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FAQ: My Employees Do Not Have Contracts Of Employment – Problem?

Your employees may not have written contracts but they do have contracts of employment, and these oral contracts are …
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1st April 2011

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Intestacy Rules – How To Plan For The Future

Intestacy Rules A number of cases have come across my desk in recent times that very graphically illustrate just how …
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1st March 2011

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Care Home Fees – How To Plan For The Future

For the last 20 years or so I have regularly been advising clients who are concerned about the possible impact of car…
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1st March 2011

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Conveyancing Secretary Jean Galley Celebrates 40 Years

Legal secretary Jean Galley has reached a career milestone having celebrated 40 years in her job at Ellis Fermor &amp…
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10th January 2011

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Commercial Property Team Gets Razzle Dazzle Pots In Nottingham Open On Time

Razzle Dazzle Pots Limited is set to launch its first shop in Nottingham after acquiring the lease to premises on Woo…
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20th October 2010

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Majority Hold That Prenuptial Agreement Is Binding On The Husband

In Radmacher (formerly Granatino) v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42 the Supreme Court has decided by a majority (Lady Hale d…
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20th October 2010

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National Acclaim For Ripley Family Law Solicitor, Samantha Sanders

The skills of family solicitor Samantha Sanders have been recognised by the UK’s leading family law group – Resolutio…
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5th October 2010

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Staff Raise £760 For Treetops Hospice Running The Robin Hood Experian Half Marathon

Several staff members took part in the annual Robin Hood half marathon on September 12th 2010. A five-member team too…
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1st October 2010

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New Family Law Team At Long Eaton Office

We are delighted to introduce our new team of family lawyers at the Long Eaton office.   Hannah Bramley and Karen Wil…
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25th September 2010

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Local Charity Enterprise For Troubled Young Adults In Nottingham

 A new enterprise with the aim of mentoring and supporting young people in Nottingham who are in danger of making poo…
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20th September 2010

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Local Community Transport Charities Merge

We are delighted to have been involved in the merger of two local charities, ‘Amber Valley Community Transport’ and ‘…
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20th July 2010

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10th Garden Party at Wollaton Hall on June 23rd 2010

We held our 10th summer garden party in the amazing setting of Wollaton Hall on June 23rd. The party started with dri…
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25th June 2010

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