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All organisations must be aware that a new offence for failure to prevent fraud is now in force from 1 September 2025. You need to consider whether it applies to...
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Ashtons Legal has successfully advised Broads Ventures Limited on the acquisition of Norfolk Broads Direct Holdings Limited, the parent company of Norfolk Broads Direct and Broads Tours, in a multimillion-pound...
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Break clauses are a common feature in both residential and commercial leases, giving either the landlord or the tenant the ability to bring the lease to an end earlier than...
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If someone owes you money, whether you’re a business owner chasing unpaid invoices or an individual trying to reclaim personal debts, the process can quickly become frustrating, time-consuming and, in...
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Navigating an employment tribunal claim can be challenging, but by avoiding the following common mistakes, your chances of a successful outcome are far greater. 1. Not dealing with everyday issues...
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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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