Month: August 2014
Police officers win age discrimination claim
Several police officers have won age discrimination claims after being forced to retire early. The five police forces responsible could now have to pay out millions of pounds in compensation. Test cases were brought on behalf of 250 officers. They lost their jobs under regulation A19, which al....
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Court corrects costly error in family trust document
An extended family have been able to rectify a trust document which would have prevented them benefiting in the way intended when the settlement was first drawn up. The case involved a farming business. The shares were originally held by a husband and wife team in the 1970s. The couple put a n....
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Levy exemption for self-build homes comes into effect
The government has made it easier for people to build their own homes by cutting the Community Infrastructure Levy on self-built accommodation. Property developers have to pay a levy to local councils to help with the cost of the infrastructure needed to support the development. Some local cou....
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Delays over powers of attorney causing stress for families
Delays in the process of setting up lasting powers of attorney (LPA) are causing considerable stress and expense for thousands of families, according to a report in the Times newspaper. An LPA is a legal arrangement that enables you to authorise someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf ....
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New salary limit set for Help to Buy mortgages
The government has announced a change to the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme amid concerns over rising house prices. New loans granted under the scheme must now be less than 4.5 times the borrower’s income. In a separate move, the Bank of England has told mortgage lenders that only 15%....
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Divorcees can’t shield assets in companies
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling that divorcing husbands cannot protect their assets by signing them over to companies – a practice described as 'a cheat’s charter’ by some lawyers – in a case involving a high-profile couple, Michael and Yasmin Prest. The Supreme Court ha....
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Awards for faith in younger generation
In the space of two months, Attwaters Jameson Hill has been presented with two important regional awards in recognition of efforts to provide job openings and career development for the younger generation. In the space of two months, Attwaters Jameson Hill has been presented with two important re....
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Divorces may be set to rise as economy recovers
The divorce rate may be set to rise as the recession ends and the economy recovers, according to a survey of family lawyers. The divorce rate may be set to rise as the recession ends and the economy recovers, according to a survey of family lawyers. The survey, carried out by accountancy f....
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Woman ‘cannot share’ ex-husband’s fortune 20 years after separation
The Court of Appeal has rejected a woman’s claim that she is entitled to half the fortune her ex-husband amassed in the 20 years after they separated. The Court of Appeal has rejected a woman’s claim that she is entitled to half the fortune her ex-husband amassed in the 20 years after the....
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Accolades follow our merger
Following last year’s merger of Jameson & Hill and Attwaters, our expanded firm has just had its important Law Society 'Lexcel’ service quality accreditation renewed and also gained exceptional praise in the latest editions of two prestigious professional directories, The Legal 500 and Chamb....
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First time buyers struggle to buy a home
A recent article in the Harlow Star outlines the difficulty that first time buyers are facing in Harlow and the East of England. The research was carried out by Shelter Read more:Â http://www.harlowstar.co.uk/News/Harlow-news/Harlows-first-time-buyers-could-struggle-to-buy-home-according-to-Shelt....
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Wife loses appeal over clean break divorce settlement
A wife who wanted to receive periodic payments from her husband as part of a divorce settlement has lost her appeal against a court’s decision that there should be a clean break instead. A wife who wanted to receive periodic payments from her husband as part of a divorce settlement has lost her....
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Landlord of unlicensed HMO has penalties reduced
A landlord has won his appeal against the level of penalties imposed on him for operating an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). A landlord has won his appeal against the level of penalties imposed on him for operating an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The case arose....
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Council must compensate homeowner for tree root damage
A decision that a council should compensate a homeowner for subsidence damage caused by tree roots has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. A decision that a council should compensate a homeowner for subsidence damage caused by tree roots has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. The case involve....
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Pre-nups could become legally binding under new law
Marital agreements including pre-nups and post-nups could become legally binding without the need for court approval under a proposed new law. At present, such agreements are not legally binding although there has been a growing trend for courts to uphold them unless they are unfair to one ....
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Councils handed £4m to tackle rogue landlords
Councils have been given £4m to help tackle the problem of rogue landlords. The funds will be used to target landlords that force their tenants to live in squalid or overcrowded properties, and to penalise those that do not keep their properties maintained to the necessary standards. Councils ha....
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Come & Discover Some New Year’s Profit Resolutions…
Only 3% Of Companies Have A Profit Improvement Strategy That Works. Is Your Company One Of The 3%? Only 3% Of Companies Have A Profit Improvement Strategy That Works. Â Is Your Company One Of The 3%? One of the quickest ways to generate bottom line profit is to reduce your fixed/variable....
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Divorcing husband sentenced to jail for withholding information
A businessman has been sentenced to four months in prison after failing to disclose financial information during his divorce proceedings. The high profile case involved former model Alisa Thiry and her second husband, Didier Thiry, a Belgian businessman and property developer. Their divorce in....
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Super Lawyer
Congratulations go to Joyti Henchie, head of the family team at Attwaters Jameson Hill who has once again been selected for the 2014 Super Lawyers list. The list recognises solicitors who have achieved excellence in the practice of law. No more than five percent of the lawyers in London are sele....
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Success at the Hertfordshire Business Awards
Attwaters Jameson Hill brought it home at the Hertfordshire Business Awards and won the Supporting Young People category. Attwaters Jameson Hill brought it home at the Hertfordshire Business Awards and won the Supporting Young People category. The judges commented not only on the firm's outsta....
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