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As urban land becomes more expensive, landowners and developers are constantly looking for ways to get the most out of their patch of dirt.

When a parent dies and leaves their child or children out of their will, those children are entitled to bring a claim against their parent’s estate under the Family Protection Act 1955 (FPA). While a financially stable adult child may not have a claim to a large  proportion of their parent’s estate, they will usually still have a claim for ‘recognition.’ The same is not true for children claiming against the estate of a stepparent.

Workplace crime is real. Safeguarding your business with the right policies to help prevent theft and reduce the risk is a no brainer.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that Uber drivers are employees. Employment lawyers and other practitioners are divided over the outcome.

Breaks are important and all employees are entitled to rest and meal breaks but how can you control when these breaks happen so that you maintain an effective workforce?

Buying a property today is never straightforward. There are many checks and balances that must be carried out before you can pass GO.

Financial pressures on families during the cost-of-living crisis have escalated. Organisations that support the elderly are reporting elder abuse is on the increase.

Big changes to insurance are in the works with a new law making its way through Parliament.