Don’t rule out Mediation in relation to domestic abuse.
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…
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. …
One area that hasn’t suffered from the Covid pandemic is the pet industry with the increase in puppy purchases being a much published side effect of the working from home…
Within a marriage or civil partnership, the concept of bad behaviour can cover a multitude of activities, from leaving the top off the toothpaste to serious or criminal activities. One…
This past year has shown, more than ever, how important it is for us to look after our own, and others’, wellbeing. In recognition of this, Laceys has now signed…
It has recently been announced that there will be a delay to the much anticipated no-fault divorce, which will now come into effect on 6 April 2022, instead of this…
When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives. The landlord wants a secure income stream and confidence…
Once again, the eviction notice periods under section 21 and section 8 have changed. However, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic swept across the county, this may actually…
While the predicted lockdown baby boom has not materialised and the birth rate is similar to 2020 (down just 0.5%), family caring responsibilities have been more evident in the last…
If your business is expanding, you may have outgrown your current premises. Before you start looking for a new site, it is worth investigating whether you could extend your existing…
A recent court case has re-affirmed that in most cases Mediation notes or a Mediation Summary cannot be used as evidence in court proceedings. The confidentiality of the mediation discussions…
The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as being unclear, and over the years a body of case law interpreting these definitions has…
If you have a great idea for developing a piece of unused land, you may find that you need to get control of some neighbouring property to provide access or…
For the majority of people, their most significant asset is the family home. So, it is not surprising that when it comes to dealing with the financial consequences surrounding divorce,…
TRAINING FROM HOME. As the end of my second seat dawns, what strikes me is I have trained entirely from home this time due to Covid19. My partner and I…
Laceys Mediation have signed up to The Ministry of Justice Family Mediation Voucher Scheme which goes live today, 1st April. The scheme provides a contribution of up to £500 to…
One of the most difficult issues that employers face is how best to help an employee on long-term sickness absence or with a chronic health problem. Laceys look into how…
On 22 March, it was being widely reported that the French subsidiary of IKEA was being prosecuted in France. The offences centred around the company allegedly engaging private detectives and…
It has long been thought that requiring an employee to be at or near their place of work during the night was ‘working’ even if the employee was required to…
Laceys’ Head of Employment & HR, Robin Watson spoke to the Wessex Branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on Thursday 11 March. CIPD is the professional…
Following the introduction of civil partnerships in 2005 and same sex marriages in 2014, there has been an increase in families and then relationship breakdown between same sex parents. Finding…
If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your property. It goes without saying that you will want…
Giveaways on social media are exceedingly common nowadays, and a great way for influencers and businesses to boost the number of followers they have. Another celebrity however has been found…