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Just a year to go before the United Kingdom leaves the European Union!

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Following the day the UK formally leaves the EU on 29 March 2019, a Brexit transition period will take place until 31 December 2020 during which the parties negotiate the terms of the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU.  Whilst there are still a lot of uncertainties, there are a few areas which employers and HR should start thinking about which we explain here.

Employment Law Case Update: Ville de Nivelles v Matzak

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In case of Ville de Nivelles v Matzak, the European Court of Justice considered whether time spent by a firefighter, who was at home on ‘stand-by’, was considered ‘working time’ under the Working Time Directive (WTD).

Should I buy or should I rent?

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Many people think that purchasing a property is not achievable, and that their only option is to rent. But how much truth is there to this?  

GDPR: News update on B2B communications

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The question of what constitutes a B2B communication is now applicable when considering the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), specifically in relation to marketing. 

Why is domicile important when disputing a Will?

Kevin Horn
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Disputing a Will is a complicated process; one made more so if there are questions over where the deceased was domiciled.  This must be ascertained before a claim can be made against an estate and here Kevin Horn, Private Client Partner, explains why this is and what evidence may need to be provided should you be considering disputing a Will.

Employment Law Case Update: Carreras v United First Partnership Research

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Mr Carreras was employed by United First Partnership Research (United) from October 2011 to February 2014, where he would typically work 12-13 hour days. In July 2012, Mr Carreras suffered a serious bike accident and had to take several weeks off work. Following his return he continued to suffer from physical symptoms of the accident – dizziness, headaches, fatigue and difficulty in concentrating and working late.

How to protect your digital assets in your Will

Sue Nicholson
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The value of our online lives is worth billions of pounds but many of these assets may never be passed on, as people are failing to record their digital worth.  Sue Nicholson, Private Client Lawyer, here reviews how you can protect your digital assets for the future generations, and why this is becoming more important as we move to a more online world.

Employer responsibilities for volunteer workers

Sarah Whitemore
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There are some organisations that depend on volunteer workers to survive, such as charities and fundraising bodies.   Employers need to be aware that recruiting volunteer workers comes with certain regulations that must be met.  Sarah Whitemore, Employment Partner, here explains the legal obligations for employers to stay on the right side of the law, and how they can support charitable organisations in doing so.  

Employment Law Case Update: Ali v Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago

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Sometimes education leads to destitution… In Ali v Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Petronin) Mr Ali had worked for Petrotrin for 11 years when he was awarded a scholarship to study abroad for a degree. Petrotrin also paid Mr Ali a monthly living allowance in the form of a repayable loan.

Number of first time buyers hits ten year high

Emma Gilliland
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The property market continues to show signs of progress as figures from UK Finance show 2017 saw the highest number of first time buyers since 2006.  Emma Gilliland, Residential Conveyancer, here reviews the figures and explains why this is good news for the housing market as a whole.

Employment Law Case Update: Malik v Cenkos Securities Plc

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Dr Malik worked for Cenkos Securities Plc as a Securities Analyst. He made several disclosures, some of which were found to be protected by the Employment Tribunal (ET).

Could a pre-nuptial agreement be the answer for your marriage?

Sam Miles
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As we move closer towards Spring, thoughts turn more to wedding season and if you are tying the knot this year it is likely you have spent time carefully planning everything from the bouquets to the table centres.