ECJ Rules on UK’s Mandatory Retirement Age but the Fight Goes On
ECJ Rules on UK’s Mandatory Retirement Age but the Fight Goes On People aged over 65 who want to keep on working face an uphill… Read More
January 2011
Judy is honoured to be a Patron of Edward’s Trust. In 2011 the charity celebrates 21 years of supporting children & families during serious illness… Read More
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Tenancy Deposit Scheme – Court Opts for Leniency The Housing Act 2004 contains provisions for the protection of tenants’ deposits in England and Wales. Tenancy… Read More
Stay Where You Are
The Court of Appeal has issued a ruling relating to residence orders that will have implications for a number of divorced couples. The case dealt… Read More
Planning Permission is Only Part of the Story
If you are considering building an extension to your property, you may think that it is simply a matter of getting planning permission and finding… Read More
Duty of Care to Employees – Obvious Risks
Every employer owes a duty of care to its employees, but deciding who is responsible for an accident can be very difficult when the issue… Read More
What Happens if I Don’t Make a Will?
If someone dies without making a valid will, they are said to have died intestate. Should this situation arise, the estate and possessions of the… Read More
Procul Harum – A whiter shade of pale
Co-Writer of 1960s Hit Wins Share of Royalties More than 40 years after the Procol Harum song ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’… Read More
Video Wills
I have just seen a discussion on BBC Breakfast concerning video wills. It is important to emphasise that video wills are not generally enforceable as… Read More
Saving IHT the Easy Way
No one likes to pay tax unnecessarily and Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be especially problematic, as it must often be paid ‘up front’ when administering… Read More