Redundancies surged to a record high of 370,000 in the third quarter of the year with young workers hit hardest, official figures show. The number of UK employees on payrolls dropped slightly last month and has fallen by 819,000 between February and November due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Office for National …
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As the hospitality sector begins to count the cost of the latest Tier 3 lockdown, we spoke to one industry figure who says his company will lose £400,000. Stuart Procter, COO of Mayfair hotel and restaurant The Stafford, said the latest blow has left his company reeling in a year he’s already had to make …
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In pop culture at least, solving mysteries has always led investigators to sail close to the wind. A friend and fellow investigator pointed out recently that in one outing Sherlock Holmes stages an accident, lies to witness, is outed as a cocaine addict, daubs himself in fake blood, and tries to steal blackmail material. Modern …
The Law Commission has today [17 December 2020] launched a call for evidence to help ensure that the technology of smart contracts can thrive in England and Wales. A smart contract is a legally binding contract in which some or all of the contractual obligations are recorded in or performed automatically by a computer program …
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Whether you’re a startup or an established company, hiring a commercial litigation lawyer can help you to resolve legal and contractual disputes. If a case goes to court, a commercial litigation lawyer will be there to represent you and your business interests. Read on to find out what a commercial litigation lawyer does and how …
As part of the Tatler SOS Experts’ Corner, we delve into the subject of divorce, one that often sees a spike in January. In fact, the first working Monday back after the Christmas break is often dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ by lawyers who typically see a surge in couples considering legal separation. Here George Williamson from …
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As part of the Tatler SOS Experts’ Corner, we delve into the subject of divorce, one that often sees a spike in January. In fact, the first working Monday back after the Christmas break is often dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ by lawyers who typically see a surge in couples considering legal separation. Here Joanne Edwards from …
Some London, Ont., family lawyers are seeing a spike in couples wanting to separate, a decision they say has largely to do with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families. Kristine Jackson, a family lawyer, says she has seen an increase in calls at her law firm of couples wanting to separate. “The stresses …
There are so many different causes of divorce. Some of the biggies I hear are cheating, substance abuse, growing apart and not getting along. But, I believe that all causes of divorce are symptoms of a much larger “root.” What is that root? Resentment. Every single couple on earth, from the happiest to the most …
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Michael Reader has been found guilty of the ‘cold, calculated’ murder of his estranged wife Marion Price (Picture: SWNS) A ‘manipulative and controlling’ husband has been found guilty of murdering his estranged wife in a drive-by shooting after he was ordered to pay her a £10,000 divorce settlement. Michael Reader, 70, blasted Marion Price, 63, …
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