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Inheritance Tax and Gifting Exemptions
The rules on inheritance tax ("IHT") surrounding gifting can be complex. Many are aware of the basics of gifting exemptions but few understand the logistics of how gifts are reported...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: Who should I appoint to be my attorney(s)?
A Lasting Power of Attorney ('LPA') is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people over the age of 18 (known as your 'attorneys'), to make...
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What are the benefits of an EOT?
An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can benefit exiting shareholders, business owners and employees. We explore the benefits and if it could be right for you. Shareholders can transfer majority ownership...
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New British Standard: menstruation, menstrual health and menopause in the workplace
Menstrual health and the menopause still largely remain "taboo" subjects in the workplace. The British Standards Institute (BSI) hopes to be the catalyst for change and help employers improve the...
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Important to identify decision-maker in discrimination cases
The EAT recently held that the Employment Tribunal was wrong to find that a pregnant employee's dismissal was discriminatory when it had not made clear findings as to whether the...
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Addressing the gap – equality and equity in healthcare
The NHS was set up 75 years ago to improve the health of the UK population and to reduce inequalities in healthcare – to make healthcare available and accessible, free...
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Blake Morgan announces 54 promotions celebrating talent across the UK
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has awarded a raft of promotions, recognising the hard work of employees and excellent service they provide to clients across its offices in London, Cardiff,...
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Charities Act 2022 – Changes to rules on permanent endowment and working names come into force
A commencement order under the Charities Act 2022 made on 12 June 2023 has brought a second tranche of changes to charity law with effect from 14 June 2023. We...
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Blake Morgan support Future Thinkers
Blake Morgan is delighted to sponsor the 'Bevan Future Thinkers Award' in Health and Care.
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EntreConf Awards recognition for Blake Morgan
Blake Morgan has been named as a finalist in the 'Legal Advisor' category at the EntreConf 2023 Awards.
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Acas publishes new guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health
Acas recently published new guidance to support employers and employees understand workplace adjustments for mental health. It provides an overview of reasonable adjustments for mental health, how to request adjustments,...
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Death in service benefits: difficult decisions as trustees
Employers often provide valuable employee benefits to staff in the shape of lump sum death in service benefits.
