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Totting Up Disqualifications: What are they and what can you do?
A 'totting up' disqualification is the result of accruing twelve penalty points on your driving licence, in any three-year period. Jo Henderson, Solicitor in our Criminal Defence Team explains the disqualification periods and in what exceptional circumstances a penalty may be reduced.
The Legal and Taxation Dangers of Rolling Out a Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes have been increasingly popular in the last few years, for good reason. Dan Chapman, Head of Employment discusses the legal and taxation dangers to be aware of when rolling out a salary sacrifice scheme.
The Law Commission: Reform on Financial Remedies on Divorce
The Law Commission has published a scoping report on the law governing financial remedies upon divorce or dissolution in England and Wales. Ellie Davies, Solicitor in our Family Team summarises the findings and next steps.
Skilled Worker Sponsors Update
From 31 December 2024, sponsors are now explicitly prohibited from passing on, or recouping (or attempting to recoup) fees related to Skilled Worker sponsorship. James Conley, Solicitor in our Employment Team sets out the changes and which fees this applies to.
FAQs: My loved one has had a serious accident, what help is available?
We are often contacted by loved ones of those who have suffered life-changing injuries, and in some cases have lost mental capacity. Kate Smith, Associate in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team has written an FAQs article to explain what you can do for your loved one, and what help is available.
Capacity in civil proceedings – Clarity delivered on the process of determining litigation capacity
On 11 November 2024, the Civil Justice Council published its report on the procedure for determining mental capacity in civil proceedings, in an attempt to clarify the procedure of determining a party's capacity where the Civil Procedure Rules have previously been unclear. In this article, James Iron explains the findings of the Report.
What are the potential changes to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget 2024?
In anticipation of next week’s budget, speculation is rife as to what possible changes we might see to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This article considers some of the potential changes, and what they might mean for you.
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The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023: Everything you need to know
On Tuesday 1 October, The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 came into force, requiring employers to allocate and distribute all qualifying tips to their workers in a fair and transparent way. Tia McAleese, Solicitor in our Employment Team explains everything you need to know around the new law.
Making a Personal Injury Claim: What to Expect
Bringing a personal injury claim can seem daunting, especially if you are also living with injuries sustained as a result of another party’s negligence. To prepare you with what to expect, Kimberley Nelson, Paralegal in our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team has shared an overview of how the process works.
