Legal Briefings
Employment
Now, you that you have been made redundant, you might want to think twice about the concept of ‘job security’
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Commercial
Rogue debt collectors face tough new rules in a Government bid to improve consumer protection in this contentious area. This is because of changes to the Consumer Credit Act 2006 (CCA) which
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Family
When a couple’s conduct over a period of time is consistent with co-ownership of a property, it might
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Property
Well before the auction is planned, make sure you put together the necessary
documentation, such as
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Wills and Probate
A woman who was widowed mere hours after getting married has been ordered
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A recent case serves as a reminder of the importance of circulating and abiding by your internal policies and procedures. The Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that the dismissal of a council employee who had consumed alcohol whilst on duty was unfair because the council had failed to make known its published alcohol policy and had not followed it when dismissing him (Sinclair v Wandsworth Council).
Read the full judgement here: http://www.employmentappeals.gov.uk/Public/Upload/07_0145fhLBDM.doc
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