The Wild Walls festival is being run by Ipswich Central Business Improvement District (BID), Art Eat and The Subversiv Collective and is funded by a £100k grant from Arts...

The basic premise of a partnership is two or more people trading in business together to make a profit.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is urgently reviewing 721 paediatric cases following concerns about former surgeon Yaser Jabbar. Of 39 cases reviewed, 22 children were harmed, with 13 suffering severe injuries. The review followed a critical Royal College of Surgeons report.

Question: I keep receiving letters from my French bank regarding my late husband's accounts. He died resident in France in 2022 leaving an Australian Will. I'm not sure whether the recent changes to French inheritance...

Mrs Y was admitted for routine cataract surgery to her right eye after experiencing blurred vision for approximately six months. Surgery proceeded as normal...

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has been abandoned, but similar provisions may be included in the upcoming Employment Rights Bill, focusing on regular work hours contracts.

Question: I am selling my French house and moving back to the UK. I am wondering how to ‘cancel' my French Will as this mentions the house and some other items. I think I no longer need a French Will.

My wife and I are residents of France. We would like to gift an interest in our home to our children while retaining a right to live there.

Alex Thomson, Medical Negligence Solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a £29,000 settlement for a young man, Mr X, who unfortunately suffered the loss of a testicle due to the delayed diagnosis of testicular torsion at A&E.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld a decision dismissing a part-time worker's discrimination claim, ruling that the less favorable treatment must be solely due to part-time status to breach regulations.

Administering an estate after someone dies involves locating the will, identifying assets and liabilities, and securing assets. Personal Representatives (Executors or Administrators) must obtain a Grant of Probate, handle taxes, settle debts, and manage beneficiaries, often facing personal liability.

Labour's election victory signals major reforms in employment law, including stronger worker protections, higher minimum wage, equal pay initiatives, and enhanced union rights, led by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Businesses facing investigations from UK enforcement agencies should seek early legal advice to avoid significant mistakes. Agencies like HSE, HMRC, and local councils can investigate potential regulatory breaches. Properly handling interviews and understanding personal liability are key to minimizing risks.

The High Court's decision in Angelova v. Kershaw & Clark [2024] highlights the importance of accuracy in Will drafting. The court rectified a Will due to a clerical error that excluded the deceased's fiancée from the beneficiary class, contrary to his clear instructions. This case underscores the need for meticulous drafting and regular review of Wills to avoid costly legal disputes. Additionally, it serves as a reminder of the potential liability for Will draftspersons when errors occur...

Sepsis kills 50,000 people annually in the UK due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Early detection and awareness of symptoms are crucial to reducing fatalities and severe disabilities.

Farm sales require careful preparation to avoid delays. Key considerations include covenants, easements, third-party restrictions, tenancies, boundary discrepancies, unregistered land, and outstanding charges. Additionally, sellers must address employee retention, tax implications, wills, and potential partnership or company restructuring.

Labour's King's Speech outlines plans to enhance workers' rights through the Employment Rights Bill, including protections from unfair dismissal, flexible working, pay equity, and stronger union legislation.

One of the Labour Party's key manifesto pledges was to make sweeping changes to rights at work and to "Make Work Pay".

Nuptial agreements, including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, outline how assets should be divided in the event of divorce or dissolution. Though not legally binding, courts heavily consider these agreements following Radmacher v. Granatino [2010]. Pre-nuptial agreements are signed before marriage, while post-nuptial agreements are made after. They can protect assets, including businesses, future inheritances, and interests in complex financial structures.

The 2024 Nicholson v Hale case revolves around a dispute over a private staircase, with the key issue being whether the respondents acquired a prescriptive right of way by long-term use.