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Caveat – Stop Probate
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Caveat – Stop Probate

Posted on 16th April 2020 in Dispute Resolution

In most cases, a Grant of Probate is required for the estate to be dealt with and administered. Without the Grant of Probate, an executor will not be able to sell any property which belongs to the deceased, nor will they have the authority to deal with the estate’s assets.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Care during COVID-19
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Care during COVID-19

Posted on 14th April 2020 in Family Law, Coronavirus Pandemic

My colleagues specialising in domestic abuse have noted a marked increase in the number of enquiries since the Covid-19 crisis and lockdown.
Mark Williams

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Mark Williams

Partner and Solicitor
Changes to the Statement of Truth
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Changes to the Statement of Truth

Posted on 09th April 2020 in Affordable Housing

Just a quick (non coronavirus) update to say that from 6 April 2020, the statement of truth which must accompany any statement of case (sometimes called a “pleading”) or witness statement should now state:-
Sarah Schooling

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Sarah Schooling

Associate and Solicitor
What you need to know about furloughing staff
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What you need to know about furloughing staff

Posted on 09th April 2020 in Employment, Coronavirus Pandemic

Last month the government announced that under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), all UK employers will potentially be able to access support to continue paying part of their employees’ salary by ‘furloughing’ employees.
Joanna Parry

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Joanna Parry

Solicitor
Data protection: are emails to customers about coronavirus a marketing communication?
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Data protection: are emails to customers about coronavirus a marketing communication?

Posted on 08th April 2020 in Intellectual Property, Coronavirus Pandemic

Businesses justifiably want to let people know that they are still open. However, an email to their entire database should be viewed with caution because it risks breaking the law on email marketing.
Dan Griffin

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Dan Griffin

Associate and Solicitor
Domestic Abuse calls up by 25%
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Domestic Abuse calls up by 25%

Posted on 07th April 2020 in Family Law, Coronavirus Pandemic

The Charity Refuge has confirmed that The National Centre for Domestic Violence has already seen a 25% increase in calls and online enquiries to their service.
Chloë Harvey

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Chloë Harvey

Chartered Legal Executive
Working from Home – Out of Sight, Out of Mind?
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Working from Home – Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

Posted on 06th April 2020 in Employment, Coronavirus Pandemic

The number of employees working from home has increased significantly following government advice to avoid unnecessary travel and to encourage employees to work from home where possible.
Joanna Parry

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Joanna Parry

Solicitor
The Coronavirus Act 2020: lockdown and death registration
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The Coronavirus Act 2020: lockdown and death registration

Posted on 03rd April 2020 in Probate & Wills, Coronavirus Pandemic

With the country adjusting to lockdown, the Coronavirus Act 2020 has brought in new measures to cover a wealth of subjects, from financial assistance for businesses, to procedures to boost numbers of healthcare professionals.
Rachael Morley

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Rachael Morley

Associate and Solicitor
I am a victim of domestic abuse, can I still get help?
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I am a victim of domestic abuse, can I still get help?

Posted on 02nd April 2020 in Family Law, Coronavirus Pandemic

The recent measures being implemented across the country to tackle Coronavirus (COVID-19) have the potential to cause increased anxiety for those currently suffering or at risk of suffering domestic abuse.
Sarah Miller

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Sarah Miller

Associate Member of CILEx
Divorce and Coronavirus
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Divorce and Coronavirus

Posted on 01st April 2020 in Family Law, Coronavirus Pandemic

As we all find ourselves in lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19 and navigating the ‘new normal’, many couples are facing the reality of a relationship breakdown. But what steps can you take at this particularly difficult time to protect your future?
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Chartered Legal Executive
Covid 19 Update – 31.03.20
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Covid 19 Update – 31.03.20

Posted on 31st March 2020 in Affordable Housing, Coronavirus Pandemic

Apart from this starting to feel like the log from the Starship Enterprise – and we are indeed boldly going where no man has gone before – today’s update contains: • New laws and regulations • Which Court is open near me and for what?
Jenny Lloyd

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Jenny Lloyd

Associate and Solicitor
Data protection: European Data Protection Board issues statement that may inform the ICO’s approach during the coronavirus pandemic
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Data protection: European Data Protection Board issues statement that may inform the ICO’s approach during the coronavirus pandemic

Posted on 31st March 2020 in Intellectual Property, Employment, Coronavirus Pandemic

On 20 March the EDPB made a statement on processing of personal data in the context of coronavirus. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is the European body tasked with providing guidance aimed at ensuring consistent application of data protection regulations throughout member states.
Dan Griffin

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Dan Griffin

Associate and Solicitor