Lana Del Rey(diohead): Copyright claim made against Lana Del Rey
Copyright claim made against Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey has announced that the last song on her latest album, “Lust for Life”, is falling subject to a copyright claim made by Radiohead. Lana has said that her song “Get Free”, has been accused of bearing …
Franklins Solicitors LLP is calling for local businesses to turn £50 into as much as they can for local hospices in its inaugural Franklins £50 Challenge
In January 2018 Franklins Solicitors LLP will be starting its inaugural Franklins £50 Challenge working with Cynthia Spencer Hospice (Northamptonshire) and Willen Hospice (Buckinghamshire) to challenge local businesses to take a start-up £50 note, dona …
Willen Hospice Make a Will Month this November
Our Private Client Team in Milton Keynes are proud to announce that they are once again taking part in the Willen Hospice Make a Will Month during November. The scheme covers the cost of a free simple single Will, or simple mirror Wills, and provides t …
Local solicitor warns changes to powers of attorney may leave older and vulnerable at risk
Local solicitor, Helen Taylor TEP from Franklins Solicitors LLP issues warning following FCA’s call to turn lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) fully digital Proposals would remove the need for a physical ‘wet signature’ Solicitors say this could …
New guidelines introduced in relation to child contact issues
According to new guidelines introduced by senior Judge Sir James Munby, president of the family division of the High Court, children must not be permitted to have contact with a parent if there is a risk of psychological or physical abuse. The guidelin …
Law Commission proposals to simplify Will writing: Supported Will-making
As part of their Consultation on making Wills, the Law Commission has also asked whether it might be time to introduce a scheme of ‘supported Will-making.’ With such a scheme in place, the Commission hopes that it might be possible for many more people …
Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney
– Local solicitor, Helen Taylor TEP from Franklins Solicitors LLP, has defended lasting powers of attorney – This follows comments from a former senior judge that power of attorney orders are open to financial abuse – But national group Soli …
New Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims – Is your Business ready?
On 1 October the new Pre-Action Protocol (“the Protocol”) for debt claims is due to come into force which will provide a Debtor with a full 30 days to respond to a Letter of Claim before a Creditor is able to issue proceedings with the Court. Whilst t …
Law Commission proposals to simplify Will writing: Formalities
The Law Commission suggests a number of proposals to help simplify Will writing. One of the main aspects that the Law Commission reviews in relation to Will writing simplification is the formalities required to execute, or create, a valid Will. Strict …
Law Commission Proposals – Law Commission proposes overhaul of Wills law
The laws that govern the making of Wills have been in place for 180 years and the Law Commission today released a consultation arguing that these are out of date. The Law Commission explains that since these laws were introduced, society has changed to …
