Understanding the terms used when administering an estate
We explain below some common terms and concepts that you may come across when dealing with the legal aftermath of a loved one’s death.
Holidays from hell
Recently, news broke of problems understanding and implementing the Holidays Act 2003. This article is intended to provide employers and payroll practitioners with useful information on ensuring their payroll system is up to scratch.
Considering purchasing a cross lease property?
If you are considering purchasing a cross lease property, then it is important to understand what the term “cross lease” means, and what the issues are when purchasing a cross lease property. This article provides an explanation of what a cross lease property is, an overview of cross lease terms, and issues regarding insurance.
Forming a Charitable Trust
We are often approached by clients who would like to give something back to the community and have therefore decided to form a charitable trust. There are a number of key steps in this process, which we can assist with.
Negotiations via email – A legally binding contract??
Despite their informal nature, emails can create binding obligations.
Negotiations via email – A legally binding contract??
Despite their informal nature, emails can create binding obligations.
Statutory Demands
This article reviews the law relating to “Statutory Demands” pursuant to the Companies Act 1993. Statutory Demands may be served on a company to require a debt to be paid or disputed very quickly. The company served must act quickly to resolve the issues behind the Statutory Demand or it will risk being placed into liquidation.
Lessons to be learned
Even though we are now out of an economic downturn, it is still useful to look at what lessons learned during the downturn could give better protection for business owners including how key assets are owned.
Indemnities to Employees
Employment Agreements sometimes contain indemnities from the employer for liabilities the employee incurs in the course performing his or her duties as employee. Such an indemnity can also be implied by law, if the employment agreement does not contain an explicit indemnity. However there are some issues that can affect the enforceability of these.
Redundancy law – important legal developments
This article discusses important legal developments to be aware of when carrying out an employment restructure.