Latest Legal News
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Covid-19 & Debt Recovery: A guide for Businesses
In light of the current situation we are facing due to the outbreak of Covid-19, it has never been more…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Leases: A Guide for Landlords
Who takes the COVID-19 hit under a commercial lease, the Landlord or the Tenant and is there anything that Landlords…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Leases: A guide for commercial tenants
Who takes the COVID-19 hit under a commercial lease, the Landlord or the Tenant and is there anything that Landlords…
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Covid-19 & Self-Employed: Guidance on the support scheme
The Chancellor has now confirmed that the Government will be supporting the Self-Employed, but how will this work and what…
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Covid-19 & Moving home: Guidance on conveyancing transactions already in progress
Given the situation in the UK with regard to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), we urge parties involved in home…
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Covid-19 & Eviction: A Guide for tenants, landlords & home owners
The Government has introduced a number of measures to protect renters and home owners during the Coronavirus pandemic to ensure…
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Covid-19 & Family Courts: remote hearings
There’s been a flurry of new guidance in response to the pandemic and many of our clients are asking what…
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Covid-19 Lockdown: Domestic abuse is likely to increase – but help is available!
The outbreak of Covid-19 has primarily affected the economy, our National Health Service and caused societal instability. The Prime Minister’s…
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Covid-19 & Business Owners: Guidance on the Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for those…
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Covid-19 & compliance with Family Court Child Arrangement Orders
How to talk to your child about Covid19: “Provide facts about what has happened, explain what is going on now…
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Medical negligence: We are all human, mistakes happen, but they’re not your fault
Since that momentous moment in July 1948 when the National Health Service (NHS) began, it has been there for millions…
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What expenses can you include in a personal injury or medical negligence claim?
Keeping track of your costs and lost time is important, it is also important to assess the impact your injury…
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: How to Plan Ahead?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) enables people to protect their interests when they no longer have the capacity to…
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Hopkins successful Court of Appeal employment case
Part-time music teacher wins landmark Court of Appeal case confirming the method of calculating holiday pay for ‘part-year’ workers Music…
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My son was bitten by our neighbour’s dog and it will scar. Can I file a dog bite claim?
Yes, you can. If they are under 18 years old you can act as a litigation friend on their behalf…
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New year, new contract: Are you renewing your commercial lease?
A new year can often act as a prompt for businesses of all sizes to review procedures, processes and contracts…
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Medical negligence: Mistakes can happen, but they’re not your fault
The National Health Service (NHS) recently turned 70 years old – a fantastic achievement. Since that momentous moment in July…
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Ho, Ho, Hopkins Solicitors supports local celebrations this Christmas
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and everybody is talking about the latest ad from John…
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Getting off to the right start: Safeguard your business when taking on new staff
The days of the employment process being a one-way street in favour of the employer are long gone. There is…
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Two local long-standing law firms join together, securing a stronger & brighter future
Two leading local law firms, Hopkins Solicitors and Marchants Solicitors, have announced a business deal that will help both firms…
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Are you or a loved one suffering from domestic abuse?
Domestic Abuse – What is it and Are there any warning signs? Domestic abuse is more common than we realise,…
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Chad Business Awards Winners
Hopkins Takes Home Three Chad Business Awards The Chad Business Awards took place last night at the John Fretwell Sporting…
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How car accident claims can affect your insurance premiums
The world of insurance premiums is a strange one, especially it seems motor insurance. Premiums are based on lots of…
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The risks of living with your unmarried partner without a co-habitation agreement
Over 269,000 unmarried couples in the East Midlands are at risk of losing everything if the relationship breaks down A…