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Divorce and Your Finances - 5 Important Considerations

Ellie Jones, Partner in our Family Law Team in Lincoln specialises in financial remedies following relationship breakdown. Here, she outlines some of the key money matters you should be aware of if you are thinking of divorce...

Beginning To Lift The Ban On Residential Evictions

As explained in our previous blogs on this issue, there have been significant changes to the way in which landlords can obtain possession of residential properties in England. These changes were introduced to provide protection from eviction to tenants, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lessons from Covid-19 – Terms & Conditions

We have all learnt a lot over the last year or so, whether it be how effective working from home can be (for some), or how a whole business can pivot to take on new opportunities. In my main work area of commercial contracts, there have been a number of key points that the pandemic has brought to the fore:

Policies on mandatory vaccinations– are they permissible?

With the COVID-19 vaccination programme in full swing and the end of restrictions in sight, it is time for employers to consider how they can ensure employees feel safe enough to return to the workplace, and how they can ensure the continued health and safety of those returning employees.

Notices and Residential Possession Proceedings - where are we now?

22 Mar 2021
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The coronavirus pandemic led to significant changes in relation to the way in which possession of residential properties can be gained in England. The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 26 March 2020 and sought to protect tenants from eviction by extending the notice periods under the Housing Act 1988.

Business Interruption Insurance – recent Supreme Court decision means that you may be covered!

Many business owners who took out business interruption insurance would, quite reasonably, expect that closures arising from Covid-19 would qualify for coverage. They will no doubt have been disappointed (to say the least) to receive a negative response from their insurer when the first lockdown occurred in March 2020.