A leading Midlands employment lawyer has warned businesses across the region that sweeping changes to rules on using contractors have now come into force. The alert has been issued by Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors,...
Breathing Space protects debtors from any action taken by creditors for up to 60 days, a welcomed reform for those who are struggling to manage their debts as they will be able to seek much needed advice without facing increased interest and charges as a...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the civil justice system. Lockdown played havoc with court listings resulting in many hearings being vacated. At this time, with no alternative, virtual hearings were welcomed by parties and their...
Enforcing a County Court Judgment which has been obtained against an individual may seem to be unfeasible during the pandemic however, there are several enforcement methods which remain available to include; 1) Warrant of Execution, 2) Attachment of Earnings...
The extension of temporary measures to protect businesses and their directors during the coronavirus pandemic has been welcomed by corporate lawyer Sam Pedley. Mr Pedley, a partner at Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors, said businesses had been given vital...
People often ask on what "Contentious Probate" means. A brief summary is set out below: a) Concerns over the validity of the Will. For example, that the Deceased did not have the mental capacity to make a Will, wasn't aware of the contents,...
Discrimination compensation awards increased Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful to discriminate an individual due to a protected characteristic. This includes age, sex, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership,...
What are the alternatives to Court proceedings in order to resolve disputes? There are various ways to resolve disputes rather than simply issuing a claim through the Courts. Litigating through the Courts is not a quick process. There are lots of...