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There have been a number of proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill by the House of Lords (published on the night of 7 July into the morning of 8...
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When enforcing a judgment debt, obtaining a charging order is a powerful step, but ensuring it is properly protected on the title is just as important. At Ashtons Legal, our...
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The Government’s first King’s Speech included the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which included reforms for compensation under compulsory purchase orders without the direct agreement of the landowner. The Bill aims...
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On 1 July, the Government launched a full review into parental leave and pay. The review aims to examine all types of leave, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave,...
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A renewed push for reforming the UK’s paternity-leave system is gathering pace, led by researchers from the University of Bath and supported by the Fatherhood Institute’s “6 Weeks for Dads”...
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On 1 July, the Government published its “implementation roadmap” for delivering the changes due under the Employment Rights Bill. The Bill is a significant piece of forthcoming legislation which forms...
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The Law Commission has released an interim update on proposed changes to business tenancies currently governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. These reforms could reshape how commercial landlords...
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The recent employment tribunal case of Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research Ltd ruled that sighing at a colleague may breach equality laws. Background to the case Mr R...
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Ashtons Legal LLP, an award-winning full-service law firm, is proud to announce its new partnership with Anglia Capital Group (ACG) as their official legal sponsor. This collaboration marks a significant...
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Our next spotlight is on Laura Hook, a Partner in our Insolvency and Restructuring team. What is your role at Ashtons? I am a Partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring...
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This article focuses on key clauses within franchise agreements and covers the sale of the business clause. Franchise agreements tend to be weighted slightly in favour of the franchisor, which...
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A franchise agreement is a document that outlines in legal terms how the franchisor/franchisee relationship works. The contents of a franchise agreement will vary depending upon the franchise system, but in...
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