stoma & the support available

In this episode,  our medical negligence team is joined by Giovanni Cinque, from Colostomy UK, to discuss the everyday challenges of living with a Stoma and the support available.
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A Guide to Deprivation of Liberty Orders for 16 and 17-Year-Olds

Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) Orders are legal mechanisms designed to protect individuals’ human rights when they are deprived of their liberty. In the context of 16 and 17-year-olds, DOL Orders play a critical role in...
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Divorce and Capacity

Where parties wish to institute divorce proceedings and one of the parties may lack mental capacity, there are initial considerations to be aware of, as set out below. Capacity Before any divorce proceedings may be...
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Improving employee retention and protecting your business

In the current economic climate, businesses are under increasing pressure to attract and retain top talent. With inflation and the cost of living soaring, wages are being squeezed, and many employees are being tempted to...
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How can I contest a will?

Contesting a will is a legal process that allows parties to challenge the validity of a deceaseds will. While a will is a crucial document that sets out, amongst other things, how a persons assets...
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The Wills Act 1837: execution of electronic wills

The formal requirements for the validity of execution of a will have been in existence for 180 years. Practitioners have long since considered that the practices and procedures are outdated and have not adapted with...
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The joy of being a deputy

This year marks my 23rd year of doing deputyship work, mainly acting as a personal Deputy for clients. As a Deputy for finances, I am involved, amongst other things, in buying houses, investing money, opening...
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The Evolution of the COP3 Form

The Court of Protection plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of individuals who lack mental capacity. One of the key instruments of the legal framework is the COP3 form. This document...
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A stay of execution for Section 21 notices – Delays to Renters (Reform) Bill

Richard Pulford, Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team, looks at the most recent delays to the implementation of the Renters Reform Bill. Renters (Reform) Bill update We have written extensively about the upcoming Renters...

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