Benefits reforms subject of Finders International event

Finders International is running another of its popular deputyship development days for the public sector in June. The development days give people from different organisations and industries the chance to get together and exchange ideas. The fourth such event will take place at the Hippodrome in Thorp Street, Birmingham, on 14 June. Delegates will discuss […]

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What does the future hold for whiplash claims in the UK?

On the UK’s personal injury claim landscape, 80 per cent of all claims are for whiplash injuries. Such is the prevalence of whiplash claims in the UK that it is known as the world’s Whiplash Capital; when compared to other countries, such as France and only a 3 per cent occurrence of whiplash, the UK’s […]

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Will there be a rise in sexual assault and harassment compensation claims in 2018?

The past 12 months have been characterised in the legal world by a surge of new attention centering on the issue of sexual harassment, both in and out of the workplace, exposing it as a problem far wider spread than society initially believed it to be. The recent exposure of the rampant harassment culture in […]

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Pre-nuptial agreements: how to protect your assets

Recent data from the Office of National Statistics highlights that the marriage rate for women over the age of 65 has increased by 56 per cent in recent years, suggesting that, for some, marriage is as much about financial security as it is about love. One of the biggest financial concerns facing couples who decide […]

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Are the British public risking their health to prop up the NHS?

One of the most divisive topics of the decade, the running of the NHS has been at the heart of political, financial and legal debate for many years. With a public so fiercely protective of the services provided, a growing population and creeping privatisation; a recent survey by UK clinical negligence solicitors Your Legal Friend […]

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3 things clients consider when choosing their divorce lawyer

Family lawyers are always in need of not only more instructions, but also instructions of a higher value. In order to know how to attract and convert more customers, you need to know more about them. Possibly the most important thing lawyers can know about their customers is the factors affecting their choice when it […]

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What comes after “divorce month”?

Family lawyers will be getting some much needed respite now that February has arrived. January is typically known as ‘divorce month’ where following the festive season, many couples decide to call it quits. Perhaps it is the ‘after Christmas’ mentality, getting a new start in the new year, or the financial strain of Christmas pushing […]

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What warranties and indemnities must I give when selling a business?

Warranties and indemnities play an integral part in the process of selling a business. They provide the buyer with assurances about potential future outlay after the purchase has gone through, and help them deal with the unforeseen business-related issues that could arise. In the case of a limited company, purchasers take over the existing and […]

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What is the law regarding company director redundancy?

When determining a company director’s eligibility to claim redundancy, it is important to consider a number of factors based around their general working relationship with the company. When a limited company is liquidated, the appointed insolvency practitioner will seek to establish whether a director is also an employee of their company, in which case they […]

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What is statute barred debt?

When a debt has been outstanding for some time, with no payments being made or communication from the debtor, the debt can become what is known as ‘statute barred.’ When debts are statute barred it means they’re no longer enforceable, and the debtor is not required by law to pay the amount outstanding. The Limitation […]

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