A recent High Court decision has highlighted the serious consequences of forged wills and false claims over estates. The case involved a woman who died in 2023, leaving a valid will placing her estate into trust for her teenage daughter. After her death, her former...
Recent reports of a senior professional being fined for using artificial intelligence tools during internal training highlight a growing concern for UK employers: AI misuse in the workplace. As AI tools become more accessible and integrated into daily business...
OPERATIONAL BRIEF FOR EMPLOYERS April 2026 marks a structural shift in UK employment liability. The removal of qualifying periods for family leave, increased statutory pay, and new bereavement protections mean employers will face immediate compliance exposure from day...
The late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld left an estate reportedly worth €200 million — but none of it to his blood relatives. Instead, his will benefitted close aides and friends. Now, years after his death, the will is being contested in a dispute that highlights...
Recent reforms to the death certification process in England and Wales are causing longer waits for some grieving families. Changes introduced in September 2024 require every death not referred to a coroner to be reviewed by an independent medical examiner before a...
