Writing a will is one of the most important steps to take in planning for the future, ultimately protecting both you and your family. Yet many people delay this task,…
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If you have been diagnosed with dementia, or have a family member living with the condition, there may be considerations about what will happen to the home, finances, and other…
When you are given the responsibility of dealing with the estate of a late husband or wife, there is often a great deal to consider during an already difficult time….
When a company becomes insolvent, whether or not a shareholder and director is an employee, within the meaning of section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, for the purposes...
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Successive governments have recognised that the spirit of entrepreneurialism, though deeply ingrained in the UK’s culture, is not really very well supported by the financial institutions. In an attempt to...
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A company and its director, who were originally fined £96,000 and £14,000 respectively following breaches of Health and Safety law, which led to the death of an employee The fines...
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Core Duties A director is in a fiduciary position to their company. These duties include: a duty to act and use their powers in good faith, in the best interests...
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Bulgaria and Romania joined the European Union (EU) on 1 January 2007. From that date Romanians and Bulgarians have the right to travel throughout the EU. However, employers should note...
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Two recent cases illustrate the sense in taking advice on avoid contract disputes and commercial litigation from clumsy and imprecise language and latent ambiguities in legally binding documents and formation...
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When a company is set up, it is common to divide the shares in it in approximately equal proportions amongst the shareholders. Whether or not this proves to be the...
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