The Government has published its response to its consultation on proposed amendments to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/1693) (the "Regulations").

"I bought my house several years ago. One of the attractions was the great views.

"We have lived in the same area for 30 years. In the past 12 months low-flying planes landing on a private air field owned by a local lord has blighted our lives.

The panel discussion featured prominent external speakers I. Stephanie Boyce, current deputy Vice-President of the Law Society, Paulette Mastin, Counsel at Linklaters and President of the Black Solicitors Network ...

For someone who had never worked in an office let alone a law firm before, the start of my training contract was always going to be something of a culture shock.

Following the Queen's Speech last week we have further guidance on what the future of ground rents in residential leases will look like.

After Brexit, the automatic right for EU citizens and their families to live and work in the UK ended. Instead, EU citizens had to apply for legal permission to remain under what is known as the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

Property is one of the biggest items on the balance sheet of a charity and the pandemic has placed cost of occupation in sharp focus.

Effective trustees are vital for charities. This popular session with James Sinclair Taylor and Sukanya Ransford assist potential and current trustees to understand their legal and governance duties...

As your business develops, consider whether contracts should be put in place, and if so whether as employees or contractors.

The Supreme Court has ruled that a claimant making an allegation of discrimination at an employment tribunal must provide evidence to show they were discriminated against in the first instance.

The Supreme Court has ruled that a claimant making an allegation of discrimination at an employment tribunal must provide evidence to show they were discriminated against in the first instance.

With everything going on in the world these days and day-to-day life getting hectic again this time of year...

Experienced mediators and solicitors, Lauren Hall and Louise Connolly discuss how best to prepare for your first mediation and what to expect.

Writing in NLJ this week, John Gould, senior partner, Russell-Cooke, takes a look at misbehaviour in public office and examines the limitations of the Ministerial Code.

It is often assumed that regulation is the enemy of business and innovation. Too much regulation may add significantly to the cost of running a business, disproportionately affecting small firms,...

On 11 January 2022 the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities opened up its consultation for the latest batch of leasehold reforms to work their way through Parliament.

We are in the process of selling a flat in Dartmouth. The sale has stalled due to the fact that originally the property comprised two one-bedroom flats.

Family members are expected to hand out a record £9.8 billion to their children in 2021, according to forecasts by estate agency Savills.

My wife and I separated in December last year and are dividing assets as part of our divorce. We agreed I will transfer my half share in the family home to her so she can sell the property to pay her legal fees and purchase somewhere ...