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Labour’s plans to restrict bosses from contacting employees outside of working hours could help ease growing mental health problems in the workplace, according to an employment law expert.

Overcoming anxiety was the topic of conversation during a special workshop at Higgs LLP to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.

Award-winning law firm Higgs LLP has been praised for its “invaluable support” in assisting Insider Media in its sale to National World plc.

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street praised Higgs LLP’s commitment to inspiring and developing its people as he visited the award-winning law firm in Brierley Hill.

Unclaimed estates, classed as ‘ownerless property’, occur when there is no will – or the beneficiaries of the will cannot be traced - and the next family member, following the rules of intestacy, cannot be found.

Company insolvencies reached new highs in March this year – and analysts predict it could be the tip of the iceberg as businesses battle to stay afloat.

Award-winning law firm Higgs LLP has celebrated the King’s coronation by planting a new tree for every colleague in the business.

Award-winning independent law firm Higgs LLP has announced the promotion of eight lawyers in recognition of their hard work, dedication and exceptional legal skills.

Failure to implement a proper succession plan in a family or owner managed business can cause serious problems if the sole director dies, a legal expert has warned.

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations were introduced to help landlords improve the energy efficiency of their properties.

A solvent liquidation can be used as a tax-efficient way for shareholders of successful businesses to extract capital as part of a wider exit strategy.

It’s important, however, people realise there are laws to protect people and businesses against published content which oversteps the mark.