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What Is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property, or IP, can be described as something that a person creates using their mind. In other words, IP is essentially a product of human imagination and intellect. Examples might include a story, an invention, an artistic work, a design, or a logo.
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What Is A Conveyancing Solicitor And What Do They Do?
What is a conveyancing solicitor and what do they do?
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Advising Father Christmas On Employment Related Issues
Here at Wilson Browne Solicitors, we appreciate the fact that December is a busy time for those in the North Pole and it seems that Father Christmas is in need for some employment advice.
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Succession: A Riveting Drama Highlighting The Importance Of Estate Planning
While the show’s main focus is on the internal dynamics of the Roy family as they vie for control of their media empire, it also serves as a compelling reminder of the real-world importance of estate planning and having a will in place.
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A Timely Reminder Of The Rules Around Redundancy
In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case, the EAT decided that an employee’s dismissal for redundancy was unfair as a result of a clear absence of meaningful consultation at the formative stage of the redundancy. Tom Charteress talks us through the case and reminds us of the criteria to follow when it comes to making redundancies
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Conveyancing Solicitors Fees
If you’ve just had an offer accepted on a property or are considering selling your home, it’s time to start thinking about conveyancing fees in the UK.
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Sexual Harassment In The Workplace – The New Laws
Combining the newly passed law with the ONS’s recently published analysis of harassment within England and Wales which showed that a quarter of those who had experienced sexual harassment said it occurred at their place of work, its imperative that employers understand the new law and what it means for them.
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What Exactly Is Employee Ownership?
The concept of employee ownership isn’t a new one to businesses, but since the Finance Act 2014, it is a business structure that has been gaining momentum. Employee ownership may take many forms, including setting up an Employee Benefit Trust (commonly known as an EBT) or setting up an Employee Ownership Trust (commonly known as an EOT).
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What To Consider When Forming A Charity
There are many benefits to setting up a charity, namely tax relief, an ability to receive certain grants and funding and payment of reduced business rate. However, most charities are regulated by the Charity Commission and there are responsibilities involved. Chartered Legal Executive Beth Kay advises caution to anyone thinking of setting up a charity and explains more.
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Bereavement In The workplace
Managing workplace bereavement is challenging. Maybe that’s why it’s rarely mentioned. But most people experience loss during their working lives and with Hospice UK reporting that fewer than 1 in 5 managers feel “very confident” supporting employees with bereavement, it needs mentioning!
