Marriage certificates in England and Wales will now include the names of both parents, rather than just the name of the father. The change comes as a new electronic system…
Both Parents Are To Be Included on Marriage Certificates
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COMMERCIAL UPDATE 43 COLIN V CUTHBERT
Marks & Spencer’s (M&S) Colin the Caterpillar cake emerged from its cocoon and chrysalis in 1990 and has now become a staple product of the company. It was so popular…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 42 GUARANTEES – WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
A guarantee is an undertaking given by one party (the guarantor) to another party, to pay the principal obligor’s debts, or to perform their obligations set out in the underlying…
Resolving Neighbour Disputes
Everyone wants to feel safe and comfortable in their home, and a dispute with a neighbour can be deeply distressing. You may feel that your right to comfort and safety…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 41 IR35 – WHERE ARE WE NOW?
You may be aware that the new IR35 regime came into force from 6 April 2021, bringing substantial new risks for staffing companies, consultancies and end hirers of Personal Service…
Has Lockdown Had an Impact on Divorce Enquiries?
The first few months of 2021 have been spent in lockdown, causing couples and families to spend increased amounts of time together. This has, in many cases, acted as a…
NEW MODEL SHARED OWNERSHIP – GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO TECHNICAL CONSULTATION – HEADLINES
On 1 April, the Government published its response to the technical consultation on New Model Shared Ownership. There is much for RPs and local planning authorities to take on board…
Are Pop-up Shops the Future for Our High Street?
The UK has had little choice but to become a nation of online shoppers during the Covid-19 pandemic, but with restrictions set to ease on 12 April and non-essential retail…
Employment Law – 5 Changes You Need To Know About in April 2021
April is always a busy month for employment law – we highlight the key changes taking place this month that employers will need to take note of: 1 April: National…
Lockdown Stage 2 – What Does It Mean for the Hospitality Sector?
With just two weeks to go until we reach Stage 2 of the Government’s provisional roadmap, many businesses will be busy preparing to reopen and capitalise as soon as they…
The Importance of Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) are important legal documents which enables individuals to act on another person’s behalf, should one become incapacitated. The…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 40 – GETTING YOUR T&C’S RIGHT
In commercial negotiations, both parties often attempt to rely on their own standard terms and conditions (“T&Cs”) as forming the basis for a contract. This to-ing and fro-ing over the…
