A Guide to Wills, Trusts and Probate
Planning for the future can feel daunting, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and those you…
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What are the risks of DIY Lasting Power of Attorney’s and Wills? What are the risks of DIY Lasting Power of Attorney’s and Wills?A recent report from the Solicitors for the Elderly has focused on the risks of DIY Lasting Powers of Attorneys and Wills. With the ever…
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Unjustified Threats on Intellectual Property rights: Unjustified Threats on Intellectual Property rights:Intellectual property rights can be extremely valuable. They protect a proprietor’s ideas, products, inventions, and for these reasons are extremely important commercially and their value…
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“Monumental Victory” for Uber Drivers in Legal Battle against Employer. “Monumental Victory” for Uber Drivers in Legal Battle against Employer.Uber is a Taxi-hailing app, which allows the passenger to call for a car using a smartphone running the Uber app. An Uber driver is…
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Is being overqualified a form of age discrimination? Is being overqualified a form of age discrimination?The recent Employment Tribunal decision of Jones v Care UK Clinical Services Ltd, ruled that if a candidate is not given a job because he/she…
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What do you do if an ex-partner breaches a Child Arrangements Order? What do you do if an ex-partner breaches a Child Arrangements Order?It can often be extremely difficult for separating couples with children to reach agreement about the care and contact arrangements for the children. In cases…
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Fixed-term contracts – On what grounds can they be renewed? Fixed-term contracts – On what grounds can they be renewed?One of the subjects that has been tackled a lot in the recent news is connected to the latest decision of the Court of Justice…
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Break Clauses: Break ups are hard Break Clauses: Break ups are hardWhat is a break clause? Break clauses are commonly inserted in commercial fixed term leases allowing the lease to be terminated early. There are three…
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Will stands despite claims of incapacity and diagnosis of dementia Will stands despite claims of incapacity and diagnosis of dementiaWhen creating a Will it is important to seek legal advice as this ensures any loose ends are tied up, as well as making sure…
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The Lifetime ISA – What is it? The Lifetime ISA – What is it?In the March Budget of this year George Osbourne announced the launch of a new savings account for people aged 18-40 to put towards buying…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors launches new office in North Walsham Clapham & Collinge Solicitors launches new office in North WalshamAfter an exciting year which has seen the 60th anniversary and re-brand of Clapham & Collinge as an independent firm of Solicitors, we are delighted…
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Clapham & Collinge continue support with Inspired Women Clapham & Collinge continue support with Inspired WomenInspired Youth is a social enterprise that aims to bring together local employers with local young people. They do this by actively encouraging discussions about…
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The Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Split: the Basics of Divorce Procedure The Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Split: the Basics of Divorce ProcedureIn recent days the news has been overwhelmed with articles reporting that Angelina Jolie has petitioned for divorce from Brad Pitt after 12 years together…