We appreciate that a number of these changes were covered in our January update, however it is vital that employers keep them in mind, as relevant policies will require updating to reflect the upcoming changes, as well as these being reflected in practice.

Welcome to our March 2024 edition, read on to find out more about upcoming changes in relation to Employment Law.

We regularly receive requests for advice on how to regain possession of a tied cottage when a statutory tenancy comes to an end, particularly in cases where the history of succession is not easily accessible.

There is nothing unusual about creating a trust within a will. A common example of this is where a person wishes to place monies in trust until a child reaches suitable maturity to receive those funds.

The Law Commission has recommended that in certain circumstances, unmarried couples should have the same inheritance rights as spouses when a partner dies without making a will.

With the current demand for social housing so high and the Universal Credit around the corner, registered providers are increasingly looking to maximise the use of their existing housing stock. This may mean reviewing the classification and occupation of properties and even taking action to recover properties that are under occupied.

Standstill agreements are commonly used in litigation.

In November 2016 Greyfriars Asset Management LLP was hit with a section 166 notice from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (section 166 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, commonly referred to as a Skilled Persons Report).

The rules of intestacy govern what happens to your estate if you die without leaving a valid will.

A grieving mother and father who lost their son to a late miscarriage and were given wrong information on where his ashes were scattered have received compensation.