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RICS publishes second edition of standard on whole-life carbon assessment for the built environment
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published the second edition of its whole-life carbon assessment (WCLA) standard for the built environment.
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An Introduction to B Corporations
A B Corporation is a company or business that has publicly committed to following sustainable and responsible business practices by obtaining accreditation as a certified B Corporation (B Corp).
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Court changes – the importance of getting it right
From 14 August 2023 onwards, The County Court Money Claims Centre (previously based in Salford) and the County Court Business Centre (previously based in Northampton) have been replaced by the creation of the Civil National Business Centre at Northampton.
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PRs assenting or transferring land no longer exempt from providing identity evidence to Land Registry
Land Registry Practice Guide 67 – “Evidence of Identity” (LRPG 67) sets out when evidence of identity is required to register transactions at the Land Registry.
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Take Back Control with a Living Will or Advance Directive
England’s population is aging and as we increase in age so does the likelihood of increased risk of chronic diseases such as dementia, heart disease, and cancer. If we lose control of our bodies, dignity, and identity through chronic illness, a Living Will or Advance Directive can give back some control once capacity has been lost.
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Are zero-hour contracts legal in the UK?
Zero-hour contracts have become increasingly common in the UK in recent years but what is a zero hour contract.
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Is it illegal to pay somebody less for doing the same job?
The Equal Pay Act in the UK is now 50 years old, and it was largely replaced by the Equality Act 2010, but equal pay is still a major issue, especially the gender pay gap so is it illegal to pay someone less for doing the same job?
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Boundaries Matter | Striking the Balance for Workplace Success
Partner and Board Member Tom Warrender recently took part in the panel discussion “M-Live Ep.6: Boundaries Matter | Striking the Balance for Workplace Success”, which was a look at navigating boundaries with confidence and resilience in the modern workplace.
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Employment Update: Working Up a Sweat – The Law About Working During A Heatwave
What does the law say about working during a heatwave? With heatwaves becoming more frequent…
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Employment Update – National Minimum Wage Breaches ‘Name and Shamed’ by the Government
On the 21 June 2023 the Department for Trade and Business named a total of…
