When should you review your Will?
Your Will is the most important document you will ever put your name to. That means that you should ensure that you keep it up-to-date and treat it as a living document. This article considers some of the main events that should trigger you to review y …
Navigating the Spring Budget 2024: Understanding Changes to Tax and National Insurance
The Spring Budget 2024 has ushered in substantial changes to tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs), affecting both employers and employees across the UK. These alterations are integral to the government’s overarching economic strategy, aiming …
World Autism Acceptance Week 2024: Creating Inclusive Work Environments
As we observe World Autism Awareness Week, let us reaffirm our commitment to creating workplaces that embrace diversity and empower all employees to thrive. By understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals, we can bui …
Appointed as an attorney jointly with my sibling
If you and your sibling have both been appointed as attorneys in a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), you may wonder how this will work in practice. In this blog I will explain the roles and responsibilities you both have as attorneys and what you can do …
Capital Gains Tax during Estate administration
The law on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) during Estate administration is often misunderstood. In many ways, the position between sales by living persons and by executors are similar but are often subtly but importantly different. They can easily catch you ou …
“We own a colour trademark” says Mondelez
The power of a registered trademark – The Dutch chocolate brand, Tony’s Chocolonely is known for its ethical attitude and commitment to combating child labour in the cocoa industry by making their chocolates 100% exploitation free. In a new marketing c …
Protection of your artistic work
The American political candidate, Donald Trump, has once again been asked to refrain from using an artist’s music during his rallies. This time, the Estate of the late Irish singer, Sinead O’Connor, together with the label Chrysalis Records have demand …
Navigating the world of employment law!
I have studied Employment Law as part of the Legal Practice Course. I remember that my reading of the subject largely consisted of construing a lot of case law, statutes and applying various tests to determine; whether an employee has been dismissed, i …
Government initiates Consultation on Employment Tribunal Fees: A Closer Look at the Proposals
The government has recently launched a consultation on the potential reintroduction of fees in the Employment Tribunal (ET) and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). This move follows the controversial introduction of fees in 2013, which was later deem …
What does an Inheritance Claim include?
A claim made pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“IPFDA”) is a claim made no more than six months after the Grant of Probate for the Estate in question has been issued. It is a claim for “reasonable financial pro …
