Legal Advice

Legal advice: Why make a will?

Making a Will is valuable regardless of your age. This is your opportunity to share and formalise your wishes. If you don’t have a Will on your death your belongings will pass by rules of...

Legal advice: What a Labour Government will mean for Employment Law

If one is to believe the opinion polls, it seems likely that the Labour Party will form the next Government of the UK following the General Election on 4th July 2024. In this article, we examine what that would mean for...

Legal advice: Circumstances that prevent fulfilment of a contract

Any well-drafted commercial contract will contain a range of terms and conditions that clearly set out the rights, responsibilities and obligations of each party. As a legally binding document, parties enter...

Legal advice: Holiday pay in 2024 – the new rules

Workers in the UK are entitled to 5.6 weeks of holiday in every leave year.  For people who work five days a week, this means that they are entitled to 28 days of holiday a year.  An employer can ask workers...

Legal advice: Why do divorce rates spike in January?

January is widely acknowledged to be one of the most depressing months of the year. Following the Christmas festivities, we’re faced with the back-to-work slump, cold, gloomy days and what feels like a long wait...

Legal advice: The work Christmas party

As the festive season draws near, it is time to think about the work Christmas party. This is often a highlight in the annual working calendar allowing you to treat your staff for their hard work all...

Legal advice: The future of flexible working

During the pandemic, flexible working hours and patterns enabled those with caregiving responsibilities greater freedom and a healthier work-life balance. Therefore, a move away from this style of working...

Legal advice: Your essential moving ‘to-do’ list

This month, Amy Matthews from Woodfines Solicitors shares their essential house move to-do list, ensuring you won't miss any essentials or forget anything important in the run-up to...

Legal advice:Update on the CMA investigation into Emma Sleep

In our recent article on the use of “dark patterns” when selling online to consumers, we promised to keep you informed on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into...

Legal advice: Businesses need to watch their special offers

Have you ever been caught out by a time-limited deal whilst shopping online? Not long ago, I was. If I’d waited another day, a new offer would have saved me an extra £16 but the “offer ends tonight” email hooked...

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