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Subject access requests – how quickly should I reply?

Subject access requests – how quickly should I reply?

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has amended its guidance on the time limit for responding to a subject access request (SAR).

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Health is everyone’s business

Health is everyone’s business

We report on government proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss.

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What’s bugging you?

What’s bugging you?

Ian Machray explores whether an employee’s secret recording of a meeting is likely to amount to misconduct.

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IR35 changes ahead – are you ready?

IR35 changes ahead – are you ready?

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Keeping minimum wage and pay records

Keeping minimum wage and pay records

Which party is responsible after a TUPE transfer?

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Easements  – What are they, and how might they impact on my proposed development?

Easements – What are they, and how might they impact on my proposed development?

The Real Estate team looks at the rights which can benefit and burden property and explains why more than a superficial examination is required to uncover their true extent.

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Changes on 1 September 2019 to the CIL Regulations

Changes on 1 September 2019 to the CIL Regulations

Vicky McDonald, Associate in our real estate team, brings your attention to sensible improvements to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) that are set to come into effect shortly, that will provide some help to developers in addressing the homes shortage.

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SDLT, and when is a house not a dwelling?

SDLT, and when is a house not a dwelling?

Michael Higgin highlights a recent Stamp Duty Land Tax case, where the taxpayer avoided the 3% additional dwelling SDLT surcharge.

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Is the building in good condition? Take a closer look

Is the building in good condition? Take a closer look

Dean Bickford, a partner in our Real Estate team, looks at the importance of pre-acquisition surveys and what you should be aware of.

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Pitfalls to be aware of when taking on a new lease

Pitfalls to be aware of when taking on a new lease

When taking on a commercial lease, many factors come into play – here are the main issues that tenants need to think about before going ahead.

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Does Brexit give a right to end a lease?

Does Brexit give a right to end a lease?

Does the UK’s departure from the EU frustrate a commercial lease?

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Dangers of non-disclosure in discrimination

Dangers of non-disclosure in discrimination

We highlight the key points of a recent report regarding non-disclosure agreements.

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