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29 August 2018
1 Month Warning – More Changes For Landlords And Agents
Seeking Advice on Regaining Possession Post-Renters' Rights Act Coming Into Effect This page refers to the position...
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20 August 2018
Can a Company in Liquidation Commence Adjudication?
A Supreme Court decision in a landmark case in 2020 ruled that a company in liquidation can commence the process of adjudication The...
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27 April 2018
Are Residential Occupiers Of Property Excluded From The Construction Act?
If you find yourself involved in a dispute in relation to works being carried out on a property it is important to find out whether the...
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27 April 2018
An Employer Will Be Liable For Discrimination Even They Did Not Intend To Discriminate
Discrimination can generally be assessed in three categories: Direct discrimination – where A treats B less favourably than others...
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3 April 2018
From ‘Subbie Bashing’ To ‘Smash And Grab’ Adjudication
From Subbie bashing to Smash and Grab Adjudication – what construction professionals need to be thinking every day in order to win or...
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3 April 2018
Builders And Solicitors Are Hacked Off – But We Can All Be Victims Of Cybercrime And Phishing Fraud
In the past couple of months we have had four enquiries relating to online or phishing fraud In the 5 years before that we had none...
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29 March 2018
New EPC Regulations Coming Into Force From 1 April 2018 – What Do Landlords Need To Do?
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) come into force on from 1 April...
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6 November 2017
Small Businesses May Be Able To Rely On External Advice When Dismissing An Employee
A small and/or owner-managed employer may fairly dismiss an employee on the advice of an external HR consultant in certain...
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6 November 2017
New Guidance From Acas On Employees With Long-Term Or Life-Threatening Conditions
Acas has published a new guide to help employers manage staff with long-term or potentially life-threatening conditions, including...
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