Warner Goodman Solicitors banner
Services
People
News and Events
Other
Blogs

Public Right of Way Claims - What are they, and can I prevent them?

Helen Porter
  • Posted
  • Author

As a landowner, you may have heard of the term 'public right of way' and wondered what it means. A public right of way is an area of land open to the public for passage, such as a path or roadway. In some cases, this right of way may be...

Law Case Review: URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 772

  • Posted

Significant judgment on the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Defective Premise Act 1972.  URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 772 In a previous article, we spoke about some of the changes the Building Safety Act 2022...

What do the new types of family leave mean for employers?

Employment Team
  • Posted
  • Author

The Government has recently introduced two new types of family leave, which introduces the statutory entitlement to neonatal care leave and carer’s leave. To date, employees have not had any statutory entitlement to either of these types of leave. ...

Garden Alterations and Neighbour Disputes - How do I resolve Summer conflicts?

Helen Porter
  • Posted
  • Author

With the arrival of summer, many residents take to their gardens to enjoy the warm weather and make alterations to enhance their outdoor spaces. However, such garden alterations can sometimes lead to disputes between neighbours, causing tension and...

Will A.I be the cause of tensions between employer and employees?

Employment Team
  • Posted
  • Author

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has expressed alarm over the rise in workplace surveillance. Recently, Royal Mail employees contested how their shifts' work was recorded using portable devices to track deliveries. Some Amazon employees in Coventry also...

What is Equity Release, and is it suitable for me?

Kiri Saunders-Brown
  • Posted
  • Author

What is Equity Release?  If you have paid off most or all of your existing mortgage or are mortgage-free, equity release may be an option worth considering. It allows you to borrow against the value of your home in the form of a loan, where funds...

Confiscation of £174,000 due to Illegal Shisha Cafe Reinforces the Importance of Landlord Responsibility

Helen Porter
  • Posted
  • Author

A Shisha cafe based in Manchester breached a planning enforcement notice, forcing its landlord, T&M Property Investments Limited, to pay back £174,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.  The Dubai Cafe caught the attention of...

How do I handle a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)?

Employment Team
  • Posted
  • Author

Under UK GDPR, an individual can make a subject access request using any available method, including: Verbally in person; Over the phone; In a written letter; Via your website; Via email; or Via social media. There is no formal way to make a...

What Happens When a Parent Breaches a Court Order?

Anastasia Said
  • Posted
  • Author

When a court makes an order, it becomes legally binding and must be followed by all parties involved. Unfortunately, there are instances where one parent may disregard or breach a court order, causing frustration and potential harm to the child and the...

What is Public Law Outline (PLO)?

Stacey Robertson
  • Posted
  • Author

A Public Law Outline (PLO) is a serious matter that can be highly concerning for parents. Stacey Robertson in our Family team explains everything you need to know about PLO and why seeking professional advice can help achieve a positive outcome for all...

Where is the line between bullying and banter in the workplace?

Employment Team
  • Posted
  • Author

Bullying can occur at any time throughout life including filtering into workplaces which can result in an unpleasant and toxic work environment. Although there is no legal definition of bullying, ACAS have described bullying as “unwanted behaviour from...