The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was passed in the House of Commons on 17 June 2020 and is a long awaited development by lawyers and various family law organisations and charities. This means that the much talked about ‘no…
Coronavirus has had a devasting impact upon all of us, whether directly or indirectly. It has also had a significant impact upon businesses which, for some, is ongoing. There has also been an impact upon families, some of which is…
The Conveyancing market has this year, along with the rest of the world, witnessed one of the most difficult and unprecedented times, that no one could have predicted or expected. However, we are pleased to report that we have been…
The current pandemic has affected and changed various processes and procedures across the world. Individuals in a broad range of skilled fields have had to adapt in order to allow professions to run smoothly. The coronavirus has had an impact…
Unsure if you have suffered a medical injury or personal injury? Below we have provided a little insight as to how both can be differentiated. Personal injury cases tend to be more straightforward than medical negligence claims. When we are…
From 20 May 2020, a change to English law now determines that all adults will now be considered as organ donors when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the following…
In the majority of Settlement Agreements there will be a number of different payments which typically make up the final amount an employee will receive. These payments may include monies which should be taxed, for example unpaid holiday pay or…
A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between you and your employer. This usually provides for a severance payment by the employer in return for your agreement not to pursue any claims in…
The National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE), a health watchdog, has said that controversial vaginal mesh implants can be offered again on the NHS in England once certain conditions are met. The use of vaginal mesh implants was stopped…
A full public inquiry into the infected blood scandal has started which will aim to provide victims and their families answers which some have been waiting for over three decades. It is considered one of the biggest treatment disasters in…