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Uncategorised  |  11:04:19
Positive news for divorce law reform
Despite the country and government’s preoccupation with Brexit, this week heralded good news for the reform of divorce law following the results of a public consultation last year. The Ministry of Justice will introduce ‘no-blame’ divorce “as soon as parliamentary time allows” with the need for evidence of adultery, desertion or unreasonable behaviour to be replaced with a statement of irretrievable breakdown. The changes will also be reflected in the dissolution of civil partnerships.
Uncategorised  |  11:04:19
What’s the latest on Income Tax for Furnished Holiday Lets?
There are a number of income tax advantages for Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) which are not available to owners of regular buy-to-let properties – these advantages are making FHLs an increasingly attractive option for landlords.
Uncategorised  |  11:04:19
6 ways charities should protect themselves from disreputable donations
Following the National Portrait Gallery’s public refusal to accept a significant donation from the Sackler family, the Tate and the Prince’s Trust also announced their intentions to refuse any future donations from the family. These are the latest in a series of charities making difficult decisions regarding so called ‘tainted’ donations. We look at the importance of the need for trustees to understand their responsibilities in relation to fundraising.
Commercial drone Philip Banks-Welsh
Uncategorised  |  09:04:19
Drones can lift the UK economy, so why is the law weighing us down?
As Google’s 'Wing' drones have been approved to make public deliveries in Australia it is becoming increasingly clear that airborne drones will play a significant role in our future. With advances in technology, few could argue that the private, public, and commercial applications of airborne drones is huge. But is the UK at risk of being left behind by failing to incubate this potentially lucrative industry?
Blockchain lead rwk goodman
Uncategorised  |  09:04:19
Corporate Lawyer Ed Chapman heads to New York as RWK Goodman deepens its blockchain expertise
A corporate lawyer from RWK Goodman is about to swap Bath for the Big Apple to develop the firm’s technology offering. Ed Chapman, our Blockchain Lead, will fly to New York this week after...
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Uncategorised  |  08:04:19
Factual accuracy update: CQC rows back from imposing a 50-word limit on factual accuracy checks
We recently reported that CQC were about to impose a severely restricted word limit on the factual accuracy process. They had not previously announced this change publicly but had posted a new factual accuracy form on line. They admitted (when asked) that they were about to impose the word limit.
Uncategorised  |  05:04:19
Can Instagram take your profile from you?
For many people their social media account is something that can feel intimately personal. You may have poured hours into gaining followers, or you may use it to quietly keep up to date with world events.  But whatever the level of engagement, the bottom line is that like your phone number or email address, your username is yours, right?
Uncategorised  |  05:04:19
Are diagnostic chatbots the future of primary care, or potentially dangerous?
Ben Lees takes a look at whether new AI technology will relieve the pressure on the NHS and GPs, or potentially pose real danger to patient safety.
Uncategorised  |  04:04:19
What happens when a horse accident risks your career?
Case Study  |  04:04:19
Claim for former lagger who developed diphasic mesothelioma settles three weeks before the assessment of damages hearing
Mr L was only 68 when he developed mesothelioma in the summer of 2018. He described exposure to asbestos for three or four lagging companies in the 1960s.
Uncategorised  |  03:04:19
Our important update for employers: extension of ‘off-payroll working rules’ to the private sector from April 2020
In April 2017 the public sector became subject to new “off-payroll working rules”. The government intends to extend these rules to the private sector with effect from 6 April 2020, and has recently entered into a period of consultation.
Case Study  |  03:04:19
Claim for former secretary who worked in asbestos factory
June W was secretary in Cape Asbestos Factory in Hebden Bridge in the 1950s. She regularly used to have to go out onto the factory floor to deliver and collect messages. Mrs W married her husband Colin in the 1960’s and in 1971 they emigrated to Australia. Mrs W became unwell and was diagnosed with mesothelioma from which she died just before Christmas 2017.
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