Friday 22 May 2026 5:08 am | Updated: Thursday 21 May 2026 3:36 pm Driven by the upcoming Employment Rights Act, which grants unfair dismissal rights to new starters after July 1, 2026, businesses are expected to increase the use of creative vetting methods – like Duolingo’s “taxi driver test” – but this exposes them to …
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It has been an assumption for years in costs budgeting in civil litigation: claimants start high and negotiate down, assuming there will be scope for ending up at the figure wanted all along. But have judges had enough of the game-playing? Two judgments in quick succession from Master Thornett have both criticised claimants’ overstated costs …
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Buying or selling your house is always a major life decision. But when divorce is involved, the process becomes significantly more emotional, financially complex, and high stakes. For many people, the marital home represents far more than just real estate. It holds memories, routines, stability for children, and a sense of identity. During divorce, decisions …
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ANYONE divorcing needs to make a key pension check or all their savings could end up with their former partner. Many people don’t realise that pension benefits are not usually included in your will.It means that if you die before taking a private pension, your provider will be left to decide where the cash goes. …
New research from Gallagher and CEBR reveals shareholder litigation accounted for £3.7 billion of the £11.7 billion total cost of cyber-attacks to large UK businesses in 2025, with legal and reputational fallout emerging as major financial risks for boards. Shareholder litigation accounted for £3.7 billion of the £11.7 billion total cost of cyber-attacks to large …
In the realm of divorce, where tensions often run high and conflicts seem insurmountable, mediation for divorcing couples with children emerges as a lesser-known yet highly effective approach. Here are some lesser-known secrets about mediation for divorcing couples that divorce experts and litigation attorneys may not readily share: 1. Mediation has Predictable Costs And is …
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Global pop star Dua Lipa recently filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, alleging that the tech giant featured a copyrighted image of her on the cardboard boxes of their television sets without permission. While Samsung denies any intentional misuse, Lipa’s legal team maintains that the company violated her copyright, trademark, and publicity rights …
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Wednesday 13 May 2026 5:34 am Over half of UK employers are worried about Gen Z behaviour and professionalism. Here’s three things they can do, according to Eliza Filby ‘Why won’t our graduates just pick up the phone?’ is the most frequent complaint I hear from leaders. It may be the point of most frustration …
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After working with divorcing couples for more than two decades as a mediator, I’ve spoken with hundreds—if not thousands of people navigating divorce. A common theme I hear is this: “I don’t even know who I am anymore.” That feeling is completely normal. But while divorce can bring stress, fear, and uncertainty, it can also …
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