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Making it fair and square for all your families

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With the number of remarriages increasing, consequently leading to complicated family structures in terms of wills and probate, William Ware, Private Client Consultant at Hampshire based law firm Warner Goodman LLP looks at the impact that this is having on inheritance claims and what this means for you and your family.

Tougher laws bring tougher times for Claims Management Companies

Dan Thompson
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With figures announced today by the Claims Management Regulation Unit (CMRU) that show the number of Claims Management Companies (CMC’s) closing in light of tougher laws around personal injury, Andy Munden, Partner at Hampshire based law firm Warner Goodman LLP reflects on exactly what the changes mean for members of the public and the future of the industry.

Stamp Duty Land Tax - Many Unhappy Returns

Claire Battye
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Here we highlight the pitfalls that can occur regarding Stamp Duty Land Tax on an apparently straightforward transaction involving several leasehold warehouse properties.  A recent deal is used as an example, with names changed for confidentiality.

Triumphant Tenants

Alexandra Savage
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Here we review a recent successful case where a tenant obtained reimbursement of advance paid rent relating to the period after a break date, and advises best practice for incorporating break clauses within commercial leases.

Employee shareholder status...made in heaven?

Howard Robson
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Howard Robson, Partner in our Employment Team, summarises the concept of employee shareholder contracts and advises what you need to do if you want to implement this within your business.

Contracting with Monsters

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The term “contracting with monsters” is not the subject of a procurement manager’s nightmares but in fact a description of the common experience of entering into a commercial agreement with another entity that is much, much, bigger than you.

Certain Overriding Interests to Lose Status

Helen Porter
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On 12 October 2013, the ten year transitional period under the Land Registration Act 2002 (‘the Act’) will draw to a close and a small number of interests in land will lose their status as ‘overriding interests’.

An ‘overriding interest’ is an interest that binds an owner or purchaser of land, despite no record of the interest appearing on the registered title.  Common overriding interests include short leases, certain easements and rights of people in actual occupation of the land.

Scorching Solicitors!

Jane Cox
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On the hottest day of the year so far, many of us probably spent Saturday on the beach, in the local park or trying to find a shady spot to cool down …but not the staff of Warner Goodman LLP!

Landmark ruling opens way to change in workplace pay policies

Sarah Whitemore
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As the Supreme Court rules on long-running council worker equal pay struggle, widescale reviews of pay policies are predicted, and it’s the small businesses that will feel the shockwaves warns Sarah Whitemore, Employment Partner at Hampshire based law firm Warner Goodman LLP.

Lake District Hike for Warner Goodman LLP!

Jane Cox
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This weekend a team from Hampshire based law firm Warner Goodman LLP will swap their computers, mobile phones and business cards for walking boots, compasses and maps as they take on a challenge outside the world of law.

Don't let your dream holiday turn into a nightmare!

Catriona Ralls
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With summer approaching our thoughts are turning to ones of sea, sun and fun.  82% of us are planning to holiday abroad in 2013, and it’s important that we’re prepared, for any eventuality.  Andy Munden, Partner at Hampshire based law firm Warner Goodman LLP, takes a look at exactly what could ruin your well-earned holiday…other than the inevitable sunburn!