Latest Legal News
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An employers legal responsibilities to protect staff from sexual harassment
Big companies are forced to tighten up their policies on sexual harassment. As an employer, do you think you are…
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English is not my first language and I’ve had an accident at work
English is not my first language and I’ve had an accident at work. I want to do something about it,…
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Is your land still unregistered at HM Land Registry?
Since the 1st of December 1990 all land and property in England & Wales has been subject to compulsory registration…
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Legal guide to domestic abuse: What is a Non-Molestation Order?
A Non-Molestation order is an injunction obtained through the Family Court. More commonly known as a restrainging order, it provides…
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Legal guide to child maintenance, if you are a millionaire
The Barclays “Prosperity Index” estimates that 1 in 67 UK adults is a millionaire. The population of Nottinghamshire is approximately…
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Legal guide to divorce, if you are a millionaire
There are about 2,800,000 millionaires in the UK, which is 5.4% of the total UK population. And in 2021, there…
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Divorce and Your Pension
Divorce and Your Pension If you are separating or divorcing from your spouse, and either have a pension you want…
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Learn to manage employees with Mental Health issues
Recent statistics show that 1 in 6 employees suffer from Mental Health problems which impact small to medium businesses with…
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Is my job at risk when making a personal injury claim against my employer?
You’ve had an accident at work and sustained an injury as a result. It is most likely that you will…
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Property Investment Outlook for 2023
If you are a property investor, it is great news to know that the balance in the property market is…
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When ‘Happy New Year’ isn’t ‘Happily Ever After’
Why do people get divorced in January? Many people aim to change things in their life after the New Year…
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Divorcing at Christmas – tips from your friendly local solicitor
Christmas is renowned for being a stressful time, and for many married couples, it can be the final straw –…
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Beware when hiring boats while on holiday
Boating holidays provide an excellent way of experiencing the UK’s network of inland waterways and the vast majority of the…
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Part-time music teacher wins landmark case in the Supreme Court on holiday pay calculations for ‘part-year’ workers
Hopkins Solicitors on 20th of July 2022, saw a landmark judgment in favour of their music teacher client, Mrs Lesley…
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Free domestic abuse legal clinic in Eastwood
Women who have experienced Domestic Abuse will have the chance to sit down with legal experts for free and discover…
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Return your meal – it just might save you a trip to A&E
Refusing a meal served at a restaurant isn’t always because they didn’t bring you the right dish or cook it…
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I was in a car accident with minor injuries – how much will I get?
What road traffic accident laws changed in May of 2021? From 31/05/2021 onwards, if you were involved in a road…
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What if you can’t find someone’s Will? Is there a national database I can search?
We always tell our clients that the legally binding version of their Will (the original signed copy) should be kept…
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Legal Guide: Accidents on Holiday
If you are like most Brits, you’ve been waiting for what feels like years now to get away this summer…
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Legal Guide: Business debt collection
Q: What should I do if I have overdue invoices due to my business? The most important aspect of debt…
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How to make a claim for minor injuries in a road traffic accident
The law has changed for any drivers or passengers, involved in road traffic collisions, wanting to claim for minor injuries…
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No Fault Divorce is here – The blame game is finally over!
On the 6th of April 2022, new legislation comes into effect regarding “no fault” divorces in England and Wales. This…
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Did you know if you are a Key Worker you could get 30-50% off your first home?
The government’s First Homes Scheme allows a first time buyer to potentially get a 30-50% discount on their purchase price,…
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Declaration of Parentage
A Declaration of Parentage declares whether a named individual is the legal parent of another person under English law. It…