Do Tell the Bride! : Feb 2012
Why is it that, just as there would appear to be a greater level of public interest in the breakdown of a celebrity marriage than in its creation, we tend, as a nation, to be more familiar with the rate of divorce than the rate of marriage?
Increase in Divorce rate : 12 Jan 2012
Official statistics reveal that the divorce rate has increased in England and Wales by 4.9% in 2010.
Invalid Administration Appointments : Dec 2011
In the recent Minmar case (Re Minmar (929) Ltd [2011] EWHC), it was held that the administrators' appointments would be invalid if the appointment was made out of court by
Transfers of Undertaking and Pre-pack sales : Dec 2011
The case of Pressure Coolers Limited-v- Molloy & Others [2011] considered the TUPE Regulations 2006 and its application in the case of pre-pack sales.
JONES-v- KERNOTT [2011] : 19 Dec 2011
This case concerns the correct approach to calculating beneficial interests in property where the legal title to the property is held in joint names by an unmarried couple but there is no express statement of how it is to be shared.
What happens if I am owed money by an insolvent company or person? : 16 Dec 2011
The first thought that is likely to cross a creditor's mind if a person or company enters into insolvency is “I am never going to get my money back”.
8 Major Changes To Employment Law : 24 Nov 2011
On Wednesday 23 November, Vince Cable announced the "most radical reform to the employment law system for decades". How will the reforms affect your business?
The New Construction Act : 16 Nov 2011
Are your contractual procedures up-to-date so that your entitlement in terms of time and money are protected?
Tackling change in employment laws : 14 Sep 2011
HEARD the one about the pub manager who was required to stay overnight at the pub by her employer?
What happens to your business if you become indisposed? : 3 Aug 2011
Does anyone have legal standing to access your bank accounts, and more importantly deal with your creditors and debtors?
What happens if I die without a Will? : 5 Jul 2011
The law sets out clear rules for what happens to your estate - property, personal possessions and cash - if you die without a Will...
Personal Guarantees : 16 Jun 2011
Banks, invoice financiers, hire purchase companies and building trade suppliers are but a few of those organisations which often seek the security of director's guarantees
H v C [2009] 2 FLR 1540: “What Price Non-Disclosure?” : 18 May 2011
His Honour Judge Kevin Barnett sitting as a High Court Judge gave Judgment on 4th February 2009 in a highly complex case relating to applications made by the Mother (“M”) under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.
The brief facts were that the parents had had a long relationship (but had never cohabited) and at the date of the Judgment there were 2 children aged 17 and 14. The Father (“F”) was a wealthy man whose assets were calculated at between £58m and £123m and (as to capital) he invoked the “Thyssen Defence”.
SK v WL - was this a case for equal division? : 22 Mar 2011
It has long been established that the yardstick for the division of assets upon a divorce is an equal split. Concepts of “fairness”, “equality” and “sharing” are the principles upon which judges base their decisions....
Landlords at risk from tenant insolvency : 1 Mar 2011
In this current economic climate it is crucial that Landlords take a proactive approach and identify steps which can be taken to mitigate the risk and consequences of tenant insolvency.
When co-habitation breaks down : 16 Feb 2011
What happens to the property of an unmarried couple when their relationship breaks down if their property is held in the name of one party or said to be owned jointly but the contributions made to its purchase price have not been equal?
Cash is Still King in Current Climate : 2 Feb 2011
Cash flow continues to be one of the biggest problems facing businesses in the current economic climate. In this article Helen Herniman (Head of Finance at Else Solicitors) outlines proceedures and practices to ensure timely payment.
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