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Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Patricia Redfearn
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Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become a focal point of public debate, parliamentary reform and regulatory...

Renters' Rights Act 2025: End of Section 21

Michelle Cox
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 marks a major overhaul of residential landlord and tenant law, most notably through the abolition of Section 21 “no fault” evictions. For landlords, this significantly changes the way possession is obtained and...

Double & Megson Joins Forces with Chattertons in Exciting New Chapter for Clients

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Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, will become the successor practice to Double & Megson Solicitors from 1 July 2026, further strengthening our delivery of legal, wealth management, and tax advisory services across Lincolnshire and the East...

Grandparents and grandchildren: what the law says about contact

Elena         Metawea
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Grandparents often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, offering support, continuity, and a different kind of love from that of a parent. When family life is settled, contact between the two generations usually takes care of itself....

Voluntary first registration: what you need to know

Adalma Keighron
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Title deeds Ownership of property is evidenced by documents known as title deeds. The documents often include conveyances, transfers, assents, deeds of gift, mortgage deeds, leases, plans etc. Collectively, title deeds show the chain of ownership as well as...

International Day of Families: How Family Law Services Can Support Your Family

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On 15 May each year, the International Day of Families highlights the importance of strong family relationships, and the support families may need during difficult times. Whether dealing with separation, divorce, arrangements for children or financial...

Whistleblowing

Ed McFarlane
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A recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal 'EAT' on whistleblowing by a Sales Manager of a medical equipment provider gives a welcome perspective on the need for whistleblowers to provide specific information on the matters that they are...

PHI Claims After Dismissal: A Landmark Ruling

Ed McFarlane
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Permanent Health Insurance 'PHI' claims feature in a recent judgment from Scotland's Court of Session Inner House, (equivalent to the Court of Appeal), it has now been established that an employee who has been dismissed can bring a claim for...

How to negotiate those 'deal killing' clauses

Jenny  Horsley
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These risks are not always obvious. They often sit in standard boilerplate clauses that are skimmed over – only resurfacing when a deal goes wrong. Any effective negotiation should include these clauses, addressing them confidently, without stalling...

Autism at work - Wetherspoon fails to make reasonable adjustments

Ruqaya    Malik
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Pub chain J D Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay more than £25,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal concluded that it failed to make appropriate adjustments for an employee with autism during a disciplinary process. Background In ...