The events came to management attention and Mr Jenkins, a former police officer and Head of the Youth Offending Service, undertook an investigation. He viewed the CCTV and interviewed those present and involved subsequently. SR told Mr Jenkins that while they were both very drunk, Mr Uddin had followed her Read more…
In a year where musicians have had to face some of the most difficult times, having a good understanding of music publishing income streams is as important as ever. Music publishing rights and activities relate to songs (both music and lyrics) and library music. Importantly, these publishing rights and activities Read more…
We are championing three good causes from Rotherham and Sheffield with very different purposes, to show our support for the neighbourhoods we serve. Staff from all five of our offices across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire have collected food and sanitary products for Rotherham Food Bank. The initiative, led by Read more…
Following the government’s announcement that a new form of lock-down was to commence on 5 November 2020, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) scheme would be extended and remain open until 31 March 2021. The updated guidance setting out how the CJRS will operate Read more…
We are investing in the wellbeing of our 200-plus staff by training two employees as qualified mental health first aiders. The pair are the first at our firm to complete an internationally recognised mental health first aid course and will be available to support colleagues struggling with issues of this Read more…
Is an employer able to lawfully dismiss or discipline an employee that refuses to attend work because they believe that it is unsafe to do so because of Coronavirus? Whilst many businesses have been required to close down during this second lockdown period, there are still a number of businesses Read more…
We are backing a local team’s bid to raise funds and awareness of the life-threatening condition, sepsis. Our contentious probate department has donated £1,000 to TeamDanielHallam’s, Cycle4Sepsis challenge, helping it to become one of the UK Sepsis Trust’s top ten fundraisers. Taylor&Emmet client, Ayesha Heaton, and her 30-strong team raised Read more…
A will can provide little information about what the deceased owned at the time of death. This month, Gabriel Swales highlights how easy it is for assets to be lost or overlooked… When someone dies, it is the responsibility of the executor, or administrator if there is no will, to Read more…
We are in the running for two industry accolades at this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards. Taylor&Emmet has been shortlisted in the private client and residential property categories, only a week after winning Solicitor Firm of the Year (North) at the national Wills and Probate Awards. Our probate and residential conveyancing Read more…
We have been crowned Solicitor Firm of the Year (North) at this year’s Wills and Probate Awards. The win was announced during a virtual ceremony, hosted by journalist, Jennie Bond and saw us beating rivals from Manchester and Chester to take the prize. Organised by Today’s Wills and Probate magazine, Read more…