Occupational Diseases and PPE
The Health and Safety at Work Act has now been in place for over 45 years and requires employers to protect employees from risk in the workplace as part of ...
22 September 2020
What is the meaning of mental capacity
Mental capacity Mental capacity is normally defined by a person’s ability to make decisions for themselves, at the time a decision needs to be made. Mental incapacity, where a person is ...
16 September 2020
The Christie Charity Donations
Russell & Russell Donate Over £47,000 for The Christie Charity As part of continued commitment to our local communities, Russell & Russell are proud to be supporters of The Christie Charity ...
14 September 2020
Stamp duty holiday to help property market
Stamp Duty HolidayChancellor Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons in a special statement at lunchtime on 8 July that the new measures, which temporarily increases the ‘nil rate’ band ...
8 September 2020
New Lasting Powers of Attorney Portal Set to Improve Service
The MOJ and Office of the Public Guardian has confirmed that as of 17th July 2020, a new online service has been launched which improves the management of Lasting Powers ...
24 August 2020
Injury Prevention Week
APIL INJURY PREVENTION WEEK - 17-21 AUGUST 2020It is injury prevention week and this year APIL are focusing on Pedestrian safety after research found worrying gaps in road safety knowledge ...
18 August 2020
Including Pets in Your Will
As nation of animal lovers we often forget what would become of our pets should anything happen to us. Many people are unware they can provide for their animals in ...
7 April 2020
Ensure Your Health and Welfare With a Power of Attorney
The issue of care and welfare is gaining more and more coverage in the media. It’s not surprising really as there are more of us living well in to old ...
23 March 2020
Personal Injury Solicitors: Do I Need One and How Do I Choose One?
When making a claim for a personal injury, you may not think it’s necessary to appoint a solicitor to act on your behalf and there’s certainly no legal requirement for ...
16 March 2020
Intestacy Law Change
The amount of money people automatically leave to their next of kin if they die intestate has changed.Those who pass away without having made a Will are allowed to leave ...
2 March 2020
Gifting Property and Paying Care Fees
Many people are confused about the effect transferring property has on care bills. Having a home you can draw funds from allows you the benefit of choosing how comfortable you ...
24 February 2020
Changes to Bail and Release Under Investigation Rules
The government is set to introduce radical changes to bail conditions for crime suspects in England and Wales.Proposals set out by the Home Secretary, Priti Patel will see bail terms ...
17 February 2020
Time Running Out for Road Traffic Accident Claims
New laws being brought in by the government are set to change the way people can claim compensation for road traffic accidents.Changes to what have become known as the whiplash ...
10 February 2020
Child Maintenance for Unmarried High Earners
PippaTudor, a family lawyer at Russell & Russell Solicitors, who acts on behalf of high net worth clients, explains about financial claims by unmarried parents for the benefit of their ...
3 February 2020
Days of divorce blame game numbered
Attempts to introduce no fault divorces have taken a step closer.The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which is regarded as the biggest shake up of the family law system in ...
27 January 2020