Latest Legal News
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Hopkins win local Customer Service of the Year award!
On November 23rd the best of local Mansfield and Ashfield businesses gathered at the Mansfield Civic Centre to celebrate their…
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Consumer Rights Act 2015 – Is your business compliant?
2 years on and it’s probably true to say that the Consumer Rights Act 2015, whilst meant to be a…
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In a divorce you are no longer guaranteed 50% equal shares of your assets
When couples Divorce, they are free to reach their own agreement as to how their assets should be divided. This…
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Top Tips if you are in an auto accident
As nightfall draws earlier please stay alert and drive safe this autumn. The four weeks in November, compared to the…
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Legal Update: Employment Tribunal fees have been abolished
Summer 2017 saw the Supreme Court ruling that the fees previously required by employees to open a tribunal claim against…
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YOUR Legal Guide to making a Clinical Negligence Claim
Have you ever wondered when substandard care is classified as Clinical Negligence? If you or a loved one has fallen…
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Cycle Accident Guide – What you need to know
People usually have a very clear knowledge of what happens if they have a bump in their car – getting…
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What is Domestic Abuse and what are the warning signs?
Domestic Abuse – What is it and Are there any warning signs? Domestic abuse is more common than we realise,…
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Are you leasing a commercial property?
If you are a tenant taking a lease of a commercial property generally it will be the tenant’s responsibility under…
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Selling a Commercial Property at Auction
If you are planning to sell a commercial property at auction you need to think about the following prior to…
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Do I need to pay VAT if I’m leasing a property for my business?
We often get asked about VAT on commercial properties. Commercial properties are exempt from VAT however this exemption can be…
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Deal sees two long-standing local law firms plan together for future success
Two leading local law firms, Fidler & Pepper Solicitors and Hopkins Solicitors, have announced a combined business deal that will…
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Buying a home?
17.5% of all complaints that Legal Ombudsman handle are conveyancing related. Whether this is your first home or you are…
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Recently Engaged?
A step-by-step guide on Pre-Marriage Agreements & advice on how to approach this sensitive subject. Whether you are a first…
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Business Deal Between Two Local Firms
Deal sees two long-standing local law firms plan together for future success Two leading local law firms, Fidler & Pepper…
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What you need to know: Death and your digital assets
Over 52% of the UK population, according to a recent YouGov survey, have left no arrangements for anyone to access…
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Stay Informed: Inheritance Tax Law Changes
In April 2017 the inheritance tax laws are changing again, and even the HMRC admits it adds an extra layer…
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Buying Land from the Crown
In some situations, land can become ownerless (known as ‘bona vacantia’ or subject to “escheat”). This could be where a…
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Buying a New Car? Are you insured?
That exciting moment when you see the car of your dreams. You know it’s the one and you just have…
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9 out of 10 GP practices struggle to find cover as the shortage gets worse
Almost nine out of ten GP practices in England are struggling to find locum doctors to cover staffing gaps, and…
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Employment Law Update – Spring 2016
National Minimum and Living Wage From 1st April 2016, the new National Living Wage applies to workers aged 25 and…
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Employment Law Update – Spring
Employment Law Update – Spring National Minimum and Living Wage From 1st April 2016, the new National Living Wage applies…
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Employment law update – January 2016
Zero Hour Contracts From 11th January 2016, protection has been introduced for zero hour contract workers under to provide that:…
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Separating When Unmarried
Less people than ever before are choosing to get married, which is good news for the divorce courts, at least…