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It can take years of hard work to build a successful business, and so exiting that business can be a very difficult decision for an owner to make. For others who have an exit strategy in place finding a buyer may be difficult, particularly in certain...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have recognised another condition, known as Dupuytren’s Contracture, as a recognised industrial disease for the purposes of making a claim for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB). This...
It’s nearly December. Yes, most Brits can’t believe that fact but it’s true. Many a tree and decoration have likely already made it into the living room and shops by the time I write this. Anyway, enough about trees and...
If you have been the innocent victim of a violent crime and injured mentally or physically as a result, you may be able to seek compensation from the government by making an application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The...
Stephensons supports Road Safety Week each year, which is an initiative started by Brake, a road safety charity, who work closely with communities and organisations across the UK to stop the tragedy of road deaths and injuries, making streets and...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and is now in its 8 th year. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people displaying the common signs of lung cancer (persistent cough, breathlessness or unexplained weight loss) to visit their GP. Often...
There are over 310,000 private rented properties in London that require HMO Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing. However, recent research has confirmed that over 130,000 properties in London remain unlicensed under the HMO licensing scheme and as...
If you are buying or selling a care home there are several things that you can do to help the process run smoothly and make sure that you get the most out of the transaction. Register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) If you are buying a care home...
In August 2019, the scope of blue badge parking permits was extended to allow people with conditions such as anxiety and dementia to apply for the permit. It has been viewed by many to have been the biggest change to the blue badge parking permit system in...
Simply put, no. Whilst the phrase itself does derive from Latin origins, that is as flamboyant as it gets and it translates to “let the buyer beware”. It applies to all property transactions, which are contractual agreements....
A general election has been announced for 12th December 2019 so parliament has now officially dissolved, and the United Kingdom have entered into a period referred to as 'purdah'. This is the time between an election being announced and the newly...
It was recently reported that a disabled individual had been refused access to ‘Pronto Buses’ operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, on three occasions in one day, despite the vehicles having sufficient wheelchair space available. It is...
This is a frequently asked question we encounter in our personal injury department. It is indeed possible to make a claim on behalf of a child where they have been involved in an accident. The process to do so is relatively straightforward...
Business Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, has announced a government proposal, which would mean that employers will, in the future, have to provide former employees with a basic reference at the very minimum. This follows a parliamentary inquiry into the use...
This year is flying by so fast, and with it, comes the annual celebration of Guy Fawkes night, more commonly known as bonfire night. I for one love the thought of getting all wrapped up in a big coat, scarf and gloves, and going down the road to the...
Criminal acts either witnessed by, or reported to, the police will lead to an investigation by them. The investigation stage may range from the simple to the very complex. For example, a police officer on duty witnessing disorderly behaviour...
All types of personal injury claims have a limitation period. This means that there is a set period of time in which a person (a claimant) can bring a claim to court. The general rule is that you have three years from the date of your accident at...
