11th January 2024
Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
A recent decision in the Supreme Court restricts ‘secondary victim’ claims to those who witness an accident or serious injury but removes the requirements that a Claimant must…
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9th January 2024
Considering the importance of Knowledge and Approval
The case of Richefond and others v Dillon and others highlights the importance of knowledge and approval when making a valid will. What happened? Following the discovery of…
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5th January 2024
Lasting Power of Attorney Q&A
Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an excellent way to prepare for later life. You may know someone who has made an LPA, or you have…
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4th January 2024
Top legal firm offers stark warning to those who employ illegal workers
Restaurants and businesses across Essex and Suffolk have been warned to get their employee right to work documents in order before the fine for illegal workers triples by…
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2nd January 2024
Divorce Day Delay?
The beginning of January is often referred to as boom time for family Solicitors with the first working day back in the office also aptly named 'divorce day'.…
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21st December 2023
We asked and Essex businesses came up trumps….
Every year, countless children from across Essex and beyond, go without at Christmas. As families struggle to keep warm and put food on the table, presents are rarely…
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Raising Children with Additional Needs and Divorce
Over the years of practising as a Family Law Solicitor, clients cite numerous reasons for the breakdown in their marriage. Some clients have described the pressures of raising…
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Let’s Update You – Right to Rent: Landlord’s Code of Practice
In England, all landlords and their letting agents have a legal obligation to prevent people without lawful immigration status from accessing the private rented sector. This responsibility derives…
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20th December 2023
The highest rates of company insolvencies since 2008
The Office of National Statistics recently published the company insolvency statistics for Q3, which show 6,208 company insolvencies. This marks a 10% increase on the number of company…
19th December 2023
Case Update: Revocation Clauses and International Assets
Revocation clauses are typically found at the start of a will. They function to revoke all prior wills and testamentary documents, ensuring that probate is issued against the…