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This year's Spring budget the Chancellor was able to announce a growth target of 2.7%, and 2.3% next year compared to 12 months ago
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/business-and-pensioners-come-out-on-top-in-osbornes-spring-budget/
Putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place when you're fit and healthy avoids the delay and stress for relatives later on.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/lifelong-campaigner-leads-the-way-for-dementia-sufferers/
Employment tribunal says that secretly taped evidence is admissible in an employment tribunal hearing for discrimination
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/mind-your-mouth-warning-to-business-as-revelations-go-public/
New Intestacy rules on what happens when someone dies without making a will should make it easier for families in future
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/new-rules-for-those-without-a-will/
Sales staff will have a rosier future, following a ruling by the European Court that commission payments be considered when calculating holiday pay.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/commission-decision-hits-holiday-pay-sums-for-employers/
Whether as a cohabiting couple, or friends clubbing together, a cohabitation agreement, can help fix the outcome if things go wrong.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/property-buyers-play-it-safe-with-no-nups/
It's tempting to throw away papers when moving home, but anything relating to renovation or upgrading a property should be kept
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/house-sellers-are-facing-testing-questions/
Mediation can enable a family to develop their own solution in a less intimidating environment which is likely to avoid the need for court.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/thinking-of-mediation-consider-this/
The Consumer Law Protection (Amendment) Regulations will give consumers the right to unwind contracts, claim a discount or raise a claim for damages.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/consumers-get-more-clout-with-new-laws/
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has been described as the biggest health challenge since AIDS and an "international public health emergency".
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/ebola-the-biggest-health-challenge-since-aids/
An employee has failed in an attempt to have the content of personal messages he sent from his work email account excluded from a disciplinary hearing.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/tribunal-decision-shakes-up-personal-use-of-office-email/
Carving up a family business for a divorce settlement can spell disaster for the company, so plan ahead rather than resort to crisis management.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/forward-planning-protects-family-business/
The property market was top headline in this year's Autumn statement, with a radical change to stamp duty which should see 98% of buyers better off.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/osborne-headlines-on-stamp-duty-but-disappoints-on-inheritance-tax/
Movember Foundation every year manage to raise millions of pounds to improve the lives of men affected by prostate and testicular cancer.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/stephen-rimmer-solicitors-does-movember/
Government has announced the court fees reform proposals which look to reduce the deficit of costs in civil & family courts by increasing the fees in civil.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/2015-proposal-for-dramatic-increases-of-up-to-600-in-court-fees-do-not-delay-and-bring-your-claim-in-before-the-fees-rise/
More and more people these days are choosing to live together (co-habitation) rather than marrying but what if something goes wrong?
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/look-before-you-leap/
Despite common belief, the rights of unmarried couples are not as protected as they are for married ones. Forward planning is key.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/rights-of-cohabiting-couples/
Chancellor George Osborne delivered his first Budget statement under a Tory majority and increased the Inheritance Tax threshold
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/property-owners-win-and-lose-in-osbornes-first-fully-tory-budget/
Mrs Jackson left her estate (worth in the region of £500,000) to three charities, completely writing out her only daughter who is disputing the Will.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/charity-begins-at-home/
Implications of Immigration Bill for landlords and their tenants, do you know if they have the right to be in the country legally?
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/who-do-you-think-they-are/
News that Employers must permit holiday entitlement to be carried over for up to 18 months if it has been unused due to sickness.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/holiday-pay-sums-are-hot-spot-for-employers/
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 consolidates eight pieces of separate legislation in this area with most of the changes being updates to existing laws.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/countdown-to-new-consumer-laws/
Rising property prices are helping to fuel increased numbers of inheritance disputes, with second marriages another major contributory factor.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/property-prices-help-fuel-family-inheritance-court-battles/
Unhappy ex-spouses hoping to get their divorce settlements reviewed following a landmark judgment last month are being urged to check their facts first.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/when-to-unravel-the-web-of-deceit-in-divorce/
John Stebbing presenting the Sovereign FM Young Person of the Year award to Mollie Woodward on 27 November 2015 at All Saint's Chapel Eastbourne.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/sovereign-fm-young-person-of-the-year-award-sponsor/
The first working day in January is commonly known as Divorce Day, when family lawyers receive more enquiries than at any other time of the year.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/divorce-down-as-pre-nups-rise/
Recent news headlines have warned employees that social media chat and email conversations at work are open to being read by the boss.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/employers-face-stricter-controls-on-private-internet-monitoring-2/
John Stebbing, partner of Stephen Rimmer LLP, conducts an interview with the Alternative Divorce Directory on the difficulties of divorce
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/the-harsh-reality-of-not-getting-on-well-with-your-ex/
The National Living Wage has been catching headlines since Chancellor George Osborne announced it last summer, but the Government’s target of £9 per hour by 2020 has overshadowed the detail,...
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/employers-must-gear-up-for-april-living-wage-deadline/
A Petitioner must show the Court their marriage / civil partnership has irretrievably broken down due to the Respondent's adultery or unreasonable behaviour
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/divorce-do-we-face-changing-times-ahead/
Changes have been made to the way Inheritance Tax is worked out including a new Residential nil rate band
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/the-devilish-detail-on-inheritance-tax/
With the sun shining, our thoughts often turn to holidays abroad. And when it's so easy to book online, the attraction is to create a trip that's unique.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/when-the-wheel-comes-off-a-free-style-holiday/
When negotiating contracts Court of Appeal have said even when such a clause is included, it is still possible to amend a contract verbally or by conduct.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/when-talking-the-talk-may-mean-walking-the-walk/
Employees, customers and service users are protected against unlawful discrimination on the grounds of gender reassignment under the Equality Act 2010
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/lifting-the-lid-on-tricky-toilet-problems/
Landlords looking to break a lease have received a blunt reminder of what it takes to serve a valid notice after a legal battle reached the High Court.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/mistakes-that-mean-landlords-lose-right-to-break-up/
The GMB Union brought the action on behalf of a group of Uber drivers, who are described as self-employed 'partners' by Uber.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/clampdown-for-employers-who-call-a-spade-a-shovel/
The world is on track for the hottest year since records began and scorching temperatures look to set to return to the UK with 30°C forecasts for August.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/keeping-the-company-cool-when-temperatures-soar/
Suzie Knapman reaches 25 years at Stephen Rimmer LLP, the Family department went to lunch at the local Pomodoro e Mozzarella restaurant in Eastbourne.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/suzie-knapman-celebrates-25-years-at-stephen-rimmer-llp/
A landmark victory for a woman who won a share of her former partner's pension, likely to add impetus to the drive for greater rights for unmarried couples.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/unmarried-couples-need-to-protect-themselves/
Maggie Dewhurst, a bike courier with City Sprint, winning her case to be treated as an employee, rather than a self-employed contractor.
https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/complex-challenges-for-employers-in-the-year-ahead/
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