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I’m not happy with my late parents’ will – what are my options?
This is an increasingly common concern, particularly when parents have re-married and perhaps had children with their new spouses. However, it is not always the case that parents have ‘cut out’ their children, often they have failed to update their wills to take into account changes in circumstances, written a will that is not formally valid (a ‘home-made’ will) or not written a will at all.
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Grandparents’ Rights to see their Grandchildren
It is Grandparents Day on 4th October 2020 so what better time to talk about grandparents’ rights to see their grandchildren? Whilst many grandparents are able to enjoy a relationship with their grandchildren, unfortunately this is not the case for all grandparents. This article covers what can be done if you are a grandparent and […]
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The Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill extension of temporary measures but liability for wrongful trading to resume
In light of the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic and its economic impact, various temporary insolvency measures originally set out in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) and due come to an end on 30 September 2020 have been extended.
Read More Restrictive covenant for “agricultural land only”: the case of Mills v Estate of Partridge
The case of Mills v Estate of Partridge [2020] considered the meaning behind using land as “agricultural land only”.
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Spratt Endicott welcome two new trainee solicitors
Trainees Allanagh Davies and Lydia Mills joined Spratt Endicott Solicitors in September where they will complete a two year training contract, providing them with the skills and knowledge required to become a fully qualified solicitor.
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High Court judgment handed down for business interruption insurance test case
A recent High Court judgment discussed the case for business interruption insurance policy cover for cklaims related to COVID-19.
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Parties can be penalised in costs if they do not negotiate reasonably
Mostyn J has emphasised in the case of OG v AG [2020] EWFC 52 that parties must comply with their disclosure obligations and also negotiate reasonably on an open basis once financial disclosure has been obtained. The case of OG v AG [2020] EWFC 52 In the case in question, Mostyn J held the husband’s […]
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How should employers deal with employees returning from abroad?
In this article, we highlight what employers are required to do with employees returning from abroad, where quarantine regulations have been imposed by the Government. What pay is a returning employee entitled to? Any employees required to self-isolate for 14 days after returning from abroad, should work from home (if possible) and receive their usual […]
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Electronic signatures now allowed for residential property transactions
As the country continues to react to the ‘new normal’ and a potential further period of lockdown amid the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus, many transactions previously carried out by solicitors have needed to be amended in the face of an extended period of social distancing. We have recently seen this with a […]
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