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An inquest is called where a person has died in circumstances where the cause of death is unknown; the person has died in violent or through unnatural causes; or the person died in the care or custody of the state. An inquest is a fact-finding inquiry...
Evicting a tenant is a complex and often challenging process that requires a thorough understanding of the legal framework to ensure it is done correctly and lawfully. As a landlord, navigating this process efficiently is crucial to protect your property...
The latest report from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution provides an in-depth analysis of trends and behaviours in UK statutory construction adjudication. Based on surveys with adjudicator nominating...
Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person to claim ownership of land or property they have occupied without the permission of the legal owner. This principle, often referred to as "squatter's rights," can result in the...
As a new business advisor in the commercial litigation and dispute resolution team at Stephensons, my role revolves around being the first point of contact for clients who have potential disputes or legal issues involving their businesses. My job...
In share purchase agreements (SPA), provision is usually included for the buyer to give notice of a potential claim for a breach of warranty within a certain time period by providing details of the nature of the claim, with sufficient detail. The...
In our last article on unfair prejudice petitions , we covered what exactly the petitions are, who can bring a petition for unfair prejudice and what the test is to demonstrate unfair prejudice. In this article, we will examine the remedies available to a...
During the latest autumn budget, Labour announced a number of changes relating to the employment landscape, including increases to National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), as well as changes to National Insurance (NI) contributions. ...
Eviction notices are a critical tool for landlords in managing rental properties. Whether you're dealing with non-payment of rent, breaches of the tenancy agreement, or simply need to regain possession of your property, understanding eviction notices...
Shareholders of a company can sometimes be subjected to unfair prejudice because of the conduct of the directors or fellow shareholders of the company. Traditionally, unfair prejudice petitions have been a tool used by minority shareholder to protect their...
The Health Secretary has recently announced plans to publish public league tables that will rank NHS Trusts. The aim is to create more consistency in the quality of across different Trusts, with a focus on improving patient care and outcomes. How will NHS...
The recent rumours regarding changes to the CGT rates and the entrepreneurs reliefs created a surge in business sale transactions in the second half of this financial year. Now that the government’s changes have officially been announced, its...
Lung cancer is responsible for around 35,000 deaths a year in the UK. The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme aims to diagnose lung cancer earlier in people. Individuals are sent an invitation letter or phone call to participate if they...
In a landmark decision bringing conclusion to the trial of the former directors of British Home Stores Group, the court has held the former directors joint and severally liable for breaches of their statutory duties which caused the company to wrongfully...
Some people believe that a debt dies with the person however this is incorrect. Once a person dies, any debts owed by that person, or owed to that person, remain and are now payable to/by their estate. For example, a common and simple example is when a...
The prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing, its services proving useful in many aspects of life. But as we are becoming more accustomed to AI, new uses are being found that don’t always comply with the law. Although AI has been around...
A boundary dispute can occur between neighbours for a number of reasons. If you find yourself involved in a boundary dispute you may be wondering if you need to get a solicitor involved. As with any type of case, legal action should always...
Autumn is in full swing, the clocks have changed, it’s getting darker earlier, the weather is getting colder, and the trees are turning wonderful shades of orange, brown and red and whilst this might be lovely to look at it does mean one thing –...
On 8 th November 2024, the Manchester Christmas Markets opened for another year of festivities. The Christmas Markets always come with large crowds and a busy atmosphere and it’s important to keep safety in mind as you enjoy everything the markets...
Late payments continue to challenge small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK, as outlined in the 2023 Prompt Payment and Cashflow Review. The report reveals that 62% of small businesses experience delayed payments on a regular basis, severely...
It may come as a surprise to some, but non-fatal strangulation was only made into a specific offence in June of 2022 after growing concern that non-fatal strangulations were not being sufficiently prosecuted. This was as a result of its difficulty to prove...
With the recent news over the Employment Rights Bill being introduced to parliament on 10 October 2024, employers have been left unsure about what impact some of the new rights will have on their business including the day one rights that employees will...
