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31-03-09
Farmer granted 'will inheritance' by Law Lords
Practice group: Litigation & dispute resolution
A farmer has successfully overturned a high court decision concerning his inheritance.David Thorner has finally been given the farm in...
31-03-09
New equality and diversity guide published
Practice group: Employment law
A new guide from Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) emphasises the vital role that monitoring plays in promoting...
31-03-09
Commercial landlords 'not villains'
Practice group: Commercial property legal services
Retailers and commercial landlords need to recognise that both sectors are struggling in the current economic climate, according to Capital...
31-03-09
Tenants 'need more repossession notice'
Practice group: Residential property legal services
There is a greater risk that tenants will be affected by landlord's properties being repossessed in the current economic climate, according...
30-03-09
1 in 3 landlords face rental arrears 'battle'
Practice group: Commercial property legal services
One in three (37 per cent) landlords could be set to undertake landlord disputes with tenants in arrears, research by the National...
27-03-09
Tenants 'need better legal protection' from repossession
Practice group: Residential property legal services
Tenants should be given better protection during the repossession of rental property, leading housing charities have claimed, as a growing...
27-03-09
Clarke warns over inheritance tax pledge
Practice group: Residential property legal services
The Conservatives may not be able to afford their inheritance tax pledge, Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke has suggested.Shadow...
26-03-09
Flexible working 'needs consideration from employers'
Practice group: Employment law
Employers should consider allowing flexible working patterns in order to increase the productivity of their staff, says Phil Flaxton, Chief...
24-03-09
Failure to plan is walking a "financial tightrope"
Practice group: Elderly client legal services
Neglecting to consider inheritance tax (IHT) planning is akin to walking a "financial tightrope", claims Skipton Financial Services. It...
23-03-09
Property Information Questionnaires 'will not delay sales'
Practice group: Commercial property legal services
New legislation surrounding Property Information Questionnaires (PIQ) is unlikely to delay people looking to sell their properties, reveals...
23-03-09
Business rate rise 'may create more casualties of recession'
Practice group: Commercial property legal services
Some businesses are struggling amid the economic downturn and will continue to do so through an "unacceptable" rise in rates they pay, says...
20-03-09
Property Information Questionnaires 'enable informed decisions'
Practice group: Commercial property legal services
The new mandatory Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) will provide potential homeowners with "upfront information" about their new...
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