2/14/2025 2:58:57 PM TUPE transfers: I object! Yes, but why? By Hannah Bollard Lots of TUPE transfers are smooth sailing and for staff, there is no difference to their lives, other than a different logo on the top of...
1/27/2025 1:02:12 PM The writing is on the wall… isn’t it? By Hannah Bollard There is an underperforming employee. They have been given lots of support and offers of training over the years. You’ve given them...
12/27/2024 9:18:10 AM What can satisfy an 'intention to return'? By Rebecca Sembuuze It has long been established that when a tenant is not occupying their home but has an intention to return, they may retain their...
7/4/2024 8:47:24 AM A few immigration tweaks – too few to mention? I think not… By Hazel Findlay The politicians might have downed tools and joined the campaign trail, however, for Home Office staff, it has been more like business as...
6/14/2024 4:57:34 PM Surrendering a joint tenancy - revisited By Rebecca Sembuuze In a previous blog post last year, we looked at a possession case issued by Westminster City Council where there had been a joint...
6/12/2024 2:43:03 PM Calling 'time' on Domestic Violence: World Cup linked to increase in domestic violence - How to help someone you think may be at risk By Kadie Bennett Whilst admittedly I am not a huge football fan, I can appreciate the passion, excitement and unity the World Cup brings every four years....
5/28/2024 9:47:21 AM Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) ordered in one of the first reported cases - Welcome to the new normal By Kadie Bennett In one of the first reported cases, Financial Remedy proceedings have been stayed and Non-Court Dispute Resolution has been ordered...
4/5/2024 11:35:43 AM How much? Court fees set to rise By Kadie Bennett Following a consultation period, 172 court fees are set to rise, with the change being effected by a statutory instrument in summer 2024....
3/27/2024 10:09:39 AM Who keeps the engagement ring after separation? By Kadie Bennett There are different answers depending on when the separation occurred and whether there were any conditions placed upon the gift when...
3/18/2024 9:20:59 AM Wake me up before you pho-to? The use of photographic evidence in cases of sleeping on duty By Jackie Morris The Rochdale by-election made the news recently, with the Labour Party withdrawing support for candidate Azhar Ali following comments...
2/12/2024 2:10:40 PM No changes are to be made to English language requirements in care worker visas By Jackie Morris I wrote recently about a Coroner’s case that involved the death of an elderly resident in a care home. In that case, the Coroner made...
1/31/2024 12:09:50 PM Private investigators - do they have a role in family proceedings? By Kadie Bennett Using a private investigator should be an exception rather than the rule. This article I read gives food for thought about the...