Victoria Beckham trademarks the Beckham children’s names
Following the trademarks granted for David Beckham in 2000 and Victoria Beckham in 2002, Victoria has now trademarked the four Beckham children’s names: namely Brooklyn Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham and Harper Beckham in the U.K. and Europe. Fur …
Leaving money to loved ones with learning difficulties
Making a Will is always important, but it is even more important when you are making provisions for those with learning difficulties. On the 25th April, I spoke at the Mencap ‘Planning for the Future Seminar’ in Northampton on this subject and it is cl …
Restrictive covenants in commercial contracts
Restrictive covenants are clauses contained in agreements. Their intention is to restrict the party agreeing to them, from carrying out certain activities. Whether it’s a commercial or employment contract, there are a number of factors to consider…Empl …
Inheritance disputes hit a record high
There are all sorts of reasons someone may bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family Dependents) Act (IPFDA) 1975. It might be because an individual has been left out of a Will entirely, they receive less than they expected, or the dece …
Disney copyright lawsuit over Zootopia
Recently, Disney has taken to investing in studios so as to produce successful franchises. After attempts at setting up franchises, such as a sci-fi franchise with John Carter, Disney appear to instead be looking to invest in already developed and succ …
Expected New Probate Fees Challenged
There has been much discussion recently about increasing the probate application fee, so that it changes from a flat rate fee for all estates (currently £155 if the application is submitted by a solicitor) to a stepped rate which increases as the value …
Penalty Clauses – A case study
Penalty clauses have been a source of much litigation over the years. The recent case of ParkingEye Ltd v Beavis [2015] UKSC 67 is a case in point. It has been a significant decision maker for contract lawyers and litigators when they’re advising their …
Separation without the Court route
Separation can be a daunting process. Even more so when there are decisions to be made about finances and future arrangements for children. But Court proceedings aren’t the only route… The alternatives to Court Many people think protracted Court proc …
Government confirm new Probate fees
As the government confirms the new banded Probate fee charges, I explain the implications…Implications of the changesDespite overwhelming opposition, the government has confirmed that the fees for a probate application will change. This means inst …
Civil Proceedings Fee change in force as of 6 March 2017
The Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 comes into force on 6 March 2017. This Order will have an impact on court hearing fees. Main changes to note This Order effects 2 significant changes which you need to know about:- it increases to the f …
