M&S removes T-shirt after ‘ripping off’ London craft beer pub’s name
The giant retailer, Marks & Spencer, removed a brewery themed garment from sale after being accused of ‘ripping off’ a London craft beer chain brand. Martin Hayes, the founder of Craft Beer Co, set up in Clerkenwell in 2011 was surprised to hear th …
Relief from sanctions
A sanction is an adverse consequence imposed on a party for failing to comply with a rule, practice direction, or a court order. Sanctions can arise following a court order as a result of an unless order or imposed by the rules or practice directions d …
Limitation for Claims
When bringing a claim, claimants are subject to limitation periods depending on the type of claim brought to the court. Any claim action must be issued within the relevant timeframe and failing to do so would give the defendant a way to raise the defen …
Leaseholder Deeds of Certificate
Leaseholder Deeds of Certificate were introduced on 20th July 2022 by the Building Safety (Leasehold Protections) (Information etc) Regulations 2022 and act as evidence that a flat is a qualifying property for the purposes of the Building Safety Act 20 …
Beware of low cost online Wills!
Being a Private Client Solicitor, we meet with clients on a day-to-day basis to discuss the preparation of their Wills and estate planning. Sometimes when discussing these matters with prospective clients it is raised as to why they should instruct a S …
Does having an unregistered property change the conveyancing process?
The Land Registry is the platform responsible for the registration of title to land in England and Wales. The Land Registry hold information on registered properties in relation to the ownership of the land and any registered rights of way, covenants, …
Can a freehold estate have a management company?
Typically, in the cases of flats and apartments, there will be management companies who will be involved with managing the services for the apartment block. Each leaseholder (flat owner) will need to pay for the services provided by the management comp …
When should I review my Will?
It is recommended that your Will is reviewed every 3-5 years and not just when a significant life event happens, this will ensure that your Will still reflect your current wishes. Furthermore, you may have had changes in your personal life or finances …
How much is the minimum wage?
From the 1 April 2023 the minimum wage, known officially as the National Living Wage, will increase, following the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission (LPC). The increase varies depending on the age of the worker. Here is a guide of what the hour …
Overview of Share Buybacks
A share buyback takes place when a company purchases shares in itself from an existing shareholder. A company may decide to purchase shares from a shareholder when there is no other buyer available. Generally, there are four ways for a private company …
