‘We will lose £400k’: The cost of Tier 3 for the hospitality sector

As the hospitality sector begins to count the cost of the latest Tier 3 lockdown, we spoke to one industry figure who says his company will lose £400,000. Stuart Procter, COO of Mayfair hotel and restaurant The Stafford, said the latest blow has left his company reeling in a year he’s already had to make …

Nothing to see here: Is surveillance during litigation iniquitous conduct or a legitimate investigat…

In pop culture at least, solving mysteries has always led investigators to sail close to the wind. A friend and fellow investigator pointed out recently that in one outing Sherlock Holmes stages an accident, lies to witness, is outed as a cocaine addict, daubs himself in fake blood, and tries to steal blackmail material. Modern …

Law Commission seeks views on smart contracts

The Law Commission has today [17 December 2020] launched a call for evidence to help ensure that the technology of smart contracts can thrive in England and Wales. A smart contract is a legally binding contract in which some or all of the contractual obligations are recorded in or performed automatically by a computer program …

Tatler Expert Advice On Financial Issues Surrounding A Divorce – Tatler

As part of the Tatler SOS Experts’ Corner, we delve into the subject of divorce, one that often sees a spike in January. In fact, the first working Monday back after the Christmas break is often dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ by lawyers who typically see a surge in couples considering legal separation. Here George Williamson from …

Tatler Expert Advice On Dealing With Child Arrangements On First Christmas Divorced – Tatler

As part of the Tatler SOS Experts’ Corner, we delve into the subject of divorce, one that often sees a spike in January. In fact, the first working Monday back after the Christmas break is often dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ by lawyers who typically see a surge in couples considering legal separation. Here Joanne Edwards from …

Phones 'ringing off the hook,' family lawyers say amid an increase in couples seeking sepa…

Some London, Ont., family lawyers are seeing a spike in couples wanting to separate, a decision they say has largely to do with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families. Kristine Jackson, a family lawyer, says she has seen an increase in calls at her law firm of couples wanting to separate. “The stresses …

The Root of All Causes of Divorce: Resentment

There are so many different causes of divorce. Some of the biggies I hear are cheating, substance abuse, growing apart and not getting along. But, I believe that all causes of divorce are symptoms of a much larger “root.” What is that root? Resentment. Every single couple on earth, from the happiest to the most …

‘Controlling’ husband guilty of murdering wife over £10,000 divorce settlement

Michael Reader has been found guilty of the ‘cold, calculated’ murder of his estranged wife Marion Price (Picture: SWNS) A ‘manipulative and controlling’ husband has been found guilty of murdering his estranged wife in a drive-by shooting after he was ordered to pay her a £10,000 divorce settlement. Michael Reader, 70, blasted Marion Price, 63, …

Study Gauges Mental, Physical Toll of Divorce – WebMD

Video: Living Day-to-Day With Bipolar By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Couples going through a divorce may see their mental well-being deteriorate — especially if they are having angry exchanges and other conflicts, a new study shows. The findings are no surprise, experts …