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International Surrogacy - what prospective parents need to know (Part 1)

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International surrogacy arrangements have received very bad press in recent times. The proliferation of stories involving immigration complications, debates over exploitation and lengthy delays in establishing parentage, may have resulted in would-be parents...

Findings of review into Sharia law and divorce are released by Home Office

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The Home Office has recently published the results of its review into the use of Sharia law in England and Wales. The review has been prepared by a panel of experts (which includes family lawyers) and has examined the interplay between religious marriages...

Spotlight on Regulations for Residential Landlords - Discrimination Legislation - General

Andrew Morley
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Landlords today face a bewildering array of regulations. Many are centred around tenant safety and might be thought matters of common sense or good practice, but any breach could lead variously to a fine, compensation claim, a Prohibition Notice requiring...

The Right to Request Flexible Working

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Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs. A request could be for reduced days, staggered hours, home working, flexitime or even job sharing. There is a particular process which should be followed in order to make a formal...

Returning to Work after Maternity Leave

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So this is it, after a whole year of being on maternity leave and having celebrated my daughter’s first birthday, I have now returned to the world of work. During this past year my primary focus has been caring for my child and having quality time...

Spotlight on Regulations for Residential Landlords - Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

Andrew Morley
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Landlords today face a bewildering array of regulations. Many are centred around tenant safety and might be thought matters of common sense or good practice, but any breach could lead variously to a fine, compensation claim, a Prohibition Notice requiring...

Convert that cowshed!

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The General Permitted Development Amendment Order 2018 which came into force in England on April 6 2018 provides farmers with greater opportunities for converting agricultural buildings into housing. What’s changed? Amendments made in 2014 permit...

Cycling accidents

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As the weather turns warmer and drier, we all start to think about getting outside, perhaps into the garden, but maybe with the intention of cycling. The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership state that nationally, around 19,000 people per year are admitted...

Parental Alienation: Courts may take children away from parents who badmouth the other

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The term “Parental Alienation” is now firmly on the Family Court’s radar and tough new measures are planned to combat it. Parental alienation refers to a process where one parent attempts to turn a child against the other, usually with the...

Spotlight on Regulations for Residential Landlords - Legal Title

Andrew Morley
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Landlords today face a bewildering array of regulations. Many are centred around tenant safety and might be thought matters of common sense or good practice, but any breach could lead variously to a fine, compensation claim, a Prohibition Notice requiring...

Protecting your hard-earned assets

David Rogerson
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Businesses and private individuals all rely on the expertise of investment advisors to make sure they maximise their financial assets and minimise tax liabilities. However, investment advisors may rely on the professional expertise of a network of...