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Does data protection law apply to personal CCTV and video doorbells?

Posted on 22nd October 2021 in Parks, Intellectual Property

A recent court case is a useful reminder that personal use of CCTV and video doorbells sometimes falls foul of data protection law.

Posted by

Paul Kelly

Partner and Solicitor

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New ‘Google Maps for Graves’ project

Posted on 20th October 2021 in Later Life Planning

There is a project that has been termed “Google maps for graves” which intends to map and photograph the Church of England’s 19,000 church graveyards, with the aim of recording every grave, headstone and memorial.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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Estate planning for blended families

Posted on 20th October 2021 in Family Law, Probate & Wills

The increase in the number of families, comprising of different families that have been linked by new relationships, can complicate the process of inheritance, the creation and administration of Wills, and the distribution of estates.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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Anne's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Anne shares her powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both her and her families lives.

Posted by

Kate Stone

Associate & Solicitor

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Amanda's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Amanda shares her powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both her and her families lives.

Posted by

Simon Mansfield

Partner and Solicitor

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Alfie's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Alfie shares his powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both his and his families lives.

Posted by

Kate Stone

Associate & Solicitor

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Charlotte's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Charlotte shares her powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both her and her families lives.

Posted by

Simon Mansfield

Partner and Solicitor

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What to do when a loved one has lost the mental capacity to deal with their own affairs

Posted on 15th October 2021 in Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients

When a person loses mental capacity, they cannot usually put a Power of Attorney in place. Instead, in order to appoint someone to make decisions for them, an application needs to be made to the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy.

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Is a glamping pod or shepherd’s hut classed as a building?

Posted on 15th October 2021 in Planning and Licensing

In a recent decision issued by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) it was confirmed that a shepherd's hut and a glamping pod met the definition of ‘caravan’.

Posted by

Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Guide to the new Environment Act 2021

Posted on 11th October 2021 in Affordable Housing

On the 9 September 2021 the Environment Act 2021 became law and includes provisions to establish a set of statutory environmental principles and ensure environmental governance through an environmental watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). It also includes environmental provisions relating to waste, air, water and biodiversity.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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5 reasons to make a Will

Posted on 05th October 2021 in Probate & Wills

Why make a Will? It is important for you to make a Will, not matter whether or not you consider you have many possessions or much money. Here we set out five main reasons why it is essential to make a Will.

Posted by

Gráinne Staunton

Partner & Solicitor

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Nuptial agreements are important & useful to have should a marriage break down

Posted on 01st October 2021 in Family Law

Despite the mixed opinion on these types of agreements, they are a very important and useful document to have should a marriage break down.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor