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There have been 2 strikingly contrasting decisions recently from the courts on the 6 month deadline for issuing a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.
The judge was highly critical of the parties in Cowan v Foreman and Others [2019] EWHC 349 (Fam).
In the last twenty years, the number of cohabitating couples has almost doubled.
There are an infinite number of reasons for couples to choose to live together rather than marry.
However, there is often an imbalance regarding assets and income.
A visit by a regulator such as the Environment Agency or the Health and Safety Executive can be daunting for employers to deal with.
A Tees Valley charity dedicated to offering young people valuable career experiences, has bolstered its future by welcoming six industry-leading businesses as corporate partners.
Before issuing court proceedings, parties to a dispute are expected to comply with the Pre-Action Protocols (“the Protocols”) under the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”).
Protected conversations, used correctly, give employers an opportunity to have a practical conversation with employees about alternatives to potential dismissal in the context of ongoing or in some cases anticipated disciplinary proceedings.
A recent article got me thinking… https://bit.
The start of a new year is naturally a time for reflection and looking forward to the possibilities of what the future holds. It is also a time where people look to make changes including maybe making that career change they have been thinking of or starting their own business.
Award winning law firm, Jacksons, is delighted to announce its charity of the year 2019 as Dragonfly Cancer Trust.
The charity was founded in 2007, as Josie’s Dragonfly Trust, by the parents of of Josie Madeline Grove, shortly after she passed away aged 16.
The weather has turned colder with snow and ice causing travel disruption, so it is safe to say that winter is officially here… but legally where does that leave employees who are unable to attend work becasue they are ‘snowed in’ or due to adverse travel conditions or school closures?
Landlords who have entered into an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) can look to recover possession by serving a notice under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
The 3-year transitional period under the Deregulation Act 2015 for new requirements ended on 1 October 2018.
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