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It has been another busy few months in the world of intellectual property, with Ed Sheeran in the spotlight once more. Sam Chokri alleged that Ed Sheeran copied the “Oh…
It has been another busy few months in the world of intellectual property, with Ed Sheeran in the spotlight once more. Sam Chokri alleged that Ed Sheeran copied the “Oh…
From individual landowners to corporate developers, everyone is being encouraged to play their part in enhancing our environment by planting trees for The Queen’s Green Canopy, an initiative to mark…
‘Being dismissed for misconduct can have a devastating impact on an employee’s future job opportunities,’ says Alana Penkethman, employment law expert with Laceys Solicitors. ‘Before fairly dismissing someone for misconduct, employers must…
For those dealing with someone’s estate after their death, the Inheritance Tax bill can come as a nasty shock. It needs to be paid before a Grant of Probate or…
With UK weather becoming more extreme, homeowners are having to deal with an increase in damage caused by trees and fences being blown down. We take a look at who…
A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a document that gives legal authority to someone to deal with your affairs on your behalf, should you ever be unable to…
Meghan Markle has been in the firing line (alongside Harry) since stepping down as a Senior Royal in January 2020 as she builds her own business and attempts to protect…
Laceys Solicitors have signed up to a fundraising challenge for three of the UK’s leading neurological research charities, in honour of Mia Hankins, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour…
Even the most promising development can be knocked off course if the land is subject to a restrictive covenant. Restrictions of this sort can prevent land being built on or…
Once you have decided that your marriage is over and you have taken the first step towards divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, most people would like to be…
The Will of a wealthy property investor has been overturned by the High Court on the basis that he did not know and approve of the contents. Property tycoon Kevin…
As a business, you probably have insurance in place to protect your assets, locks on your premises and even security teams to help ensure nobody steals what is yours. But…
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published new advice for professional valuers and surveyors aimed at helping them understand and evaluate difficulties caused by Japanese knotweed. The guidance…
A Which? survey of 2,000 UK residents found that only one in seven (15%) of people have given someone else power of attorney over their affairs. The reason, says Which?, is…
Many properties will be connected to mains drainage but this is not always the case. Have a read of our tips below to consider if you are looking to buy…
Once a commercial tenant has agreed a lease and moved into business premises, they will rely on having unobstructed access to easily enter the premises for the purposes of their…
If you are applying for a financial order as part of your divorce then the court will list your case in for a financial dispute resolution hearing, often called an…
The phrase one shoe doesn’t fit all is a perfect description of how versatile mediators have to be when helping couples settle family disputes. High emotion, unrealistic expectations and a…
Family Mediation Week 2022 was fittingly launched online on 17th January in keeping with the pandemic-induced trend of mediation participation being conducted online. The word from the top is that…
Mediation usually takes place between separated parents when they cannot agree on what arrangements should be in place for how their children share their time with each of them. However…
Effective parenting communication is crucial if children are to survive unscathed (both emotionally and physically) their parents separation. However, correcting dysfunctional communication is not a five minute exercise, so any…
If you have come out of a relationship involving domestic abuse, you will have the challenging task of needing to make arrangements with your ex at a time when you…
Now is a time of transition as employees return to the workplace either on a hybrid basis or for all their working time. ‘Employers need to keep in mind the…
Following the 2017 Supreme Court case of an adult daughter who successfully claimed financial provision from her late mother’s estate even though they had been estranged for around 25 years…
The best investment property will be one where the fundamentals are right. It should be in a suitable location, in sound structural condition, and ideally give you scope to upgrade…
M&S are at loggerheads with Aldi for the second time. After ‘Caterpillar-gate’ (M&S’s claim that Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar was a direct copy of its beloved Colin), it has now…
Many people mistakenly believe that a divorce severs financial ties between those formerly but that is not automatically achieved just by the divorce. For this to happen it is necessary…
Many businesses are now at the stage where they have planned their longer-term working arrangements for staff, whether they are based in the office, working remotely, or embracing a hybrid…
The current moratorium on commercial landlords evicting tenants, exercising the right to seize goods or taking insolvency proceedings against them because of rent arrears is due to come to an…
If you cannot reach an agreement with your former partner about arrangements for your children, one of you may apply to the family court for an independent decision. The courts…
Parents will always strive to do what is best for their children, but for separated parents this can sometimes lead to disagreement when what is considered best by one parent…
The world of data protection can be daunting for many businesses, and even a cause of stress and anxiety for some. The highly anticipated case of Lloyd v Google LLC…
According to Care UK, three million people in the UK are juggling work with unpaid caring for disabled, seriously ill, or older loved ones. NHS England reports that carers are…
Whether you are launching a new product, expanding your existing business into new areas or starting an entirely new enterprise there is a lot to consider. What should the branding…
Despite all your best efforts to recruit and retain the right key executives, sometimes things just do not work out as planned and it becomes evident that it will be…
School children aged 12 to 15 years are now being offered the Covid vaccination through schools. For some parents this will come as welcome news. For others, the issue of…
The last 18 months have seen employers turn on a dime to keep their business on track, while guarding the health and wellbeing of staff and customers. While flexibility has…
In an episode of the Netflix series House of Cards, the American First Lady Claire Underwood opens the door of her huge refrigerator and stands there cooling off from a…
Growing evidence of climate change has put sustainability firmly on the commercial property agenda. Owners, occupiers, and lenders are increasingly focused on ‘ESG’ which refers to environmental, social and governance…
Not exactly. However, a recent case has confirmed that landlords may still be able to use the accelerated procedure under Section 21 (S21) of the Housing Act 1988 (HA 1988)…
Laceys Solicitors are proud to be sponsoring the annual NOEA Convention this year, taking place digitally, 24th November. Theresa Villiers, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events will headline…
While the Government consults on its ideas for speeding up and simplifying the planning system, now could be a good time to sort out any problems with land in your…
Laceys Mediation signed are pleased to announce the The Ministry of Justice Family Mediation Voucher Scheme has received an additional £800,000 which should enable the scheme to continue running until mid-December….
Once a relationship has broken down, while many couples behave well sometimes their behaviour can go beyond what is acceptable or retrievable. In particular, disputes over who gets what in…
Running your own business can be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, but it also brings stresses and strains which sometimes contribute to relationship breakdown. It certainly adds complexity when…
Keeping commercial property insured and in good repair is important for both landlords and tenants, but for slightly different reasons. The tenant wants to be able to run a business…
While many adults drink alcohol responsibly, unfortunately there is a significant percentage of the adult population in England that misuse alcohol. Government statistics for 2020 show that over half a…
Back in April, with my training journey at Laceys continuing to my next seat in Dispute Resolution, being a contentious department, I did wonder if this area was for me……
When contemplating our business properties, attention tends to focus on the visible aspects, such as the architectural design or practical aspects such as access facilities or security. While services relating…
Recent research by Loughborough University shows a sharp rise in the so called ‘boomerang’ generation of young adults returning to live at home until their late twenties or early thirties. …