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Changing landscape of residential tenancy law

The first legislation of 2020 that is set to shape the landscape of residential tenancy law, is likely to be the abolition of Section 21. Specialist property lawyer Nyree Applegarth says: “As had been highly anticipated, the Queen’s Speech at the end of 2019 confirmed that the Section 21 notice procedure for ending residential tenancies is going to be abolished. “We heard that this will be achieved by a new Bill called the Renters Reform Bill, which will abolish Section 21, strengthen a Landlord’s rights to recover possession, reform the Court process to improve recovery and make information on the Rogue ..

Changing landscape of residential tenancy law

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Road Safety Week

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University spin out secures Series A investment

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Higgs advise on dual acquisition

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Employment Webinars 2019/2020

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Happy Black Country Day

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Equal pay claims

Discrimination claims and adverse inferences

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The Good Work Plan

Higgs & Sons' fundraising tops £22,600

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Failure to postpone a disciplinary hearing may make a dismissal unfair

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Higgs & Sons apprenticeships have added value

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Annual quiz raises record amount

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Higgs & Sons property team shortlisted for top award

Appointment ensures end to end service

Higgs & Sons appoint commercial property specialist

Is this law 'for-FIT' for purpose?

When does a belief become an employment right?

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To sleep perchance to earn?

Right of appeal is only fair when it comes to dismissal

Give consideration to alternative arrangements for long term absence

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Behind every great entrepreneur...

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Safeguarding Taskforce

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Higgs act on cross-border disposal of Victoria and Albert Baths

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Part-time worker discrimination

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Initial burden of proof - Claimants in discrimination cases

Higgs help Inkpact complete funding round

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NSPCC is double winner at Annual Higgs & Sons Quiz

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Five complete training with Higgs & Sons

Sex Discrimination and Breast Feeding Mothers

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Are you ready for October 1st?

Updates to PSC - don't get caught out

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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Data Protection

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Charities and campaigning

Common reporting standard

Fundraising review and regulation

'Safeguarding the safeguarders' seminar

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Specialist support required to help head off crisis

Restrictive Covenant - Unreasonably wide

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Equal pension rights for same sex spouses and civil partners

Happy Black Country Day

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The New Discount Rate - the Claimants' Perspective

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Higgs proud to be diversity champions

'No reasons' - a fair decision?

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Promotions at Higgs & Sons

New build leasehold - always check the small print

Higgs' tax expert wins top finance award

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Pre-nup planning offers peace of mind

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Higgs helps charity mark landmark anniversary

Warning as charities fall foul of data protection laws

Highways and Potholes - a guide to the legal rights

'Egg-cellent' results for Higgs' Easter collection

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A special relationship formed over three decades

Credibility is not just a paper exercise

Taking the time to care

Advice without clouding the issue

Developing a framework for future housing growth

Higgs’ expertise bears fruit in Encription’s sale to technology giant.

Latest deal cements relationship with property giants

A victory for will makers

Senior appointment for Higgs' Corporate team

The guardianship dilemma

Charity team's latest e-newsletter is essential reading for anyone in the charitable and third sectors.

Higgs advises First Choice on its cross border acquisition by PT Holdings LLC

Cool under pressure

Change in Discount Rate a significant victory for those suffered life-changing injuries

Higgs helps acquisitive garden centre group grow business

Higgs & Sons set charity fundraising record

Government agency visit Wolverhampton’s latest housing development

Property price surge fuelled by bank of mum and dad?

Don’t let writing your will be a failed resolution

Appointment strengthens Higgs Debt Recovery offering

Consumers at Risk from Insurers Warns Leadiing Personal Injury Solicitor

Higgs tells young apprentice, You're Hired!

Higgs' tax expert analyses latest Autumn Statement survey

Solicitors accepted as members of national society

Charity Commission launches anti-fraud initiative

Estate challenges: not just for the rich & famous

Higgs & Sons back #SupportAdoption

Radio soap’s cautionary tale to landlords

Quiz helps Higgs & Sons smash fundraising total

Helping all Grandparents celebrate their national day

Another £15K is on the record for Higgs & Sons fundraisers.

Latest tragic case underlines the need for safeguarding stringency

Appointment reflects Higgs' ongoing investment in its people

Purchase cushions blow for Ultra

Top 5 tips for your Charity on International Day of Charity

Annual Family Fun Day hailed a success

Summer appointments strengthen Midlands law firm

Higgs & Sons' fundraising efforts promise to pay dividends for Scope

Appointments and promotions at Midlands law firm

Higgs activity day helps pupils understand the value of learning

BBC documentary reveals the complex nature of family mediation

Higgs' 10th anniversary football tournament raises £7k for charity

Third estate agency deal for Higgs reflects buoyancy in the market

Running from the law raises £1400 for charity

Archers storyline rings true with grandparents

The 'perfect death'

Higgs & Sons' solicitors gain by giving

Higgs' advisers hit the Target in latest technology deal

Higgs support for the rural community racing ahead

Law firm puts employee health to the test

Expert advice on 'Eyes in the Skies'

Government made to tune in over copyright law

Seek out expert advice this Easter to ensure your nest-egg is protected

A Night at the Musicals - Charity Concert

Higgs staff resolve to raise funds at run

Clinical Negligence team gains national recognition

Duo of deals for leading law firm

Midlands law firm act in disposal to global coms group

Gender pay gap league tables.

Key appointment highlights Higgs' ambitious plans

Another £15k for Higgs & Sons fundraisers

140th Anniversary for Higgs and Sons

Trio strengthen expanding corporate team

Farmers should take the bull by the horns

Wealth protection requires good advice

Wealth protection requires good advice says Higgs & Sons' partner

The Jewel in the Crown

Silver Celebration for One-Stop Shop

Partnership is the Key to Knowledge

A Cut Above

People, Performance, Passion

A Team Approach

Movers and Shakers

Don't rely on self testing to be safe on the roads this Christmas

Advance directives could prove the key to NICE proposals

Latest appointments recognise increasing family fortunes at Higgs & Sons

A long battle ahead for wrongly accused parents

Kids Company case offers a warning to charity sector

Region’s technology sector to benefit from new visa rules

Monkey selfie is a puzzle for copyright experts

Supreme Court sinks its teeth into cheat’s charter

Black Country professionals help shape the right deal for Cube

It's all a question of fund raising for Higgs' quizzers

Hat-Trick of Deals is a Sign of the Times for Higgs & Filon

Access to loved ones will make a grandparents day

Charity funds bolstered by Family Fun day

Higgs & Sons celebrates 140 years of serving the region

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Specialists join expert corporate law team

Directives may help to lessen the pain of losing a loved one

Changes to succession law good news for expats

Family fun with extra bite thanks to Wolves All Stars

Grandparents must see court as 'last resort'

Higgs & Sons advises Boing Boing Group on the first of planned acquisitions

Higgs partner installed as commercial director

Landlords should seek advice if they want to avoid being cast as the Arch villain

Live Aid anniversary throws the spotlight on charities once again

Higgs & Sons strengthens its private client team

New appointment sets the bar high for Higgs & Sons

Suspending a disciplinary hearing: Jinadu v Docklands Buses

Conference will highlight the risks faced by charities operating internationally

A winning week for Higgs charity fundraisers

Higgs & Sons choir in perfect harmony to win singing competition

Higgs & Sons Christmas gift continues to hit the right note

Wolves players add extra bite to charity tournament

New appointment resolves to continue Higgs & Sons’ growth

A dad’s right to enjoy Father’s Day

Mobile workers entitled to pay for commuting, says European Court

New tax rules on the payment of pension death benefits

Neighbours no longer in the dark over leylandii ruling

Prestigious appointment reflects lawyer’s wealth of experience

Higgs partner first on the dance floor

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Life after death in a digital world

Zero-hours contract restrictions

Charity begins at Higgs

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Solicitors on song for Cathedral date

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How to keep your rural workers casual

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New regime delivers changes for new working parents

Zero-hours contracts - Unacceptable exploitation or important flexibility?

Trainee’s skills captured in bronze

Red Nose Day

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BBC sets precedent for employers following Clarkson's dismissal

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New National Minimum Wage rates announced

Tenancy deposit changes on their way

Property market prepares for annual growth of knotweed

Blurring the lines of copyright infringement

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New rules drive pension seminar success

Don’t sit on the fence if you want to avoid boundary disputes

Higgs team helps secure bank transfer

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Don't get stung with penalty contracts

E-cigarettes in the work place: Tribunal warning for Employers

Zero Hour Contract Multimillion Pound Claim

Law remains the same on image rights

Happy to haggle?

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