Many businesses have considered disaster recovery when it comes to their banking arrangements or IT systems. However, it is equally important to have provisions that can be put in place at any time to deal with major events that might occur during the life of a business such as: disputes Read more…
Extensions can be a great way to add value to your property. This month, Ross discusses the legal considerations… I want to extend my leasehold property. Do I need the freeholder’s permission? You will need to check your lease to see if there is a clause prohibiting any improvements or Read more…
If a landlord is having financial trouble, it can have a devastating impact on helpless victims. This month, we look at the rights of tenants when their rented property is repossessed… One of the questions I am asked frequently by landlords, tenants and even letting agents, is what happens when Read more…
Healthcare is an important part of everyone’s life. Our NHS has existed for over 70 years to provide medical care. However, sometimes the care you receive is not to the standard you would hope or expect and, as written in the NHS Constitution, you have a right to make a Read more…
On Wednesday 16 August 2017 LBC (Leading Britain’s Conversation) news station reported a record rise in babies born with brain damage causing a huge cost to the NHS. Originally reported by sky news, the article focused on compensation awards for parents of brain injured children as becoming “unsustainable” according to Read more…
At Taylor&Emmet its the dedicated individuals who make us who we are, and let us do what we do best. We caught up with Olivia Middleton of the Personal Injury department. Name: Olivia Middleton Apprentice Legal Secretary Department: Personal Injury Brief Biography Which area do you live? I live in Dronfield Read more…
If left out of a will, can an adult child of a deceased parent make a claim should circumstances permit? Earlier this year, The Supreme Court gave its final decision on the infamous case of Illott v Mitson. This judgment was described as a landmark decision, providing clarity from the Read more…
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a road traffic accident in a foreign country, you need to keep in mind that the time period applicable to claim may differ depending on the country you accident is in. Personal injury claims must be brought within what is known Read more…
Concerns about the leasehold system are a hot topic in the press, mainly due to claims of rising ground rents. This month, we discuss the problem and action that is being taken… As leasehold properties are commonplace around here, homeowners, including landlords with houses of this nature, should be aware Read more…
In a momentous ruling the Supreme Court have ruled that the Government’s policy of requiring Claimants to pay fees to bring a claim in the Employment Tribunal is unlawful. Tribunal fees were deemed unlawful because they prevent access to justice and because they are indirectly discriminatory, particularly against women who are more likely to work part time and are therefore Read more…