The Consumer Rights Act 2015
With the announcement of new consumer rights legislation, we look at the impact on tangible and digital purchases and your…
Read moreNew franchises – are you taking on a trick or a treat?
How can prospective franchisees try to ensure that they avoid a franchise trick and instead find themselves a franchise treat?…
Read moreTackling discrimination in the education sector
The Education and Training 2020 Draft Joint Report prompts us to take a look at the Equality Act 2010. A draft joint…
Read moreEnforcement of Education Supervision Orders
If a child refuses to attend school the Local Authority can impose and enforce an education supervision order (ESO). Children of…
Read moreCase Study: Poppetts Day Nursery expansion
We showcase our property work for one of our clients operating in the education sector. September is the start of a…
Read moreIntellectual Property Rights and Ice Creams
It’s a truism that there’s no copyright in an idea, but did you know that a design can be register?…
Read moreDon’t get burned – get your settlement right
Pay attention to detail! A Court considers whether an exchange of emails between solicitors inadvertently constituted a settlement agreement. This case…
Read moreIHT: Additional Nil Rate Band
One of the key recent budget measures was the introduction of an additional nil rate band (ANRB). So how does…
Read moreThe Rights of Light in your Property
The sun might be shining but what happens when someone builds a wall blocking the summer rays from entering your…
Read moreParental responsibility and your child’s surname
We look at the issue of parental responsibility over the summer period and the issue of a child’s surname when travelling…
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