One of the first and most important decisions people make when they begin the divorce process is how they want to get divorced. Yet many people don’t realize they even have a choice of mediation vs litigation. After practicing family law for more than 15 years, I’ve found that most clients walk into my office …
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Deepfakes: they’re real and coming to our courtrooms. And they are going to change how we do things. But are our judges and us trial lawyers prepared? I earlier authored an article raising the issue whether the mushrooming creation of deepfakes would jeopardize our judicial and litigation system. My concern and that of others is …
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By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 00:01, 6 April 2026 A raft of workers’ rights that come into force today threatens to cause chaos for employers, Labour has been warned. The changes under the Employment Rights Act – which became law last year – include the right to statutory sick pay (SSP) from the …
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Divorce statistics UK often reflect the influence of traditional gender norms on marital relationships. These norms often dictate specific roles for men and women within marriages, with men traditionally seen as primary earners while women take on caregiving roles. However, these roles can create imbalances, especially during divorces. In this article, we’ll be exploring the …
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Wednesday 01 April 2026 8:40 am Two-thirds of hospitality businesses will be forced to cut jobs and one in seven will shut altogether as a direct result of “suffocating” April tax rises, leading trade bodies have found. More than half (51 per cent) of hospitality firms will cancel investment plans and 42 per cent will …
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The underlying case concerned a dispute over input VAT recovery in a broadcasting business. The taxpayer, Governance Ministries, operated a TV channel generating income from programme and advertising fees. While it was ultimately agreed that these activities constituted taxable supplies, HMRC argued that some content broadcast free of charge amounted to a non-economic activity. On …
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Nothing better illustrates Labour’s hopeless mismanagement of the economy than its ludicrous attempt to blame British industry for the nation’s economic ills. It’s true that neither the Prime Minister nor his chancellor are to blame for the bombing of Iran or the resulting energy catastrophe now engulfing us. There’s no legislating for the reckless actions …
Monday 30 March 2026 3:21 pm The capital’s largest developers have called on the government to introduce emergency measures to solve London’s office space crisis, which risks “constraining” growth. London Property Alliance (LPA) is urging the government to designate offices as critical economic infrastructure to address dwindling supply and boost economic growth. The LPA represents …
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When people think about divorce, they usually think about one thing: the legal process of ending a marriage. Filing papers, negotiating terms, and ultimately receiving a divorce decree from the court. But divorce is far more than a legal transaction. That’s where a holistic divorce can be beneficial. A holistic divorce recognizes that divorce affects …
