Regulations for terminating an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Regulations in relation to ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy have come into force for any new tenancy starting on or after 1 October 2015. The new regulations will affect landlords wanting to serve Section 21 notices on their tenants as follows: A la …
The need to continually reassess the strengths and weaknesses of your Claim
The case of Richmond Pharmacology Ltd v Chester Overseas Ltd & Ors [2014] EWHC 2692 (Ch) (01 August 2014) further demonstrates the need to continually assess the strengths of a case at all stages of the Court process. In this particular case, the H …
Why you should act promptly if you receive a Court Judgment
Businesses and individuals alike can find themselves being served with a Judgment in Default of an Acknowledgement of Court Proceedings being served. When faced with an Application to Set Aside such a Judgment, the Court considers a number of issues wh …
Obligations on Landlords set to increase with new Regulations coming into force.
On 1 October 2015, subject to Parliamentary approval, new Regulations placing further obligations on Landlords will come into force. The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 will apply to all residential properties in the private …
FRC Practice Aid for Audit Committees – May 2015 update
For accountants, bankers and audit committees in general there is new guidance from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) which affects their audit responsibilities. These changes will also impact anyone who has audit and/or corporate governance respon …
How the Acas Early Conciliation Scheme is faring
The Acas Early Conciliation Scheme was brought in on 6th May 2014 as part of the coalition Government’s attempts to reduce the number of employment tribunal claims. The scheme requires aggrieved employees to notify Acas of their employment issue prior …
Beware of the DIY Will
A few people choose the ‘cheap and cheerful’ route to putting a plan in place to leave behind their wishes in the event of their death. Unfortunately, as we have learned from this case, choosing not to sit with a qualified Solicitor, like our team at F …
Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling makes it easier for disinherited children to challenge a parent’s Will
Melita Jackson passed away in 2004 leaving her £500,000 estate to three animal charities, RSPCA, Blue Cross and the RSPB. She made it clear within her Will why her daughter, Heather Ilott, was not to benefit from her Estate, however despite this, the C …
Aerial photograph released of Michael McIntyre sparks media attention causing complaints and questions about data protection law
On 15 July 2015 at 10:34AM the National Police Air Support Unit released an aerial photo of, what looks to be, Michael McIntyre on Twitter with the caption ‘whilst on tasking in central London this morning we spotted a certain energetic funny man…can y …
AML Update: Channel 4 exposes Estate Agents as facilitators for money laundering
The recent Channel 4 documentary “From Russia With Cash” has shown 5 London estate agents turn a blind eye to a potential money laundering scenario when presented with a corrupt foreign purchaser at a property viewing. The programme heightens the focus …
