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Careers in Conveyancing – The Right ‘Move’ for You?
The idea of picking up our keys from an Estate Agent’s and having bricks and mortar to call our own is something that is a common goal for many of us. There are, however, a group of people behind the scenes working hard on a daily basis to ensure that those dreams come true in a way that makes the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
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Why Would A Business Restructure?
In order to survive, businesses need to be responsive, agile, and—if possible—so vigilant that they’re able to forecast issues before they materialise. One of the ways in which businesses might avoid or respond to challenges is by restructuring. For instance, if one business buys another, restructuring may be necessary to bring the two businesses together under a single point of leadership, or to ensure that systems and processes can overlap and communicate between the two business entities.
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Potential Pitfalls of Liquidated Damages Clauses in Commercial Contracts
A liquidated damages clause in a commercial contract seeks to pre-set the damages recoverable for a specified breach of contract.
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When Were Same-Sex Marriages Made Legal In England And Wales?
Long-awaited by same-sex couples, same-sex marriage has now been legal in England and Wales for almost a decade. This momentous change to legislation has allowed thousands of same-sex marriages to be officiated since the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013 was introduced.
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A Mother’s Advice On Adulthood – Buying A House, Getting Married, and Having Children.
Lawyers are people too – they have wives, husbands, sons, daughters: they face the same…
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Earn-Out Provisions, Seller Beware
When selling a company, it is sometimes the case that part of the purchase price payable to the seller is payable on deferred terms. If the deferred part of the purchase price is linked to the future performance of the business over a specified period of time, such part is often called an “earn-out” payment.
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Charities Now Given Greater Choice When Seeking Advice On Land Disposals
New Regulations made aiming to give charities more choice on who they can take advice…
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New Guidance On Reasonable Adjustments For Mental Health Guidance For Workers And Employers
ACAS launched on 17 April 2023 new guidance relating to those who need reasonable adjustments for mental health at work. They have outlined what considerations should be taken into account and what practical steps employer should be aware of.
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How Long Does Probate Take If There Is A Will?
Probate of a Will is the process which sees a deceased person’s assets (money, property and possessions) distributed in the way they have determined in their Will. There are strict procedures set out by law that the executor (the individual responsible for putting a Will through probate) must follow.
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Can A Power Of Attorney Change A Will?
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
