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As the cold weather drops and frost and snow are forecasted this week here’s a timely reminder to be safe on the roads. Driving in the winter is different to...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/clear-the-frost-to-help-avoid-a-road-traffic-accident/
The Supreme Court made an important decision* on wills and inheritance last month. The decision gives some comfort to those making wills that their wishes will be usually be respected...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/comfort-for-those-making-wills/
Our Commercial Property Lawyers act for clients in a wide variety of business acquisitions and it is important that your VAT position has been considered before embarking on your new...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/commercial-property-vat-and-option-to-tax/
Find out more about our commercial team, the work we do, where we're based and what our clients think of us… Also in this issue of Insight Why Making...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/commercial-video/
Pearson Solicitors Commercial Litigation team recently acted in a dispute between a Land Agent and a national home builder. Summary by litigation solicitor, Nicola Laurie. We recently acted on behalf...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/commercial_litigation_breach_of_contract_case_study/
We acted recently for a business that had a series of company cars, one of which was involved in a speeding incident. The notice to prosecute came in the post...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/company-car-in-speeding-allegation/
A 101-year-old woman who lived independently died only weeks after being admitted to a care home and fracturing her hip after a fall from her bed. The elderly woman’s granddaughter...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/compensation_awarded_for_care_home_neglect/
With the news that mortality rates are rising at Tameside Hospital, Specialist Medical Negligence solicitor, Kenneth Lees, says he is concerned that avoidable hospital deaths are becoming commonplace. Mr Lees...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/concerns-as-mortality-rates-rise-in-tameside-hospital/
“You’ve got nothing in writing!” “There’s no contract!” “I didn’t sign a contract!” There is a common misunderstanding that contracts must be in writing and signed by all parties to...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/contracts-dont-have-to-be-in-writing-to-be-binding/
As the Coronavirus spreads across the UK there is increasing economic uncertainty. As with previous health crises we think that financial markets will overcome in the long term. The...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/coronavirus-market-context-investment-economy-financial/
If a formal court claim is made against you, you must take prompt action by acknowledging service and serving your defence. If you don’t do this within the strict court...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/court-deadlines-are-strict/
In a recent seminar held jointly between Pearson Solicitors and Chartered Surveyors, Breakey & Nuttall, Commercial Leases, CRAR and Top Tips for Landlords were just some of the topics covered by...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/crar-and-top-tips-for-landlords-were-covered-by-the-speakers/
A LOCAL lawyer is aiming to raise money for charity in a gruelling cycle race around the Olympic time trial route in London. Michael Pitt, Partner at Oldham firm Pearson...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/cycle-charity-challenge-is-an-olympic-effort-for-local-lawyer/
Now that British Summer Time has officially ended with the clocks going back last week it brings darker evenings. As we all adjust to the evenings drawing in and the...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/darker-nights-danger-for-road-safety/
As we reach December, many will be hoping for a good rest at Christmas and a fresh start in 2018. But for some, it’s been a difficult trading year –...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/debt-problems-break-the-ice-talk-and-sort/
There have in recent months been several reported family law cases relating to media coverage and restrictions on disclosure of information in family proceedings. Media coverage is certainly a highly...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/disclosure_of_information_in_family_proceedings_cases_involving_/
If expensive fees are keeping you away from dispute resolution in the courts, consider the alternatives. Court fees have risen but there are other dispute resolution options that businesses can use...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/dispute-resolution-neednt-mean-the-expense-of-going-to-court/
Parties with a dispute often regard seeking advice from a solicitor as a last resort – an uncomfortable and expensive step that could complicate the dispute. But those who put...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/dispute-resolution-the-benefit-of-early-legal-advice/
How Much Money Do I Need In Retirement and Is My Pension Enough? Final Salary, a guaranteed retirement income, pensionable salary scheme, and golden handshake for the golden years –...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/dont-file-it-away-make-the-most-of-your-annual-pension-statement/
A drink after work or with friends, texting to say you’re home late from a shopping trip or driving the morning after a big party – as we approach the...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/drink-driving-drugs-and-mobile-phones-do-you-know-the-law/
In a recent court decision, the court considered whether two businesses had agreed to a change in their contract terms in email correspondence. The court found that they had –...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/email-exchanges-can-result-in-a-binding-contract/
“The widely reported case of Wyatt v Vince has undoubtedly caused consternation amongst lawyers and some already divorced people”, says Daniel Prince, divorce lawyer at Pearson Solicitors. “But the case...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/exspouse-can-claim-after-23-years-of-divorce/
Pearson Solicitors client receives £000s in wrongly paid care home fees A family from Royton, Oldham who spent thousands of pounds on care home fees for their father have recently...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/family_receives_compensation_for_wrongly_paid_care_home_fees/
A farmer has successfully claimed compensation after a local council pumped floodwater onto his land to save a Yorkshire village from flooding. The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (‘tribunal’) decided that...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/farmer-entitled-to-compensation-after-land-flooded/
The Court of Protection has recently ruled that an unidentified mother of six with an IQ of 70 should be sterilised for her own safety as further pregnancy would be...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/forced-sterilisation-could-raise-more-questions/
The government has launched a consultation into making the home buying process cheaper, faster and less stressful for those involved. Government consultation During the consultation process, the government wants to hear...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/government-acts-to-improve-home-buying-process/
The Government is looking into the current process for issuing money claims in the County Court. In particular, it wants to review the circumstances in which County Court Judgments (CCJs)...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/government-addresses-unfairness-in-county-court-judgment-process/
It is election time when politicians try to convince the people of the UK they will be better off under their respective administrations. Central to the debate however will be...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/how-elections-affect-your-finances/
As temperatures rise on the approach to summer, the same can be true of tensions between neighbours, especially where boundaries are concerned. Christopher Burke, head of dispute & litigation at...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/how-to-avoid-the-fallout-of-boundary-disputes-this-summer/
The Law Society has responded to the Government’s proposals on how to improve the home buying process. In its formal response, which is broadly supportive of the proposals, The Law Society has...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/how-to-make-home-buying-and-selling-cheaper/
The government has announced that nearly a fifth of all courts and tribunals in England and Wales are to close. The list includes local courts in Oldham and Tameside. 91 courts...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/insight-local-courts-included-in-the-governments-closure-plans/
Flood Re – a new flood insurance scheme for private homeowners A new government scheme has been set up to provide affordable flood insurance to private homeowners with homes built...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/insurance-cover-relief-for-owners-of-flood-risk-properties/
The Chancellor’s promise to introduce the cap on care home fees a year earlier, in 2016, will make no difference for many people who will still have to sell their...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/introduction_of_new_care_fees_cap/
The government updates most of the employment pay and compensation rates on an annual basis. Here’s a summary of the current key rates. New rates have been proposed which will be applicable from...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/key-employment-and-employment-compensation-pay-rates/
With Christmas just around the corner, we tend to think about our loved ones and what we would like to give them. Christmas shopping can be a difficult task as...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/making-a-will-does-have-many-benefits-for-you-and-your-family/
Volunteering always plays a key part in our communities so without fundraising events, charities many community activities would probably never happen. Whilst we have been in lockdown many people have...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/marking-volunteers-week-at-oldham-law-firm/
A recent Pearson Solicitors medical negligence case involved a young man who suffered an injury to his wrist whilst playing football. An x-ray was done but misinterpreted showing no fracture. However,...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/medica_negligence_csae_nhs_missed_fracture_scaphoid/
Deed of Variation Used To Divide Ownership Of The Family Home Private Client Solicitor Sarah Finnigan of Pearson Solicitors comments on the Milliband tax avoidance story. “Notwithstanding the unpopularity politicians...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/milliband-in-trouble-re-inheritance-tax-liability/
New Recruits at Pearson Solicitors to tackle Housing Market Buoyancy At Start of 2016 The first week of 2016 has been a busy one for estate agents and for our...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/more-houses-less-landlords-who-knows-what-the-future-will-bring/
Moving house comes at the top of the most stressful things to do in life, according to a recent poll, ahead of divorce and starting a new job. Based on...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/moving-house-does-not-have-to-stress-you-out/
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