January 30, 2012
New compensation rates will apply from 1 February 2012:
January 27, 2012
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy (“AST”) that was granted before 28 February 1997 had to be for a minimum fixed term of 6 months. However, with an AST created on or after 28 February 1997 there is no requirement that the AST has to be for a minimum term.
January 06, 2012
Leading law firm Spratt Endicott has announced the launch of its Family Mediation service this month, after solicitor Patrick Mulcare completing his training with Resolution as a Family Mediator.
December 20, 2011
The festive season is almost upon us and this month we have decided to treat you to a Christmas quiz (employment law related of course!).
As the questions are not too taxing we expect correct answers from all. Entries will be placed in a (Santa) hat and the chosen entry will receive a bottle of Champagne to enjoy. Entries should be submitted by e-mail to jward@se-law.co.uk.
December 19, 2011
On 28 July 2010 Dyson lost a claim against Vax that Dyson’s design of its DC02 vacuum cleaner had been infringed by Vax’s Mach Zen C-91MZ cleaner. A year later, Dyson’s appeal of this decision threw up some interesting comments from the Court of Appeal on registered designs.
December 19, 2011
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy (“AST”) is brought to an end by surrender when the landlord and the tenant both agree that the tenant should yield up the remaining term to the landlord. If the AST is a joint tenancy all of the joint tenants must agree to the surrender. The surrender may be express or by operation of law.
December 15, 2011
Spratt Endicott is proud to announce the launch of its Family Mediation service. Patrick Mulcare, a solicitor in our Family Law Department, has successfully completed his training with Resolution (formerly the Solicitors’ Family Law Association) to become a Family Mediator and he now offers mediation as an option to couples who need to address difficulties in their relationships.
December 14, 2011
We all know that current times are tough. Taking measures to protect your business have never been more important. In addition to cost control and cash flow management, you may wish protect your business by putting in place effective and properly incorporated retention of title provisions.
December 14, 2011
The answer to this question lies in another question, namely does the termination infringe the anti-deprivation principle?
November 30, 2011
Under any assured shorthold tenancy (“the AST”) the Housing Act 1988 (“the Act”) gives a landlord a right to possession of his/her property against any assured shorthold tenant after the expiry of the fixed term and after the expiry of a notice requiring possession served upon the tenant pursuant to the relevant provisions of section 21 of the Act (Section 21 Notice”).