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We examine the changes that will take place. 7 August 2024 2 min read Stay Relevant – Make a Will: Lessons on Estate Planning Wills Blog Sam Thompson’s attempts to write a will in hospital highlights why getting professional legal advice is important. 6 August 2024 5 min read How legal advice and coaching benefits divorcing couples Divorce & Separation Blog Family Solicitors Mel Loxley and Lisa Collins, and Heartbreak and Trauma Recovery Coach Gemma Hall, discuss their roles. 6 August 2024 3 min read Employees returning to the office: The legal considerations Blog The debate over returning to the office is intensifying, with a 50% rise in tribunal cases as employers push back on remote work. 5 August 2024 4 min read Birkett Long expands Court of Protection and Inheritance Team Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has announced the expansion of its Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes (COPID) team. 5 August 2024 2 min read Agricultural Property Relief on Hay Growing Rural Blog Understanding the complexities of tax treatment for hay production is crucial for agricultural businesses. 2 August 2024 3 min read Matthew Perry’s Discretionary Trust Will Wills Blog Discover the details behind Matthew Perry's Discretionary Trust Will. 2 August 2024 3 min read The Impact of Government Changes on Capital Gains Tax Blog We look at how CGT affects profits from selling property (excluding primary residences), investments, and other assets. 25 July 2024 4 min read Load More
Data Protection Law and Using Biometric Data in Schools Education Blog The use of biometric data by schools - understanding the consequences of getting it wrong and how to get it right. 5 September 2024 4 min read
Announcing Ben Molyneux's Qualification as a Solicitor Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce that Ben Molyneux has officially qualified as a Solicitor as of 1 September 2024. 1 September 2024 3 min read
Fire and Rehire Practice Code: Key Points for Employers Blog Discover the key points on the new Fire and Rehire Practice Code for employers. 30 August 2024 6 min read
Local Authority's Absolute Duty to Provide Special Educational Provision Education Blog Local authorities have an absolute duty to provide special educational provisions in EHCPs. 28 August 2024 5 min read
Birkett Long and bibic to host online SEND law and EHCP sessions Birkett Long News News Birkett Long partner with bibic to offer online sessions on SEND law, EHC Needs Assessments, and EHCPs. 22 August 2024 2 min read
55 Years of Legal Service: John Morgan’s Career Milestone Birkett Long News News Celebrating John Morgan's 55-year legal milestone. 20 August 2024 3 min read
Taking Carrier Bags Without Paying: Why You Can Get the Sack BLHR Blog Discover why an Employment Tribunal upheld the dismissal of a long-serving employee over unpaid bags for life despite their low value. 19 August 2024 4 min read
VAT on independent school fees Education Blog From January 2025, private school fees will be subject to 20% VAT. 15 August 2024 3 min read
Death certification reforms Blog New death certification legislation will take effect on 9 September 2024. We examine the changes that will take place. 7 August 2024 2 min read
Stay Relevant – Make a Will: Lessons on Estate Planning Wills Blog Sam Thompson’s attempts to write a will in hospital highlights why getting professional legal advice is important. 6 August 2024 5 min read
How legal advice and coaching benefits divorcing couples Divorce & Separation Blog Family Solicitors Mel Loxley and Lisa Collins, and Heartbreak and Trauma Recovery Coach Gemma Hall, discuss their roles. 6 August 2024 3 min read
Employees returning to the office: The legal considerations Blog The debate over returning to the office is intensifying, with a 50% rise in tribunal cases as employers push back on remote work. 5 August 2024 4 min read
Birkett Long expands Court of Protection and Inheritance Team Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has announced the expansion of its Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes (COPID) team. 5 August 2024 2 min read
Agricultural Property Relief on Hay Growing Rural Blog Understanding the complexities of tax treatment for hay production is crucial for agricultural businesses. 2 August 2024 3 min read
Matthew Perry’s Discretionary Trust Will Wills Blog Discover the details behind Matthew Perry's Discretionary Trust Will. 2 August 2024 3 min read
The Impact of Government Changes on Capital Gains Tax Blog We look at how CGT affects profits from selling property (excluding primary residences), investments, and other assets. 25 July 2024 4 min read