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Employment Law Case Update: Page v NHS Trust Development Authority

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Mr Page was a lay magistrate and also a non-executive director (NED) of the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership NHS Trust. In July 2014, Mr Page, with two other magistrates, considered an adoption application by a same-sex couple. 

Stamp Duty and Shared Ownership

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In November last year, Philip Hammond announced in his Budget the abolishment of Stamp Duty for first time buyers; but where does it leave those first time buyers looking to buy a property through shared ownership?  

Employment Law Case Update: The Sash Window Workshop Ltd and another v King

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Mr King worked for The Sash Window Workshop Ltd (SWW) as a commission-only salesman for 13 years. SWW classified him as self-employed, therefore he did not receive holiday pay when on annual leave. On termination of his employment at 65, Mr King brought a claim for unlawful deductions of wages covering his 13 year career at SWW and a claim for age discrimination.

Falling out from Christmas

Claire Knight
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2018 has begun and Christmas seems like a distant memory.  For some however, their Christmas celebrations have been marked by family divisions or the break down of their relationship.   

Appointing Guardians in your Will

Caroline Johnstone
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There are many reasons why it is important to have a Will; one reason being so your estate passes to the people or organisations you wish it to, but also for planning the future for your children.  If they are under the age of 18 in the event that both you and their other parent pass away, you need to ensure there are arrangements in place for their welfare.  

What will the key employment law cases be in 2018?

Howard Robson
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Employment law had an eventful 2017 and this is set to continue in 2018. We review here some of the key cases we can expect to see appealed in 2018 and what this will mean for employers. 

Could you identify Japanese knotweed and save your property?

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Springtime is traditionally the busiest time for the property market, but with a knotty problem affecting more homes than ever, it’s worth doing some horticultural homework before you start, whether you’re buying or selling.

Parents representing themselves in Court; what is the impact on the children?

Sam Miles
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When a relationship breaks down, and if the couple are not able to agree on decisions regarding children or finances, a first step can be for them to go to Family Mediation.  However, in some circumstances this is not an option, if there is an accusation of domestic violence for example, or if one party refuses to take part.  

Make a resolution to review your inheritance tax gifts

Jane Cox
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As we enter a New Year, most people turn their New Year’s resolutions to thoughts of exercising more, eating healthily or learning a new skill.  This New Year however Jane Cox, Private Client Partner, is also urging people to maximise their opportunities for inheritance tax reliefs, specifically when referring to gifting to family, friends or charity.   Jane explains here the difference between a large and small gift in inheritance tax terms, as well as offering some practical advice when it comes to planning for your future.

Employment Law Case Update: Ayodele v Citylink

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Born in Nigeria, Mr Ayodele moved to the UK and joined Citylink, a logistics organisation delivering letters and parcels. Mr Ayodele worked at the distribution depot in Swansea as a warehouse operative, initially as an agency worker before gaining direct employment with Citylink. 

What will the key employment law changes in 2018 be?

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As we move into a New Year, we look ahead to the upcoming changes in employment law legislation.  It is important employers familiarise themselves with the upcoming changes in adequate time to enable the necessary steps to be taken to avoid potential fines or claims being brought against them. 

Warner Goodman: Our year in 2017

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2017 has been an exciting and busy year for the teams at Warner Goodman.  Ed Voller, Managing Partner, takes a look back at the last twelve months, and a sneak peek at what’s to come next year!