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When are you off the hook? Financial claims can still be made years after Divorce proceedings.

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Many people may be lulled into a false sense of security after they obtain a Divorce from their spouse. Few realise that unless divorcing parties obtain a Financial Order from the Court, financial claims remain open against them. For that reason, it is...

Spotlight on Regulations for Residential Landlords - Gas Safety

Andrew Morley
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Landlords today face a bewildering array of regulations. Many are centred around tenant safety and might be thought matters of common sense or good practice, but any breach could lead variously to a fine, compensation claim, a Prohibition Notice requiring...

But Why?

David Rogerson
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We always hear our kids say this when they cannot comprehend the unfairness of a situation. This sometimes happens in Professional Negligence cases and a good example is the case of BPE Solicitors v Hughes-Holland [2017] which was decided by the Court of...

Spotlight on Regulations for Residential Landlords - Electrical Safety

Andrew Morley
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Landlords today face a bewildering array of regulations. Many are centred around tenant safety and might be thought matters of common sense or good practice, but any breach could lead variously to a fine, compensation claim, a Prohibition Notice requiring...

Chattertons support 100 years of women's suffrage

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Chattertons solicitors are proud to announce that as part of the 100 years of women’s suffrage celebrations, we recently sponsored a debating competition for local schools, organised by the MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham,  Dr Caroline...

SPOTLIGHT ON INFORMAL LETTINGS OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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Let us suppose that you are a landlord of a commercial property which is empty whilst you decide what you want to do with it.  Rather than letting it stand empty, you decide to grant a short tenancy and you find a tenant.  A rent is agreed but to...

Hermes Couriers Deemed Workers in Landmark Tribunal Ruling

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A group of 65 Hermes couriers have successfully won their legal battle to be treated as workers instead of independents contractors. This case follows on from a number of recent successful gig-economy cases, with this one seen to have the most significant...