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What are the legal issues surrounding the bank holiday for the Queen’s funeral?

Posted on 12th September 2022 in Employment

With the announcement of a Bank Holiday on the day of the Queen’s funeral, many employees and employers will be wondering what the legal position is.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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What happens when unmarried couples separate?

Posted on 07th September 2022 in Family Law

When unmarried couples separate they are not afforded the same protection in law as married couples who are getting divorced. In this article, we guide you through the Common Law Myth and how cohabiting couples can protect their interests by putting in place a Cohabitation Agreement.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Associate & Solicitor

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New deprivation of capital guidance for local authorities

Posted on 07th September 2022 in Later Life Planning, Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued guidance to councils on the often-complex issue of Deprivation of Capital decisions.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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Independent review into Maternity Services at the Nottingham University NHS Trust officially opened

Posted on 01st September 2022 in Medical Negligence

Today, the independent review into Maternity Services at the Nottingham University NHS Trust was officially opened by Donna Ockenden who leads the review with a team of around 60 practicing NHS maternity experts.

Posted by

Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor

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Getting pitch fee reviews right

Posted on 22nd August 2022 in Parks

Find out about holiday park pitch fee reviews, how to do them and what to do if you make an error with a pitch fee review

Posted by

Georgina Moore

Paralegal

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Can I change my planning permission?

Posted on 04th August 2022 in Planning and Licensing

Planning applications can take several months, if not years, to be decided and during that time it is commonplace for the proposed scheme to be altered especially so in the case of a large development.

Posted by

Kelly Burns

Associate & Solicitor

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What should landlords do if tenants breach CCTV laws?

Posted on 02nd August 2022 in Affordable Housing

The law around CCTV has become a lot less grey in recent times as the Courts tackle harassment via CCTV and inappropriate use of cameras.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Another one bites the dust: aparthotels and their claim to Business Property Relief

Posted on 01st August 2022 in Parks, Later Life Planning, Company & Commercial

Business-owners will no doubt be well aware of the potentially valuable relief from Inheritance Tax known as Business Property Relief. Where successfully claimed, BPR can shield the full value of a business from the charge to Inheritance Tax.

Posted by

Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor

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What should employers do to avoid holiday pay hurdles?

Posted on 29th July 2022 in Employment

At a time when many are going on holiday, a recent decision has highlighted how easy it can be to get holiday pay wrong.

Posted by

Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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What is an EPA and are they still valid?

Posted on 22nd July 2022 in Later Life Planning

EPAs were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney in October 2007, so it is no longer possible to make a new EPA. However, many existing EPAs will still be valid and may still be used by the relevant attorneys if needed.

Posted by

Emma McAdam

Solicitor

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What is the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022?

Posted on 19th July 2022 in Parks

With effect from 28 June 2022, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force in England and Wales. The Act introduces a new offence in England and Wales relating to unauthorised encampment on land, in or with a vehicle and gives police additional powers to seize and remove property from land.

Posted by

Georgia Pegler

Solicitor

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What are the legislative changes on the sale of park homes?

Posted on 19th July 2022 in Parks

In 2017, following the implementation of the Mobile Homes Act 2013 the Government undertook a review to consider the effectiveness of the changes made by the Act and to consider the implementation of further legislation within the parks sector.

Posted by

Neil Darby

Associate & Solicitor