Covid Inquiry Chair announces further investigations with Modules 4, 5 and 6 opening On 30th May, the Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Hallett, set out plans to open three further investigations in 2023 Elkan Abrahamson 31st May 2023
Your Bank Holiday employment rights: Can an employer make you work? With the extra demand pinned on employers when bank holidays come around, some may feel that their employees still need to work – but one of the most asked questions is ‘can I be made to work on a bank holiday?’ Hannah Dowd 26th May 2023
How Jackson Lees’ Court of Protection solicitors can help you At Jackson Lees, we have a specialist Court of Protection team who support clients who require a property and finance deputy or assistance on these types of matters. Find out how we can help you. Joanne McNally 23rd May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week: Helping legal professionals navigate anxiety A study by LawCare found that anxiety was among the top three reasons legal professionals reached out for support last year. Here our Mental Health Solicitor, Michael Davis, offers helpful tips for the legal profession. Michael Davis 16th May 2023
Is this the end of the right to protest? Following the arrests made before and during the coronation last week, Chris Topping, Director & Actions Against the Police Team Leader, asks the question: is this the end of the right to protest? Chris Topping 12th May 2023
Residential property lawyer gives verdict on Skiptons deposit free mortgage For the first time since 2008, people looking to get on the first rung of the property ladder could have a new option available to them, our expert explains. John Jones 10th May 2023
Solicitor’s warning to anyone contesting a will as High Court settles family dispute A solicitor has helped feuding family members win an approved judgment case in an unfortunate scenario. Jackson Lees’ Contentious Probate team, in Liverpool, helped settle an ongoing family feud over issues with a will. Andrew Leakey 20th April 2023
Commercial Landlords - Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Update. Are you ready? The next set of EPC regulations came into force on 1st April 2023 and it is vital that you as a Landlord, have an understanding of what these changes mean and the impact they will have. Jasmin Trafford 14th April 2023
11 FAQs for making a Will If you're unsure of whether to make a will or not, we've answered the 10 most common reasons why people don't bother... and why you should. Carly Teer 11th April 2023
Conveyancing: A day in the life As part of National Conveyancing week, we've decided to shine a spotlight on our Residential Property team. Today, we've caught up with Paralegal, Connor Simpson, to find out more about a day in the life of conveyancing. John Jones 20th March 2023
Statutory books: what are they and why do you need them? As a company director, you are required by law to keep your business’ statutory registers available for inspection, but how do you know if you’re in breach of your statutory duties? Jen Goodwin 17th March 2023
Bishop Jones meets Hillsborough families to discuss ‘intolerable’ lack of progress on his report The former Bishop of Liverpool has this week met with Hillsborough families to discuss the lack of progress on following 'The patronizing disposition of unaccountable power' report. Elkan Abrahamson 16th March 2023