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Problems in performance management

Kenneth Amakye
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‘Performance management can be challenging and time-consuming,’ according to  Kenneth Amakye , an associate solicitor in the employment team with Hatten Wyatt. ‘The first challenge is to determine if this is a capability issue...

Agreements with highways authorities

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If you develop a site and your scheme includes new roads, you will probably want to get them adopted by the local highways authority.  This will shift the long-term burden of maintenance to the highways authority, but there may be short term costs...

Step-by-step guide to no-fault divorce

Avril Croud
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Since April 2022, couples have been able to seek a divorce after one year of marriage without having to blame their former partner for any reason. Prior to the change in the law, couples who agreed to separate had to wait at least two years before they could...

Business planning and the importance of making a will

Hardeep Gill
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A will is an important part of everybody’s legal planning no matter your circumstances, but for anyone who is in business a well written will is vital to ensure the minimum disruption after your death. ‘Whether you are a sole practitioner, a...

Pitfalls to avoid when commissioning bespoke software

Selwan Yousif
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If you want software that is unique to your business, and which is specifically designed to meet your operational needs, then the commissioning of a bespoke solution is almost certainly the way to go. However, to ensure that your vision marries up to what is...

Avoiding common delays in obtaining probate

Hardeep Gill
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Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the grant of probate, paying out to beneficiaries,...

Think twice before using social media during a family dispute

Avril Croud
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It is forecast that, by the end of this year, 90 per cent of the UK adult population will use a social media account at least once a month.  This is a remarkable statistic, but perhaps even more remarkable is that the average user is estimated to spend...

Legal steps to consider when diagnosed with a life-limiting illness

Hardeep Gill
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On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to prepare from a legal...

Negotiating a senior executive package

Kenneth Amakye
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Recruiting the right senior executive can be an immense benefit to a company if they bring the right mix of skills, experience, and contacts to the business. It is not uncommon for the recruitment process to include some informal occasions, at which terms,...

Why you need clarity on dates and time limits in commercial contracts

Selwan Yousif
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Have you ever signed a contract which seemed to be perfectly clear, straightforward and reasonable at the time it was agreed, but which later turned out to be ambiguous in important respects or which gave rise to unintended and arguably unfair results? If...

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