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10 May 2024
We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people.
Higgs LLP, a leading regional law firm renowned for its commitment to excellence, is proud to announce the promotion of 11 outstanding candidates to new positions within the firm.
26 April 2024
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As a result of this legislation, the statutory entitlement to make a flexible working request will become a ‘day one’ right, the number of flexible working requests an employee can make each year will increase to two.
21 February 2024
The case of Kelsall and another v Stajic and another not only dismissed the respondent’s strike-out application but also clarified that claims for dishonest assistance can indeed fall within the ambit of s.212.
22 January 2024
As businesses face insolvency, the disposal of assets in distressed sales can often become a reality. In the current economic climate, we have seen a noticeable increase in the number of distressed sales and have acted for many purchasers who have been burnt in the process.
Despite the looming festive period, the charity and not-for-profit sector remains busy and with a host of live issues still being raised.
21 December 2023
Knowing your rights when things go wrong is not always easy. This article summarises the various remedies available under the Consumer Rights Act.
11 December 2023
Alcohol at work Christmas parties can cause a raft of problems from inclusivity issues to serious sexual misconduct and employers should consider switching to more sedate alternatives.
24 November 2023
The latest government statistics show there were 1,711 road traffic fatalities in 2022 – an average of almost five deaths per day.
17 November 2023
There are lots of ways that charities can work with different organisations. The focus is often to carry out charitable activities, but it can also provide financial efficiencies.
10 November 2023
As trustees will know well, the purposes (or ‘objects’) of their charity are key to decisions taken about its activities and direction.
09 November 2023
The Charity Governance Code states that Board diversity, in the widest sense, is important because it creates more balanced decision-making and increases a charity’s legitimacy and impact
08 November 2023
It can be disappointing to be left out of the will of a loved one if you thought you'd benefit from their estate on their death. In some very specific instances where there are appropriate legal grounds, it may be possible to contest the person's will.
07 November 2023
In order to achieve their objectives, charities might want to draw attention to, and/or seek support on particular issues, or to encourage the public to act in particular ways.