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Support for Worcester Foodbank

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A Worcester legal firm has donated £1,000 to support the work of the Worcester Foodbank as it continues to support thousands of people and families across the city. Through its Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, mfg Solicitors, which...

The wheels of civil justice are still turning!

Rebecca Rogers
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Disputes continue to arise in business. Here at mfg Solicitors LLP, we are working remotely to resolve disputes for our clients. The Civil Courts are continuing to operate remotely (and are working hard to keep the justice system working) during the outbreak...

New associate at mfg's Telford office

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mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of experienced lawyer Andy Ward who joins the company as an associate solicitor at the firm’s Telford office. Mr Ward will provide expert commercial property legal services and advice to clients across...

Kidderminster law firm donates £1,000 to support town's Foodbank

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A Kidderminster law firm has donated £1,000 to support the work of the town’s Foodbank as it continues to support thousands of people and families across the  Wyre Forest. Birmingham Road-based mfg Solicitors has donated the four-figure sum...

Williams (Deceased) [2012[ EWHC 586 (Ch) (16th of March 2021)

Rob Weston
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In the recent case of Re Williams (Deceased) [2012[ EWHC 586 (Ch) (16 th of March 2021) it was determined that the lack of knowledge and approval by the Testator justified the Court upholding the validity of the Will with deletions. The Judge found that...

Landowners warned over rising numbers of abandoned horses

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Landowners are being warned to be vigilant due to the rise in abandoned horses caused by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Equine charities and landowners have reported a significant rise in the number of abandoned horses and ponies over the past...

Minimum wage for on call and sleep in shifts

Sally Morris
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Several businesses rely upon members of staff to be on call, with many organisations paying these individuals a flat rate or sometimes no pay at all for simply being on call. This presents a number of problems: Is the individual an employee or worker? ...

Public footpaths and farmers - a new direction?

Hannah Taylor
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In her latest blog on rural issues, associate Hannah Taylor covers the options open to farmers and landowners to protect their crops from walkers veering off public footpaths – and why it’s important for everyone to work together. Last year I...

BRUNT - DECEASED [2021]

Rob Weston
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In the recent case of Re: BRUNT – DECEASED [2021] the High Court have ordered a re-trial where it was alleged that a Will had been forged. The High Court found that the Judge had not dealt properly with the evidence before him when he made an Order...

Use extended furlough scheme to plan for 'new normal', urges lawyer

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Businesses given a further lifeline with the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme should use the time to plan carefully for life after furlough. Employment lawyer Sally Morris said firms had been given a boost by Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s...

COVID-19 Advice for Company Directors - What to do and not to do!

Samuel Pedley
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Directors of many companies are struggling with the financial uncertainty caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. With the threat of insolvency ever present many companies are simply trying to “hold on” and make it through the pandemic with as little...

OakNorth Bank funded buyout unlocks next phase of growth

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OakNorth Bank funded buyout unlocks next phase of growth for engineering specialists The management team of Birmingham firm FBS Intelligent Engineering (iE) Limited (“FBSiE”), a leading provider of mechanical and electrical services, has...

mfg strengthens commercial litigation offering

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Midlands legal firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its commercial litigation offering with the appointment of a new consultant solicitor. Widely respected dispute resolution specialist James Ng has joined mfg and will play a key role in leading the...

Employment law issues arising from the March 2021 Budget

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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his second Budget on  3 rd March 2021, which contained a number of important announcements for UK businesses. In this blog, we summarise the key employment aspects of the Budget. As stated in our recent blog ,...

Businesses warned of costly claims following Uber court case

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Businesses across the Midlands must consider whether they are incurring liability worth potentially tens of thousands of pounds following the landmark Supreme Court ruling of the long running saga involving Uber drivers. The warning has come from employment...

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended for businesses

Sally Morris
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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by a further 5 months from 30 th April to 30 th September 2021. The key points are as follows: The scheme has been extended from 30 th ...