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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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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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Cases involving children

Parental responsibility and the law: a focus on lesbian relationships

Family Law Solicitor Emma Armstrong explains who has parental responsibility for a child with same-sex parents.

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Planning Permission For Extension

Legal Services in Newcastle

Do I require planning permission for an extension to my home?

Thinking about building an extension to your home? Sharon Dunstan explains what to consider, as you may need planning permission…

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Grandparents Rights

Cases involving children

Grandparents’ rights

Emma Armstrong explains Grandparents’ rights and the legal options available to allow contact with grandchildren.

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Party Wall Act

Commercial Client

Q&A - Party Wall Act 1996

Rebecca Davidson explains the Party Wall Act 1996 and how it applies to walls, fences and buildings that share a…

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Adoption Process

Cases involving children

The Adoption Process

Emma Armstrong explains the adoption process and the things to consider if you are thinking about adopting a child.

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Leasehold Apartment Flats And Terraced Houses

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Leasehold: a ticking time bomb?

Property lawyer Kathryn Hill investigates the problems with leasehold ownership of residential properties in the UK.

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Bps Payments

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BPS penalties: Common cross compliance breaches

Agribusiness Paralegal Rachel Elliott outlines the most common cross compliance breaches for farmers to be aware of when claiming for…

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Changing a farm business structure: What to consider…

Partner Richard Miller explains the benefits to farming businesses of changing business structure and why it’s important to plan ahead…

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Nhs Complaints Process

Legal Services in Newcastle

NHS Complaints Procedure

Thinking about making a complaint to the NHS for medical treatment? Follow Burnetts’ step by step guide to the process.

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