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Keeping minimum wage and pay records
Which party is responsible after a TUPE transfer?
Easements – What are they, and how might they impact on my proposed development?
The Real Estate team looks at the rights which can benefit and burden property and explains why more than a superficial examination is required to uncover their true extent.
Changes on 1 September 2019 to the CIL Regulations
Vicky McDonald, Associate in our real estate team, brings your attention to sensible improvements to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) that are set to come into effect shortly, that will provide some help to developers in addressing the homes shortage.
SDLT, and when is a house not a dwelling?
Michael Higgin highlights a recent Stamp Duty Land Tax case, where the taxpayer avoided the 3% additional dwelling SDLT surcharge.
Is the building in good condition? Take a closer look
Dean Bickford, a partner in our Real Estate team, looks at the importance of pre-acquisition surveys and what you should be aware of.
Pitfalls to be aware of when taking on a new lease
When taking on a commercial lease, many factors come into play – here are the main issues that tenants need to think about before going ahead.
Does Brexit give a right to end a lease?
Does the UK’s departure from the EU frustrate a commercial lease?
Dangers of non-disclosure in discrimination
We highlight the key points of a recent report regarding non-disclosure agreements.
A right to re-engage?
Ian Machray explores whether a tribunal can force an employer to re-engage a dismissed employee?
Social media strife
Katie Burley explores whether an employer can be liable for an employee’s Facebook posts?
Exceptional and unforeseeable?
Our employment team offers further clarification on voluntary overtime and holiday pay.
The “Wetherspoons Will” Case: Will Executed in a Pub Overturned for Lack of Capacity
In a very unusual decision a Will was ruled to be invalid on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity despite there being no medical expert evidence adduced by either side. Katharine Riley examines the approach to the evidence taken in the case of Dean Hughes v Hermes Rodrigues in May 2019, and reviews challenges to Wills based on capacity issues and the rules on the burden of proof.
