Employee returning from maternity leave – making a flexible working request
Returning to work after maternity leave can be a daunting thought for a parent. Weighing…
October 7, 2022 By Ellie Hibberd
Power of Attorney: Attorney successfully prosecuted for theft
A daughter who stole her father's life savings after she was given a Power of Attorney…
October 6, 2022 By Tamara Hasson
Buyers and sellers beware of limitations, warranties and poor due diligence
A recent High Court (Cardamon v MacAlister[1]) case has awarded damages to a buyer amounting…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Court of Appeal rejects mining operator’s pre-contract documents defence
A mining operator has recently paid a heavy price in the Court of Appeal[1], after…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Mineral Exploration – how to obtain mineral rights
How can mineral operators obtain rights for mineral exploration from uncooperative landowners? There is a…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Hirachand v Hirachand – funding a claim against an estate and no win no fee agreements
The much-awaited judgment of Hirachand v Hirachand was handed down by the Court of Appeal…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Am I entitled to a share of my step-parent’s estate?
Can stepchildren make a claim against a step-parent's estate? What happens if they're not included…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
How Wills Can Be Revoked
Wills can be revoked in several ways and often this can happen without the deceased’s…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Right To Work Checks – what has changed for employers from 6 April 2022?
On 6 April 2022 the Home Office announced further updated guidance on right to work…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Tops Tips: For the Summer
For undergraduates, finishing your final exam before the summer holidays is a big relief. All…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Trainee tales – My Seat in Property Litigation
Joining Stephens Scown in 2018 my first seat was with the property litigation team. Part…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Coronavirus & Wills – recent trends in challenges to Wills and estates
Challenges to Wills and estates are on the increase - do you have a Will…
October 6, 2022 By James Burrows