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Opinion | 24:10:16

Considering commercial property? Here’s what you need to know about new or refurbished retail units

The benefit of a new or sub-divided unit on a retail park is that it can be built or refurbished to meet your requirements. Compare this with an existing unit where you have to take it as is. While new or refurbished units have their advantages, there are a number of things to consider:

Gender pay gap

Uncategorised | 21:10:16

Every penny counts for Asda

Shockwaves are being felt in the retail industry following an employment tribunal decision, which could hit the pockets of one of UK’s biggest supermarkets to the tune of £100 million.

Uncategorised | 20:10:16

First Steps (Bath)

RWK Goodman provided time for a solicitor (Jacqui Lazare) with experience of charity law to join the board of trustees of First Steps (Bath).

Uncategorised | 20:10:16

The Bank of Nan and Grandad – why discretionary trust Wills may be worth thinking about

At the recent Conservative Party Conference the housing minister, Gavin Barwell, suggested that parents should pass their assets on to their grandchildren, not their children because younger people “are less likely to own their own home and we need to do something about that”. John Pengilley suggests that a discretionary trust Will may be a better solution.

Uncategorised | 20:10:16

Oxfordshire Business Barometer – issue 22 [October 2016]

The Oxfordshire Business Barometer is a quarterly survey designed to provide an insight into what it’s like to do business in the county, showcase best practice and highlight some of the challenges. It is...

Uncategorised | 18:10:16

Three things to think about before firing an employee

Dismissing an employee can be a daunting prospect. There are numerous horror stories about aggrieved employees successfully clawing large compensation pay-outs from their ex-employers, with the employer left wondering what they did wrong. Our previous article on disciplinary and grievance will help you know what process to follow in such circumstances. But what if you want to avoid the process altogether? Or, your reason for dismissal isn’t as watertight as you first thought?

Uncategorised | 17:10:16

Imagine our country without access to justice

RWK Goodman are taking part in Legal Walks around the UK to raise funds for The Access to Justice Foundation and free legal advice charities.

Uncategorised | 17:10:16

RWK Goodman responds to news of birth injuries compensation scheme

Medical negligence specialists at RWK Goodman have cautiously welcomed today’s announcement of a new Government birth injuries compensation scheme, but warn that adequate care costs will need to be covered and valuable lessons learned,...

Uncategorised | 16:10:16

Inquests: Disclosure of evidence

In preparation for an Inquest, disclosure refers to the process of information/evidence being made available to the coroner and, thereafter, information being made available from the coroner to 'Interested Persons'.

Uber

Uncategorised | 13:10:16

Landmark Uber tribunal impacts UK employment law

Uber has hit the headlines once again with a number of drivers calling into question their rights as an employee. An employment tribunal next week will determine whether these drivers are actually employees rather than self-employed. The decision could have a huge impact on flexible business models.

Uncategorised | 10:10:16

Stepping up to the green challenge

Last week was Green Week across our offices. We focussed on fun, small behaviour changes to make a big difference – including the way we commute to work to reduce our carbon footprint and make healthier choices.

Uncategorised | 06:10:16

Supreme Court to hear landmark AIG insurance case

AIG Europe Ltd v OC320301 LLP (UKSC 2016/0100) Monday 10 October 2016 – Court 2, Supreme Court of Justice A landmark professional indemnity insurance appeal brought by AIG Europe Ltd against private investors will...

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