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Is it possible to have an amicable separation?

Posted on 29th January 2020 in Family Law

There are many reasons why it is important to try and have an amicable separation. We have highlighted our top three below:

Posted by

Ricky Noble

Senior Paralegal

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How to challenge a registered trade mark

Posted on 27th January 2020 in Intellectual Property

Trade mark registrations are not immune to challenge. Missing the opportunity to oppose an application for a trade mark before it is registered does not mean it is too late to take action because even after registration it can still be possible to cancel or have a registered trade mark declared invalid.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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What is a Stalking Protection Order?

Posted on 23rd January 2020 in Family Law

On Monday 20 January 2020 Stalking Protection Order’s (SPOs) came into force allowing Police in England and Wales to apply for emergency orders aimed at protecting victims of stalking.

Posted by

Sarah Miller

Associate and Senior Paralegal

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How trustees can make a Serious Incident Report

Posted on 20th January 2020 in Charities and Social Enterprise

The Charity Commission has released new guidance on the responsibility of charity trustees in making Serious Incident Reports (‘SIRs’) to the Charity Commission. Specifically where the incident involves one of the charity’s partners either in the UK or internationally.

Posted by

James Evans

Partner and Solicitor

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Moving a mobile home

Posted on 08th January 2020 in Parks

The Mobile Homes Act 1983, as amended, implies terms into all Agreements which provide for the re-siting of a mobile home and which park owners must comply with.

Posted by

Paul Kelly

Partner and Solicitor

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Do I need planning permission to run my Airbnb?

Posted on 08th January 2020 in Planning and Licensing

You may be considering letting your home or second property via Airbnb or another short-term letting platform to produce a second income.

Posted by

Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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When Cauda Equina Syndrome red flags are missed by GPs

Posted on 05th November 2019 in Medical Negligence

On 1 March 2019, Mrs Justice Yip, High Court Judge found that Dr Stead, a GP had breached his duty of care to a 35 year old patient whom he saw in his “out of hours” clinic. It seems that Dr Stead failed to note ‘red flag’ warning signs for cauda equina syndrome and to refer Mrs Shaw on urgently to hospital.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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Top 10 tips for charity trustees

Posted on 25th October 2019 in Charities and Social Enterprise

In our final instalment of guidance in Charity Fraud Awareness week we offer some practical advice on keeping your charity safe.

Posted by

Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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Guide to protecting your charity from cybercrime

Posted on 23rd October 2019 in Charities and Social Enterprise

The second of our articles this Charity Fraud Awareness Week focusses on the challenges for charities protecting themselves against cybercrime.

Posted by

Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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How can trustees help protect against charity fraud?

Posted on 21st October 2019 in Charities and Social Enterprise

Today marks the start of the Fraud Advisory Panel’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week and in the first of our series of articles focusing on fraud in the charity sector we ask…

Posted by

Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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What To Do If You Change Your Mind About Divorce

Posted on 05th October 2019 in Family Law

You can change your mind about divorce and cancel the proceedings, providing both parties agree. If you reconcile at any stage, even after the pronouncement of the Decree Nisi (the middle stage of the divorce), you can ask the Court to rescind the decree and dismiss the petition. This would give the effect of the petition never having been issued. This does, however, mean if the reconciliation does not work out and you do wish to pursue a divorce, you will need to issue a new petition and start the process from the beginning.

Posted by

Ricky Noble

Senior Paralegal

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What is law on CCTV for holiday parks?

Posted on 25th September 2019 in Parks, Intellectual Property

In this article, we break down what you need to know about CCTV laws for holidays & residential parks.

Posted by

Paul Kelly

Partner and Solicitor