Legal Blog

Data Protection Update: Accountability Toolkit for 2020 and Time Limits for Subject Access Requests

by Philomena Price | Nov 26, 2019 |

The General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR] introduced an accountability principle so data controllers are required to handle personal data appropriately and effectively and are able to show this through their practices and procedures.

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Important Reminders on Investigations in Misconduct Dismissals

by Philomena Price | Nov 26, 2019 |

An adequate investigation is a key part of a misconduct dismissal for it to be fair.

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5 Key Information Points on Lasting Power of Attorney

by Paula Tedder | Nov 26, 2019 |

Our very own Paula Tedder was a guest speaker on Radio Oxford over the weekend (24/11/19), discussing the topic of lasting power of attorney (LPA).

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Civil partnerships for all

Civil Partnerships for All?

by Patrick Mulcare | Nov 15, 2019 |

As a result of one of Parliament’s final acts before it was dissolved for the General Election, mixed-sex couples will be able to enter into Civil Partnerships from 31 December 2019. At the time of writing, Civil Partnerships are reserved exclusively for same-sex couples.

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Is it misconduct for an employee to make covert recordings at work?

by Philomena Price | Oct 21, 2019 |

In the recent EAT case of Phoenix House v Stockman it was found it was generally misconduct for employees to make covert recordings at work except in the most pressing of circumstances.

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The “blue-pencil test”: Post-Termination Restrictions

by Carol Shaw | Oct 21, 2019 |

In the case of Tillman v Egon Zehnder [2019] UKSC 32, the Supreme Court has clarified the law surrounding severance of restrictive covenants in employment contracts including Post-Termination Restrictions.

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Government scraps controversial fee hike

by Lucy Gordon | Oct 15, 2019 | Wills & Probate

The government’s recent u-turn on a rise in probate fees is undoubtedly good news for anybody who will be responsible for administering the estate of a deceased family member or friend.

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Living wills and lasting powers of attorney

What powers to make gifts does my attorney have?

by Lucy Gordon | Oct 10, 2019 | Wills & Probate

A group of recent test cases have brought attorney’s powers to make gifts on behalf of the donor in to the spotlight. Attorneys have powers to make gifts on behalf of the donor but only in certain circumstances.

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Repayment of loans from a relative when they die

by Lucy Gordon | Aug 28, 2019 |

Family and friends often make loans to each other to provide financial assistance when they need it. If the lender dies prior to the repayment of the debt and the paper trail is not transparent this can create a difficult situation.

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