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Employment Law - Disability and the cost of reasonable adjustments (05 January 2012) How far do you have to go when considering reasonable adjustments for disabled employees? There is no prescribed financial limit on the cost of any reasonable adjustment but a recent case has provided some guidance. In Cordell v The Foreign & Commonwealth Office the employee was a senior 
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Small claims system to be introduced for Intellectual Property disputes (12 December 2011) From the end of 2012, small companies will be in a better position to protect their intellectual property via a 'small claims' service at the Patents County Court which specialises in intellectual property infringement. Big name household brands invest substantial sums in protecting their intellect
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Financial provision for children - how is it calculated? (07 December 2011) Separating parents are generally aware that they have an obligation to support their children financially. In most cases, parents are happy to provide maintenance for their children even though they may deeply resent paying anything to their former partner or spouse. Fiona Craig , mat
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Family law - Jargon buster (07 December 2011) You will find that the courts and lawyers will use jargon all the time especially the names of certain court documents. This guide provides a simple definition for each of the documents you might be asked to sign or provide. Acknowledgement of service When the court posts your divorce papers to
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The Localism Act - Power to the people of Staffordshire? (05 December 2011) The Localism Act which became law in November 2011, will trigger the biggest transfer of power in a generation, theoretically releasing councils and communities from the grip of central government. Simon Woodings , Senior Partner of Beswicks Solicitors outlines the key measures brought in by the A
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