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St Albans Food & Drink Festival
Wed 20th Sep 2023 | by Victoria Thomson
SA Law is delighted to show its support once again through sponsorship of the St Albans Food & Drink Festival. This year’s festival will be taking…
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SA Law Granted Law Society Accolade for the Fifteenth Year Running
Wed 6th Sep 2023 | by Steve Ryan
SA Law is proud to announce that it has been awarded Lexcel for the fifteenth year running.
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Legal Costs Recoverable From an Opponent to Change
Fri 25th Aug 2023 | by Tracy Lacey-Smith
New fixed recoverable costs rules, which come into effect from 1 October 2023, will mean that a successful party is likely to recover less from their…
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How Will a Prenup Protect Britney Spears Following Her Split With Sam Asghari?
Thu 24th Aug 2023 | by Julie Cohen
A UK Lawyer's Perspective on Britney Spears' Divorce
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What Are Nesting Arrangements?
Wed 23rd Aug 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
Family Solicitor Sonal Parekh explains what nesting arrangements are and the key considerations if you are contemplating it as an option for the shared…
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Is Agreeing a Price Enough to Create a Binding Contract? Not Necessarily...
Mon 21st Aug 2023 | by Clare Mackay
As litigators, we get involved when things have gone wrong with a transaction. Often, the starting point is to establish whether the parties have a binding…
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Should You Review Your Credit Control Regime?
Thu 17th Aug 2023 | by Anna Billy
In uncertain times, streamlining your debt control approach can make all the difference to your cashflow.
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What Next for Wilko Employees?
Mon 14th Aug 2023 | by Emily Morrison
Wilko, the UK homeware retailer, has collapsed into administration putting more than 12,000 jobs at risk. What can employees expect from the administration…
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Compulsory Mediation for Small Claims Under £10,000
Mon 31st Jul 2023 | by Clare Mackay
MoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000, including specified money claims, in a bid to reduce pressures on the courts and solve…
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Neurodiversity and Family Law
Thu 27th Jul 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
Family Solicitor explores how neurodiversity can affect people who are going through divorce, separation or disputes about finances or the children.
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Changes to the Intestacy Rules Benefit Spouses and Civil Partners
Thu 27th Jul 2023 | by Clare Mackay
When a person dies without leaving a valid will, there is a set order in which relatives will inherit their estate which is set out in the Intestacy rules.There…
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The Great Unretirement and How Your Business Can Benefit
Mon 24th Jul 2023 | by Chris Cook
The increased cost of living and economic downturn has caused 2.5 million pre-retirees to delay retirement. In addition, a wave of people aged 50 and…
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Will UK SME’s be Impacted by EU Gig Economy Law Reforms?
Mon 24th Jul 2023 | by Gita Patel
After it was recently announced that a new law will be created to help millions of gig workers gain the status and rights of an employee, Gita Patel was…
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Undue Influence by a Daughter Results in a Will Being Declared Invalid
Thu 20th Jul 2023 | by Clare Mackay
The two most common grounds for challenging the validity of a will are that the testator lacked the necessary mental capacity to make the will and that…
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Is a Bank Liable for Processing a Fraudulent Payment Made on Their Customer's Instructions?
Mon 17th Jul 2023 | by Clare Mackay
The eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK Plc [2023] UKSC 25 will come as a blow to victims of fraud who are duped into…
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Top Tips for Co-Parenting Through the Summer
Mon 17th Jul 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
Family Solicitor shares her top tips for separated parents for effectively communicating, making plans for the children, handling holidays and avoiding…
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Navigating the Digital Afterlife
Wed 12th Jul 2023 | by Penelope Samuels
In a recently published article, Penelope Samuels discusses the inadequacies of the current legal framework around the need for legislation…
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Tips for Juniors Struggling With Supervisors
Wed 12th Jul 2023 | by Kelly Pike
It’s expected that a legal career may require long hours, however many firms have been reflecting on how they can improve their work/life balance through…
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The 8 Future Employment Trends
Thu 6th Jul 2023 | by Gita Patel
New Flexible Working RulesOnce the new rules are implemented, employees will have the right to request flexible working from day one of their employment,…
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Holidays and Travelling Abroad Alone With Children
Mon 3rd Jul 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
Family Solicitor shares key actions and legal pointers for single parents to consider before travelling abroad with their children.
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Napping at Work
Mon 26th Jun 2023 | by Christine Caffrey
Christine Caffrey was asked to discuss whether naps should be encouraged in the workplace after new research revealed naps are good for brain health…
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Why Did Major Firms Get Caught Not Paying The National Minimum Wage?
Mon 26th Jun 2023 | by Gita Patel
After more than 200 companies were outed by the government for failing to pay staff the minimum wage, Gita Patel was asked to comment on how…
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Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2023 Event Overflowed With the County’s Talent
Fri 23rd Jun 2023 | by Victoria Thomson
In an unprecedented year for entries, the 12th ‘Oscars of Hertfordshire’ were a spectacular celebration of the county’s outstanding businesses and the…
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New Employment Protections at Work for Parents and Unpaid Carers Given Royal Assent
Tue 20th Jun 2023 | by Emily Morrison
Parents and carers will be provided with additional protections at work, covering leave entitlement and redundancy rules, as a result of three bills which…
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Celebrating the 2023 St Albans Half Marathon
Mon 12th Jun 2023 | by Megan Kerr
SA Law were proud to sponsor the 2023 St Albans Half Marathon; a much-loved community event that has taken place for the last 41 years. In addition to…
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SA Law Appoints Five Associates
Fri 9th Jun 2023 | by Steve Ryan
Congratulations to five of our colleagues who have recently been promoted.
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Video Guides on Data Protection and Direct Marketing
Wed 7th Jun 2023 | by Christine Caffrey
Find the new bitesize video guides about data protection and direct marketing launched by the Information Commissioner's Office here.
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This Week’s Fine Imposed on Facebook Data
Wed 31st May 2023 | by Christine Caffrey
In a recently written article published in The Legal Diary, Christine Caffrey was asked to comment on the news of Facebook being fined €1.2bn…
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Disabilities and divorce Q&A: Family Law
Fri 19th May 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
We understand that having a disability of any sort and not knowing what this means for the future can take a strain on relationships and be a source of…
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Changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Clauses
Mon 15th May 2023 | by Chris Cook
Chris Cook and Emily Morrison discuss the significant changes announced by the Government on Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Clauses.
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Feedback on Culture
Fri 12th May 2023 | by Kelly Pike
Kelly Pike outlines how establishing working groups helps to build a positive feedback culture in a law firm.
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Employee Sabbaticals: Business Benefits and Tips on Getting the Policy Right
Thu 11th May 2023 | by Gita Patel
Gita Patel outlines the business benefits of offering sabbatical leave to employees.
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Updated CPS Guidance
Fri 28th Apr 2023 | by Marilyn Bell
‘Love-bombing’ included in new CPS guidance on prosecuting abusive partners
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When do EPC Exemptions Apply to Commercial PRS Properties?
Mon 24th Apr 2023 | by Gary Dunger
In a recently published article in Property Week, Gary Dunger was asked to discuss what EPC exemptions exist for commercial developers amid…
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Domestic Abuse victims warned to turn off secret phones ahead of the national test of the UK emergency alerts service
Wed 19th Apr 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
Domestic violence campaigners warn vicitms and those at risk to turn off hidden/secret mobile phones ahead of the national test of the UK emergency alerts…
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Employment Law Update
Sat 1st Apr 2023 | by James Cresswell
James Cresswell and Nishma Chudasama discuss the 5 legal updates employers need to know this April.
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Can Legal Action be Taken Against Discriminatory Recruitment Criteria?
Fri 24th Mar 2023 | by James Cresswell
It has been ruled by several employment tribunals that gender critical beliefs should not be discriminated against in the workplace, and any discriminatory…
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Scanning the Horizon: Areas Ripe for Dispute in 2023
Fri 17th Mar 2023 | by Clare Mackay
Clare Mackay and Simon Walsh discuss the areas where disputes are most likely to arise for SMEs in 2023.
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Consultation on Holiday Pay Following Harpur Trust v Brazel
Tue 28th Feb 2023 | by James Cresswell
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has concluded its consultation in response to the Harpur Trust v Brazel case, which…
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Changes to look out for from the Spring Budget 2023
Tue 28th Feb 2023 | by Nishma Chudasama
Getting people “back into work” is the main focus of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget announced on 15 March 2023. The reform will impact employees…
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Divorce, Relationship Breakdown & Children’s Mental Health
Fri 10th Feb 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
This National Children’s Mental Health Week, (6th-12th February) we look to share resources that are helpful for all children and parents, not just those…
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SA Law sponsor 2023 Inspiring Herts Awards
Sat 28th Jan 2023 | by Victoria Thomson
Celbrate your achievements and share your success stories by entering the Inspiring Herts Awards.
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The Impact of Failure to Follow the Correct Procedure When Making Redundancies
Wed 25th Jan 2023 | by Stephanie Clarke
Stephanie Clarke explains the legal consequences employers face if they fail to follow the correct redundancy procedures.
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Financial Support for Child Abuse Victims
Wed 25th Jan 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
UK Safeguarding Minister announces multi-million funding to support child victims of abuse in England and Wales as part of the governments Tackling Violence…
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Google: Parent Firm Alphabet Announces Worldwide Redundancies
Wed 25th Jan 2023 | by Chris Cook
Chris Cook comments on the recent redundancies made by Alphabet, a parent firm of Google.
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Let's talk About Family Mediation: Answers to FAQs for Family Mediation Week
Tue 17th Jan 2023 | by Sonal Parekh
Is mediation right for me? This Family Mediation Week SA Law’s Family Law team discuss the benefits it can bring to families.
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Workers Who Breach Proposed Anti-Strike Law En Masse 'Unlikely' to Face Sackings
Thu 12th Jan 2023 | by Gita Patel
Gita Patel discusses the implications of the Government's proposed plans on anti-strike legislation.
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SA Law Sponsors St Albans Pancake Race 2023
Tue 10th Jan 2023 | by Megan Kerr
SA Law is delighted to be sponsoring the annual St Albans Pancake Race Festival again this year, as well as taking part and going head-to-head with other…
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SA Law in the Community - Review of 2022
Tue 3rd Jan 2023 | by Victoria Thomson
Community is part of our DNA at SA Law and 2022 was a particularly special year in that respect. With many of our favourite events returning and new initiatives…
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Family Law: What to Expect in 2023
Thu 22nd Dec 2022 | by Marilyn Bell
In 2022, there have been many areas that were under family law’s microscope, including matters such as divorce, parental alienation, surrogacy etc; but…
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