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Taking positive action in tricky times

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When the chips are down and divorce is the only card left to play, tax planning is unlikely to be top of the list for many couples.  But failing to transfer assets at the right time may result in unexpected charges for capital gains tax, eating into...

Why use a local Personal Injury Solicitor?

Leanne Day
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We know that when you have been involved in an accident that wasn't your fault, making a claim can be the last thing on your mind whilst you come to terms with your injuries.  But often claimants find that they are in a difficult position...

Compensation for victims under the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS).

Michael Pace
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There has been a lot of recent publicity following the announcement that victims of the blood scandal are to receive the sum of £100,000.00 each as an interim payment of compensation. This blog provides information to help those affected; access the...

Garden predators invade the courts

David Rogerson
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Garden predators are taking root in the courts, as householders take action to fight off plant invaders that can be highly destructive and undermine property values.  One of the most common reasons for garden-related legal action is when Japanese...

Giving Evidence in the County Court: A Guide

Andrew Morley
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There is a County Court in every major town and city in England and Wales. These civil courts deal with a vast array of cases such as those involving breach of contract, negligence, accidents, consumer disputes, debt, land disputes, landlord and tenant...

When algorithms undermine equality of opportunity

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Employers harnessing social media or artificial intelligence to reach new recruits and remove bias from their processes may find themselves inadvertently discriminating against the very people they are trying to reach.  Figures from the Office of...

Do you need planning permission for a home office?

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Since working from home was forced in 2020, workplaces have seen a continued rise in the number of people wishing to stay working from home even after a return to the office is possible. For some, this is simply working from the dining table, others a desk...

County Court Video and Telephone Hearings: How to Prepare

Andrew Morley
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There is a County Court in every major town and city in England and Wales. These civil courts deal with a vast array of cases such as those involving breach of contract, negligence, accidents, consumer disputes, debt, land disputes, landlord and tenant...

How to make sure you get your deposit back as a student

Andrew Morley
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With the start of a new academic year fast approaching for many students, it is also the start of a new tenancy agreement. Although you’ve likely just paid your deposit, it is important to take steps from the start to ensure the full deposit will be...

Chattertons sponsor Lincoln Longwool Society at the Heckington Show

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Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management were delighted to again be a sponsor of the Lincoln Longwool Society’s Annual Show and Sale at the Heckington Show on Sunday 31 July 2022. Founded in 1892 by a group of celebrated Lincoln Ram breeders,...