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A comprehensive guide to conveyancing

Date: 19 September 2024

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What are the cybersecurity trends shaping workforce management?

Date: 11 September 2024

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A small business realises he has been a vistim of lending fraud
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Everything you need to know about lending fraud

A comprehensive guide to lending fraud for small businesses and the measures they can take to minimise or eliminate the risks.

Date: 18 May 2022 By:

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How changes to ground rent will affect leaseholders

There's no doubt that buying a property is one of the most crucial life decisions that a person can make. Buying a house or renting it out, there are many complex legal matters and financial arrangements to consider.

Date: 16 May 2022 By:

Legal advice is sought on suing a business
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How much does it cost to sue a business in the UK?

You might want or need to sue a business. Discover why you might need to take such action and how much it could cost.

Date: 11 May 2022 By:

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Am I eligible to make a diesel emissions claim?

Approximately 11 million cars worldwide contained devices to 'cheat' emissions tests. If you owned one of these cars, you may be eligible to make a claim.

Date: 3 November 2021 By:

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What you need to know about the UK criminal justice system

Introduction to the UK justice system, the role of the Crown Prosecution Service, jurors and HM Court and Tribunal's Service and an overview of possible sentences.

Date: 26 August 2021 By:

Staff receive safety training on the use of a forklift truck
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Legal obligations for staff training and information

Failure to provide staff with certain training and information can have expensive consequences. Here's what you need to know.

Date: 24 May 2021 By:

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Involved in an accident with an HGV or lorry

Thousands of road traffic accidents happen every day. If your accident involves an HGV or lorry, you need to understand your rights.

Date: 15 July 2020 By:

Overdue invoice
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The best ways to recover debt from a limited company

Overview of the debt recovery options and processes when you are owed money by a limited company.

Date: 29 June 2020 By:

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The ethical responsibilities in lawyer/client relationships

When you appoint a lawyer, both parties have ethical responsibilities to ensure a strong lawyer-client relationship

Date: 18 March 2020 By:

A smiling man files paperwork to reflect his recent name change.
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Is changing your name a complicated process?

In the UK, changing your name is pretty straightforward, and inexpensive too. Here are all the things to consider when filing to change your name.

Date: 2 March 2020 By:

A row of employees work on computers in a modern office.
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Is it legal to monitor my employees in the workplace?

If you want to want to protect your firm against data breaches, and reduce misuse of company resources, you might consider using monitoring software.

Date: 12 February 2020 By:

A small business owner manages customer records in a database on his laptop.
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The rules on retaining customer records

It’s critical to understand your responsibilities when it comes to customer data retention, so that you can ensure you remain well within the law.

Date: 22 January 2020 By:

A landlord handing over keys to happy tenants, after they sign the tenancy agreement and pay their deposit.
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A landlord's guide to tenancy deposits

As a landlord, it's advisable to take a deposit from new tenants - but you must make sure you stay within the law. Your rights and responsibilities.

Date: 21 February 2019 By:

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Accessibility and your business premises

Businesses have an obligation - both legal and moral - to make as their premises accessible for those with disabilities. The steps you can take.

Date: 27 July 2018 By:

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