Why is Marks & Spencer suing Aldi over a caterpillar cake?
Have you heard about this legal action or seen a few funny memes on your social media feeds about Colin and Cuthbert? All this social media frenzy has come from pretty serious legal action; here we will explain everything: The trademarks and legal action Many of us are familiar with the iconic Colin the Caterpillar…
Job Opportunity: Telephonist
A Telephonist is required for a well-established, friendly and supportive North East based law firm. Applications are invited from telephonists with experience of working with multiple lines for our multi-site law firm. Salary to be discussed at interview. Education / Qualifications Essential Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential This is a fantastic opportunity for…
New laws coming into effect in April 2021
With every new tax year, there are always new laws, financial rules and changes that will affect individuals and businesses. New legislation is set to bring new changes and laws
The Surrogates: Is surrogacy legal in the UK?
Have you watched the latest BBC documentary The Surrogates about the world of surrogacy in the UK? The documentary explores the highs and lows of surrogacy through the lives of five women and the future parents. If you have watched the documentary you might have been wondering about the laws surrounding surrogacy. The legal aspect of surrogacy…
Lasting Powers of Attorney: The awkward conversation
We don’t like to think about getting older and what that may mean for our physical or mental health. We certainly don’t like to think that one day we may not have the capacity to be able to deal with our finances and our health needs and having the conversation with our loved ones can…
When is the deadline for the Stamp Duty Land Tax?
The temporary holiday for the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for residential properties was extended last week for a further three months. The extension was confirmed by the government last week, and these extra three months will allow for many transactions that are already in the pipeline to be finalised. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the housing…
Job Opportunity: Childcare Fee Earner Solicitor/Legal Executive
Solicitor required for a specialist family law team within a well-established North East firm in the Peterlee/Sunderland area. You will be either a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive and have previous experience in Family Law. Experience within the area of Child Protection is desired but not essential. Opportunities for training development are available. It is desirable…
What is conservatorship and what is the #FreeBritney movement?
Whether you are a fan of Britney Spears or not, you probably have heard about the #FreeBritney movement that has been trending over the past few weeks. The #FreeBritney campaign started in 2009 due to the restrictions of her legal conservatorship arrangement, and the singer has been living under complex legal arrangements since then. The lengthy legal dispute has…
UK Pension Scheme Bill becomes law
The UK’s Pension Scheme Bill was granted royal assent and became law last week on Thursday the 11th of February 2020, with the government describing it as ‘’the biggest shake-up of UK pensions for decades.’’ The Act will bring in some major changes to pension schemes, including boosting the powers of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) with…
Job Opportunity: Private Family Secretary
DMA Law are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary at their Darlington office to support their resident Solicitor in their Private Family Department. Ideally, they should have experience as follows: Preferable but not essential as training will be given: Responsibilities will include: Ideally, the candidate should have a minimum of two years’ experience as a…