Divorce law reform is long overdue
22nd September 2018
CURRENTLY, the only grounds for divorce in England and Wales is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, proof of which can be made based on one of five facts: Adultery; Unreasonable...
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Supreme Court ruling shows case for divorce law reform, says expert
29th July 2018
Mrs Owens, 68, wanted the court to grant her a divorce from her husband of 40 years. However, the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected the appeal, meaning she must remain...
Lawyers commit to become dementia-friendly champions
28th July 2018
Amy Wallhead, one of the firm's private client law specialists, is organising the training. Amy is a Dementia Friends Champion who regularly volunteers her time to hold Dementia Friends sessions for...
Bank holidays: Contract terms are paramount in relation to employee holiday rights
28th April 2018
By law, employees are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' annual leave, equivalent to 28 days' leave per year for employees working a five-day week. The 28 days can include bank holidays, of which...
Pregnancy, maternity and the dos and don’ts at interview
24th February 2018
REGIONAL law firm Howes Percival is warning employers that it is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee on the grounds of sex or pregnancy and that asking questions about whether or...
A year of landmark employment changes: Act now, lawyer urges employers
14th January 2018
POTENTIALLY this year could be a landmark year for employment law. The ‘gig economy' and the status of workers will remain a key topic with high-profile cases in the courts and the government...
Take a zero tolerance approach to workplace bullying and harassment, advises lawyer
11th November 2017
High-profile cases include the suspension of Radio 5 Live presenter George Riley by the BBC following accusations of sexual harassment; the Football Association penalised for failure to properly...
Flout immigration law and severe penalties loom large, employers warned
25th February 2017
WE ARE MOVING into an era of uncertainty with Britain’s ‘Brexit’ from the European Union which will have a specific impact on the legal niche of business immigration...
Striking a balance between education and family life
4th February 2017
OFTEN, it is significantly cheaper for families to holiday during term time and for many lower income families, having to holiday outside of term time can mean holidaying at all is impossible. In...
Immigration Act: a call to action for employers
4th June 2016
Designed to improve the ability of prosecutors to pursue criminal sanctions against individuals and businesses that do not comply with immigration policy, the Act is a timely reminder to local firms...
Law firm strikes gold with Commonwealth games partnership
8th October 2015
The firm will provide specialist legal advice to Team England including on sponsorship and membership agreements, sports law, property and employment law matters. The partnership was confirmed at...
Litigation head celebrates as she is named Solicitor of the Year
7th October 2015
Sarah is head of litigation at Franklins Solicitors, working across the Milton Keynes and Northampton offices, and received her accolade at the society’s annual awards ceremony. “I was...
When personality clashes rock the boat
27th September 2015
FROM TIME to time, employers may face situations where their business is being significantly disrupted by employees who do not get along. Tackling this issue can be difficult. It is...
A key development’ in law firm’s expansion plans
24th June 2015
Cartwright King and Oxfordshire solicitors Macnab Clarke are merging as part of Cartwright King’s continued expansion drive. The deal, which takes effect from July 1, sees Cartwright King...
Law firm concludes series of deals
25th May 2015
The corporate team in the firm’s Milton Keynes office has advised on a string of deals since the beginning of the year. This includes advising Lloyd’s Register on their acquisition of...
