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London’s Sustainable Choice: Lab-Grown Diamonds Offer a Conflict-Free Spark for Promise Rings

In the heart of London, discerning couples are increasingly turning to a sustainable and ethical choice for their promise rings: lab-grown diamonds. Unlike traditional mined diamonds, which have long been associated with environmental concerns and ethical issues, lab-grown diamonds offer a compelling alternative that aligns with modern values of sustainability and responsibility. This shift towards lab grown diamonds London reflects a broader global trend towards conscious consumerism, where individuals seek products that minimize environmental impact and ensure ethical sourcing.

Lab-grown diamonds, often referred to as cultured or synthetic diamonds, are created in controlled laboratory environments that replicate the natural conditions …

Canada’s inflation rate now at 7.7% — its highest point since 1983
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Canada’s inflation rate now at 7.7% — its highest point since 1983

Canada’s inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in almost 40 years in the year up to May, as the price of just about everything continues to go up fast.

Statistics Canada reported Wednesday that an uptick in the price of gasoline was a major factor causing the overall inflation rate to hit 7.7 per cent. Gas prices rose by 12 per cent in the month of May alone, and are up by 48 per cent compared to where they were a year ago.

Food prices were also a major factor to the upside, with grocery bills increasing by 9.7

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Can You Protect Your Child’s Inheritance From Their Spouse?
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Can You Protect Your Child’s Inheritance From Their Spouse?

Many of our clients want to plan for their children’s future, when drafting their estate plans. However, some of our clients are concerned about their child’s spouse accessing the inheritance.

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While each client has different concerns and requires tailored estate planning, one question we often hear relates to protecting the inheritance of the spouse of their child.

So can inheritance be protected from a spouse of your child?

Yes, there

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Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?
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Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?

Telemedicine has continued to thrive in a post-pandemic world, but with the expansion of services comes the expansion of fraud.

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The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) has warned healthcare entities to use ‘heightened scrutiny’ when entering telemedicine arrangements that have suspect characteristics of a fraud scheme.

The OIG has stated that a common characteristic of fraudulent schemes is the use of kickbacks to recruit and award healthcare practitioners.

The OIG …

Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute – Rickard & Associates
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Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute – Rickard & Associates

If you have been following the news, you may have seen that there is a dispute regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate plan. Her sons are in court fighting over her estate and multiple wills.

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Aretha Franklin died in 2018, and because she did not have a trust, she wills went through probate court where they are being disputed by her sons.

A Will from 2014 and two Wills from 2010 were

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Council on Competitiveness Adds Dan Helfrich, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Chair and CEO, to Board as Business Vice Chair
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Council on Competitiveness Adds Dan Helfrich, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Chair and CEO, to Board as Business Vice Chair

Published: Jul. 14, 2023 at 6:00 AM MST|Updated: 1 hour ago

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Council on Competitiveness (Council) announced Mr. And Helfrichthe Chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, as its next Business Vice Chair, succeeding Ms. Janet Foutty. The announcement was made during the Council’s 2023 Summer Meeting, which brings together its Board, Executive Committee, and Commissioners for its flagship initiative, the “National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers.”

Dan Helfrich, Chair & CEO, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Dan Helfrich, Chair & CEO, Deloitte Consulting, LLP(PRNewswire)

“And is well positioned to be Vice Chair of the

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Terminating Your Physician Employment Agreement
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Terminating Your Physician Employment Agreement

Many of our physician clients are unaware of their termination rights prior to meeting with us.

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If you want to terminate your employment, the first thing you need to do is read your contract.

Most physician employment agreements have substantial termination provisions. You need to know what yours says regarding termination with and without cause, what notice is required, and what other provisions will be triggered by termination.

Many

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What is an Irrevocable Trust?
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What is an Irrevocable Trust?

A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death. Many trusts are revocable, however, irrevocable trusts can be an incredibly useful way to plan for your future.

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One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in

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