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Uncategorised  |  10:07:18
WITNESS APPEAL: Did you work on the extension of the Radcliffe Science Library, Oxford, between 1972 and 1978??
Our specialist asbestos claims team has been instructed by the family of a local gentleman who sadly developed mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer. We are investigating how he may have come into contact with...
Cohabitation
Uncategorised  |  05:07:18
Families have changed – why hasn’t the law?
To marry or not to marry that is the question? The number of cohabiting couples has doubled in the last 20 years and they are the fastest growing family type in the UK. This fact has been widely acknowledged in the legal industry and the media and is the driver behind the need for legislative reform.
Uncategorised  |  05:07:18
Lasting Powers of Attorney: Is the power in safe hands?
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) have been in the press recently with headlines telling us that investigations by the Office of the Public Guardian* into actions of Attorneys are on the rise. Understanding an Attorney’s responsibilities, and an education of what they can and can’t do is often the important issue. We look at some of the ways you can make sure you are acting correctly as an Attorney.
Construction & Engineering
Opinion  |  05:07:18
“Don’t wind me up – no guarantee that a judgment debt based on an adjudicator’s decision will be enforced”
Victory House General Partner Limited, Re A Company [2018] EWHC 1143 (Ch) is a stark reminder of the limitations of the effectiveness of obtaining judgment based on an Adjudicator’s decision where the respondent company may have a separate and bona fide cross claim.
Closed store front retail
Uncategorised  |  04:07:18
Retail ‘Armageddon’ and lease renewals – to let or not to let?
It is difficult not to notice the changing climate of the retail sector, with shop closures and empty high streets regularly making the news headlines. The style of lease negotiations between retail tenants and landlords is changing as a result, with tenants driving harder bargains, particularly when it comes to rent.
Passport
Uncategorised  |  04:07:18
Relaxed immigration rules for migrant doctors and nurses: a boost to the NHS and care sector?
The skills shortage hitting the NHS has triggered a relaxation of some immigration rules for doctors and nurses coming to the UK to work. The changes which will come into effect on 6 July 2018 will also affect migrant doctors and nurses in the private sector. This is welcome news for care providers with nursing care services as there is a significant shortage of nurses in the sector.
Brexit
Uncategorised  |  03:07:18
Bath firms should ‘control the controllables’ and not fret over Brexit, advises business group
Business-owners in Bath should focus on their immediate business concerns and the challenges posed by the city’s infrastructure rather than hard-to-influence Brexit-related issues, a local business group has said. Ian Bell, executive director for...
Uncategorised  |  03:07:18
European Banking Authority warns preparations for a no-deal Brexit by financial institutions are inadequate
The European Banking Authority (“EBA”) has published an opinion in response to the current status of the Brexit negotiations. The opinion cites significant concerns regarding the preparation of financial institutions that will be affected by Brexit, particularly the impact of the potential loss of passporting rights, and highlights the potential for disruption if financial institutions are not adequately prepared for a no-deal Brexit.
Uncategorised  |  02:07:18
It’s not too late…
Whilst the GDPR and the new Data Protection Act are now in force it is not too late to look at your compliance. If the Information Commissioner’s Office does receive a complaint about your data procedures or a breach occurs you will be in a far better position if you are working towards compliance than you would be if you had not put any measures in place.
Uncategorised  |  02:07:18
Why choosing the best conveyancer is important- lessons to be learned from the Dreamvar Appeal (2018)
The recent appeal in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mishcon de Reya [2018] EWCA Civ 1082 (heard together with the appeal P&P Property Ltd v Owen White & Catlin LLP) highlights important considerations for property practitioners, professionals and in particular the public.
Uncategorised  |  02:07:18
Leaseholds – what you need to know
Leasehold tenure has come under increasing scrutiny in recent months. In December 2017, the Department for Communities and Local Government published its consultation paper 'Tackling unfair practices in the leasehold market'. Responses to that paper have helped shine a spotlight on the abuses and malpractice prevalent throughout the leasehold market. The paper itself received over 6000 responses, demonstrating the strength of interest in the issue. With the Leasehold Reform Bill currently in its second reading in the House of Commons, what exactly are the problems facing leasehold and how would reform be shaped?
hot weather dress code
Uncategorised  |  27:06:18
Does your employer have to review their dress code policy in hot weather?
In extreme weather, you may feel that your employer should issue a more relaxed dress code policy. But what are your rights as an employee, and is there anything that your employer should be ensuring?
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