Legal Services in Newcastle Blog Posts

Factsheet
Time to pay up - National Minimum Wage is on the rise
The National Minimum Wage was first introduced as a legal requirement in April 1999. The rates are reviewed each year…
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Factsheet
Employment Law & HR Update - March 2019
In the team’s latest review, Anna Lovett gives an update on the latest cases on protected characteristics, agency workers, unfair…
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Commercial Property
Terminating a commercial lease (video)
Commercial Property solicitor, Rebecca Davidson summarises how to terminate a commercial lease.
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Commercial Client
How to conduct a disciplinary hearing: a step by step guide
Read the popular step-by-step guide to conducting a disciplinary hearing from Burnetts’ expert employment law and HR team: prepare yourself…
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Commercial Client
Travel disruptions and the workplace
Ready for the storm? With wintry weather on the horizon, we look at some of the employment law and HR…
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Commercial Client
Phased returns to work explained (video)
Solicitor Anna Lovett explains the most important things to know about phased returns to work.
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Factsheet
Squatters rights
Diane Barnes gives a brief guide to adverse possession and explains why it’s important to register your land.
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7 top tips for commercial landlords
There is a lot to think about if you are going to let out your commercial premises to a new…
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Agribusiness
Overage: over and above the purchase price
An overage agreement can be a very useful way of protecting against potential losses when selling land; Megan Richardson explains…
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Commercial Client
Should we settle an employment tribunal claim?
Solicitor Anna Lovett explains the different aspects for an employer to consider when deciding whether to settle an employment tribunal…
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Factsheet
Buyers beware! 8 things to check before buying a house at auction
When buying property (particularly at auction), there are some important points to consider before submitting an offer or making a…
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Damages award to follow Supreme Court ruling
A man with a brain injury will receive damages following a Supreme Court ruling that patients are entitled to put…
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