An exciting and fashionable business trend to emerge over the last few years is pop-up retail and with the Christmas season fast approaching (a time typically popular for pop-up shops)…
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The Risk of Gender or Disability Discrimination When Employees Return to the Workplace
All businesses across the UK can now open as normal, employers have been given the green light to encourage staff to return to their place of work. However, with many…
Spire Solicitors LLP Announces New Associate Solicitor in the Employment Team
Spire Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of June Salmon as an Associate Solicitor within the Employment Team. June joins Spire Solicitors LLP after gaining a wealth of…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 50 REMEMBERING DIRECTORS DUTIES – HOW HARD CAN IT BE?
As a director of a company in any sector the easy part is to be focused on commercial matters and to make sure that you work on these, as well…
Disputes When Administering an Estate: How Can I Avoid Contentious Probate?
Estates and trusts are administered responsibly, for the most part, however, there are circumstances where disputes can arise. Common complaints against trustees and executors can include failure to act neutrally…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 49 WHEN DO YOU LOSE THE PROTECTION OF LIMITED LIABILTY?
Having returned to these updates after taking some leave, I hope you all got a break over the summer. One thought I came back to on the back of a…
1st October 2021: Return to Norm for Evictions
Throughout the pandemic, the government extended notice periods to protect renters to 6 months, but on 12th May 2021 they announced that from 1 June this would be reduced to…
Will I Inherit My Family Member’s Debt When They Die?
When a loved one dies, dealing with their debts can make a hard time even more difficult. You may be worried about a family member who is struggling with debt…
Buying a House but the Seller Has Died Before Completion – What Happens Now?
This is a situation that thankfully does not occur very often. However, when the owner of a property dies part way through the selling process, it can lead to confusion…
Supporting Trans Employees in the Workplace
People are a company’s greatest asset. It is thus of paramount importance that a business looks after their employees and this includes supporting trans employees in the workplace. It is…
The Burden of Proof in Employment Discrimination Cases
The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that Royal Mail does not have to face claims that it racially discriminated against an employee who was repeatedly denied a promotion. The UK’s…
How Can I Get My Home Ready for a Property Valuation?
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have meant most of the population has been spending a lot more time at home. This is set to continue as many businesses are…
