News archive: November 2022

• 20% Discount for First Time Buyers*
  Posted on November 17, 2022
  We offer 20% discount on our standard conveyancing fee for First Time Buyers.
  
  Contact us on 01905 721600 to speak to an advisor.
  
  *Offers available only to first time buyers who instruct us direct and not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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• Resolving a shareholder dispute about company strategy
  Posted on November 15, 2022
  For a business to grow and prosper, it is vital that the people at the helm get on and have a shared vision about key issues of strategic importance. Where a business is run through a private limited company, it is also essential that shareholders have a good relationship and that the rights of both the majority and minority members are respected.
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• Employee monitoring; an employer’s guide
  Posted on November 15, 2022
  Recent advances in technology mean that there are now numerous ways to monitor employees, including via a webcam on staff computers or by checking browser histories, email content and phone records. Productivity-tracking software offers a raft of ways to assess how employees spend their working day. Employers can also keep tabs on their employees’ movements through the working day using CCTV, vehicle location tracking, dash cameras and devices, or access cards which track employees’ movements in the workplace.
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• When does a power of attorney take effect?
  Posted on November 15, 2022
  If you have been asked to act as an attorney for someone you may wonder when it will come into effect, especially if the power of attorney was made some time ago when your friend or relative was in good health.
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• Pets and Divorce -What happens to them?
  Posted on November 11, 2022
  You are buying a pet together – one of the happiest times for a couple. However, what happens to the pet if you later separate.
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• Domestic Abuse - Legal advice and support during the 2022 Football World Cup
  Posted on November 11, 2022
  The World Cup is a reason for many proud football fans to party and enjoy themselves; however expectation can often turn into anguish and conflict at the kick of a ball.
  
  Incidents of Domestic Abuse rose after every match in the 2018 World Cup, the highest level reported was after the semi-final between England and Croatia.
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• Key points when negotiating a promotion agreement for your land
  Posted on November 8, 2022
  If you own land which may have potential for development, or you have already been approached by a developer, the chances are you have considered the pros and cons of a promotion agreement. This can be a great way for a landowner to benefit from a developer’s experience in getting planning permission for a development site, enhancing the sale value of your land without the risk of funding the planning application process.
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• Pitfalls to avoid when commissioning bespoke software
  Posted on November 4, 2022
  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 delivered and that you have a plan in place for dealing with any unexpected problems, it is vital that before beginning work on the development process you get a professionally drafted software contract in place.
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• Is my prenuptial agreement binding?
  Posted on November 2, 2022
  If you are facing difficulties in your marriage and you have a prenuptial agreement, you may be curious to know just how binding the terms will be, especially if your life is now rather different to the one you envisaged when you planned to get married.
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