Tesco has lost its appeal seeking to overturn a ruling that it had infringed Lidl’s trademark relating to its ubiquitous yellow circle design upon a blue square background. The action started in 2020 following Tesco’s use of a similar design to...
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The final hurdle preventing a Class Action being brought against Apple in the UK, was successfully jumped on the 12th March. The Competition Appeal Tribunal approved the revised Litigation Funding deal under which noted consumer champion Justin Gutmann...
Family Law never stands still 2024 is unlikely to be any different as a number of important statutory changes will be seen, allied with a Law Commission Report landing in September. The Carers Leave Act 2024, coming into force this Spring will enable...
Despite ever expanding aspects being are conducted on-line, it is often the case that we have not really given thought to our own digital legacy when we die. Many elements of our lives including Social Media, on-line banking, savings, photographs, music,...
If you have had cause to visit any central or east Kent Hospitals last year, you may have bumped into our advert and associated content in the ‘ League of Friends Magazine ’ freely distributed to patients, their family, friends and visitors...
Insolvency experts at PwC believe that around 30,000 businesses will become insolvent in 2024. The hardest areas to be hit are likely to be in the hospitality, transportation, manufacturing and storage sectors. No business is free from risk, with even blue...
The recent ITV series Mr Bates vs The Post Office has drawn to the Public’s attention the fact that over 900 postmasters were wrongly criminally convicted of theft and false accounting as a consequence of the accounting defects within the...
Buying a new home is exciting, however the reverse is often true when selling a property. It takes roughly 2-3 months to sell, so apply these tips to attract potential buyers. 1. First Impressions are Essential It is important to ensure that the front of...
One of the questions we are most frequently asked by home movers is, how long does conveyancing take? We take a look at the process and the amount of time it might take until you can complete your sale or purchase. If you would like to move quickly, it is...
An Act making provision about the enforcement of child support maintenance and other maintenance received Royal Assent on 20 July becoming law. It seeks to up-date the 1991 Child Support Act and 2008 Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act, by...
This new Act makes provision about an employee’s entitlement to unpaid leave should they have caring responsibilities. The Act received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023 The Act introduces a statutory entitlement to grant employees, who are providing or...
Property transactions of any form are a huge milestone, but moving house is often especially exciting. One of the most asked questions that clients are keen to know is exactly how long does it take to move house? There is no way to calculate the exact...
Buying a new home is an exciting prospect, however, the reverse is often true for selling a property. Selling your house can feel like a daunting task, and for good reason. The average home takes roughly 2-3 months to sell and can be an incredibly complex...
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one party to another. It's an essential step in any property transaction, and many homeowners are keen to know how much it contributes to the cost of buying a house. ...
Why you should consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney. If you have had cause to visit any central or east Kent Hospitals recently, you may have bumped into our advert and associated content in the ‘ League of Friends Magazine’ 2023- 2024...
Introduction It is becoming increasingly popular to buy property or land for development purposes at auction, as savvy buyers believe they may be able to secure property, or land at a price with real value for money. According to information supplied by...
The way property development projects are managed depends on the agreements made between the landowner and developer. These agreements demand considerable care and attention not just in the negotiation but also in the drafting. There are different types of...
When a commercial tenant’s lease expires complex legal issues can be created for the Landlord if the Tenant remains in occupation. To avoid these issues the Landlord should take the correct steps leading up to the expiry date to protect itself. ...
I have been a litigation lawyer for many years and for the past 6, or 7 I have had to grapple with the complexities of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (‘SEND’) Law after my autistic children were diagnosed as such. From the very...
Firstly solicitors don’t bite and we are human (well most of us are!), I appreciate that visiting a solicitor can be a daunting prospect but we are very much here to help you so please do not be nervous. This guide highlights some of the things that...
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