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Tesco and Lidl in logo battle in High Court
Supermarkets Tesco and Lidl are set to take a trademark dispute to the High Court. Lidl has claimed that Tesco’s Clubcard Prices logo is too similar to its own trademarked logo. In a pre-trial hearing, Lidl accused Tesco of “seeking deliberately to ride on the coat-tails of Lidl’s reputation as a discounter” in order to […]
Read moreRight to Buy scheme to be reintroduced
PM Boris Johnson has outlined plans to help revive home ownership across England, which include allowing benefits to cover mortgage payments and the relaunch of the Right to Buy scheme. Following its introduction in the 1980s, the Right to Buy Scheme has enabled c. 4.5 million social tenants to buy their homes, but numbers fell […]
Read moreIncreasing number of over 70s risk large IHT bills
Since 2002, the number of over 70s cohabiting with their partners rather than marrying or entering into civil partnership has risen by 288% (from 45,066 people to 175,028 people) , which, consequently, could be putting their homes at risk. Experts have reported an increase in advising unmarried couples over the age of 65 that their […]
Read moreVouchers for mediation to be introduced
Thousands of people going through a divorce or involved in a civil dispute will be entitled to £500 in mediation vouchers to help end courtroom battles. An additional £5.4m will be allocated by the government to pay for vouchers to help resolve family disputes and avoid long and expensive court cases. The funding follows a […]
Read morePlatinum Jubilee Opening Hours
We’re off to enjoy the Jubilee celebrations! Our offices will therefore be closed on both Thursday 2 June and Friday 3 June. We’ll be back as normal on Monday 6 June at 9am . Find out more about the wide range of legal services we provide. More latest news and industry insights.
Read more44% rise in menopause discrimination cases in UK
Employment tribunals involving menopause have risen 44% in 2021, according to research by Menopause Experts Group, which provides menopausal education services and information to help women. According to the data, 23 cases referenced the menopause in 2021, compared to 16 the previous year. Cases mentioning the word ‘menopause’ (but not solely involving it) also increased […]
Read moreHelp to Buy scheme to close six months early
The Help to Buy scheme will close for applications at the end of October, six months earlier than planned. The final applications for loans will be accepted in October and processed over the following five months. The government believes these time frames will allow sufficient time for customers to legally complete the purchase of their […]
Read morePaper channel to remain under LPA modernisation plan
A paper process for lasting powers of attorney will remain under the government’s modernisation plans following industry concerns about the potential impact of the proposed all-digital service. The modernisation of LPAs came into question last year in an attempt to increase safeguards, and improve the process of making and registering an LPA for donors, attorneys […]
Read moreBoomers neglecting to set up LPA
A study carried out by investment platform and financial adviser, Quilter, has shown that less than a third of baby boomers have registered a Lasting Power of Attorney. According to their research, only 29% of people aged between 58 and 76 have taken out one, with numbers significantly impacted by Covid. That is despite half of […]
Read moreWe are pleased to support Dementia Awareness Week 2022
Dementia Action Week is Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest and longest running awareness campaign. It’s not called getting old, it’s called getting ill This year, Dementia Action Week runs from 16-22 May 2022. The theme is diagnosis. Get more support and information about a diagnosis at www.alzheimers.org.uk or call 0333 150 3456.
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