As we head into the final days of August, the focus tends to switch from lounging by the pool, or a windswept beach in Norfolk, back towards work, school and a nasty dose of reality. Sadly, for some people, that dose of reality includes the realisation that their relationship has reached a point of no […]
You may think you don’t need to make a lasting power of attorney, because your money is held in a joint bank account with your partner. Most people assume that if they were to suffer a stroke or develop dementia, their partner would be able to carry on operating the account and would continue to […]
The cats that got the cream / plant-based cream substitute The friendly chocolate sponge cakes that we all know and love, such as Colin the Caterpillar, aren’t the only animals embroiled in legal issues this year. Others have also been keen to flex their muscles during the various lockdowns and protect themselves against rivals lurking […]
What is an Undertaking? Undertakings are a common part of the Court process, and are defined as a legal promise to do, or not do, something. An undertaking is a promise to the Court, and if you break it there are ways that it can be enforced. If broken, you could be at risk of […]
Strict approach adopted by Employment Tribunal to a claim brought 21 weeks late The Claimant, Ms S O’Brien, argued that the reason for her dismissal, from Holmes & Hills Solicitors, was due to informing them that she was required to stay away from the workplace as she was advised to self-isolate. To bring a claim […]