Without prejudice offers in legal proceedings in the UK The case of Rush and Tomkins v GLC (1989) defined a without prejudice offer as being an offer to settle by one party to another, which despite its nature and relation to the case cannot be used as an admissible evidence in the case. The concept …
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Divorce can be a tricky – and expensive – experience, and adding children into the mix only makes the process more stressful. With more than 48,000 divorces recorded in 2015, and just under half of those involving children, Divorce Answered’s Rachael Scharrer says it’s important people know what they’re getting in to. The Sydney-based mother explained …
Probate charges are to be overhauled, with some estates set to be charged up to £20,000. Following a year-long consultation with law firms, professional bodies, the Senior Judiciary and members of the public, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that it intends to replace the current flat fee for applications for a grant of probate …
Share Tweet Pin Share Tumble Combined comments & shares on social media What is with all the Hollywood custody disputes lately? From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Robin Thicke and Paula Patton, it seems everyone is not only getting divorced but having difficulty making custody decisions. Kate Hudson is now joining the madness via …
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Who? Liz Ward, principal at Virtuoso Legal, Leeds and London. Why is she in the news? Successfully represented US software company Argos Systems in a trademark infringement case brought by UK retailer Argos. The case centred on the ‘ARGOS’ trademark – belonging to the retailer. The retailer raised the complaint after potential customers accidentally went …
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The government is to challenge the employment tribunal’s decision that transitional pension arrangements for 210 judges amount to unlawful age discrimination, the Gazette has learned. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has received a notice of appeal in relation to The Lord Chancellor and Ministry of Justice v Ms V McCloud & Others and Mr N Mostyn …
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With Brexit at the forefront of the national agenda, Coram, the country’s first children’s charity, is calling on the government to take pro-active steps to advance the rights of children now and in the future. Concerned that discussions so far have focused on the economic, trade and legal impacts of leaving the EU and the …
A city trader who made millions in “eye-watering” bonuses is fighting for a “fair” divorce settlement – after her ex walked away with nearly half the £7million fortune she earned. Millionaire Julie Sharp was married to ex-husband Robin for four years after they set up home together in 2007. When they met, both were already …
But what is this? You go to see a family lawyer, and they say that if you have already separated, you must transfer assets between you within the next month (ie by 5 April 2017) if you are to continue to be treated as a married couple by HMRC, and be able to transfer assets …
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INSIDE the luxurious villa Richard Keys rents in the Qatari capital Doha, there is a Union Jack flag, a red telephone box – and a large model of the Titanic. A gift from the former Sky Sports host’s long-suffering wife Julia, the replica of the doomed ship is now a metaphor for their marriage. Inside …