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Where There’s Muck, There’s Money
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It was Mark Twain who summed it up so famously when he said, "Buy land. They don't make it anymore." Never have those words been more relevant. While residential and commercial property may have lost its appeal, agricultural land prices are booming - with prices having rocketed by 40 per cent in two years. Inheritance tax and succession lawyer Andrew J. Kidd, himself from a fourth generation farming family, argues there are other reasons why donning the wellies might be a shrewd move.
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Credit Crunch Woes and the Rise in Divorce Rate?
The credit crunch is affecting relationships in a number of ways. In the current economic climate, differences in a couple’s attitude to money and the stress of redundancy and scrimping to save pennies can drive people apart.
Conversely, some couples who wish to separate can not afford to do so, and remain stuck in the same house as each other.
We take a look at the issues involved and invite you to take part in a short confidential survey.
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From Name Plates to Stationery: Dos and Don’ts for LLPs

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There are some things in life that you can afford to forget occasionally: your phone, your keys, your anniversary… One thing you must not forget if you are an LLP or a Limited Company is to correctly display the required information in the necessary places.
Save yourself a lot of grief by reading through our checklist and making sure you have completed these steps.
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Good Business Legal Advice: Open Questions…Early Review
Hindsight can be a wonderful thing. But you don’t need a crystal ball to predict potential future problems, just some good business legal advice early on in the project. Christopher Sherliker sets out the importance of planning ahead for maximum success.
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Employee Resignations – The Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back

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A troublesome employee resigns; the employer breathes a sigh of relief; but, in fact, the resignation may be the start of far worse to come.
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Protecting Your Business Idea: How We Can Help
It is notoriously difficult for entrepreneurs to protect their business ideas from competitors and copycats. Dennis Lee considers how to protect business ideas made up of elements that do not fit snugly into one of the few proprietary legal rights.
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Client Showcase:
Meet James Lakeland Ltd: contemporary, wearable, glamorous fashion with a twist

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With four standalone stores and over 15 concessions, the future’s looking bright for James Lakeland, 15 years after he set up his eponymous womanswear brand.
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