What is Statutory Sick Pay and How Could it Change in 2025?
We all get sick from time to time – it’s just part of life. Whether you’re sniffling with a cold or dealing with something more…
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What is the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place? What is the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place?A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document whereby the person making it (the ‘donor’) appoints someone (their ‘attorney’) to make decisions on their…
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What do you need to consider before your Will appointment? What do you need to consider before your Will appointment?At Clapham & Collinge, we have an expert team who are able to provide the necessary support and advice to help tailor your Will to…
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Increase in the Statutory Legacy – what should you know? Increase in the Statutory Legacy – what should you know?On 26th July 2023 the Statutory Legacy upon intestacy was increased to £322,000. This is important information for anyone who is yet to write a…
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What is a mediator and how could a mediator benefit you? What is a mediator and how could a mediator benefit you?Mediation is a valuable alternative to civil proceedings or trial and provides an opportunity for parties in a dispute to come together, communicate, and work…
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Jamie Pearson promoted to Practice Director Jamie Pearson promoted to Practice DirectorWe are excited to share that Jamie Pearson has been promoted to Practice Director. Jamie joined us over 8 years ago as our IT Manager,…
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Building Safety Act 2022 – what are my rights as a resident? Building Safety Act 2022 – what are my rights as a resident?Primarily introduced in the wake of safety concerns and as a response to the 2017 Grenfell tower tragedy, the Building Safety Act 2022 aims to…
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Clapham & Collinge announce participation in the Grand Norwich Duck Race 2023. Clapham & Collinge announce participation in the Grand Norwich Duck Race 2023.Last, Clapham & Collinge revealed their ‘quacking’ entry to the Grand Norwich Duck Race, which will take place on Sunday 24th September, in aid of…
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Pet-Nuptials? Dog custody becomes more prevalent in divorces. Pet-Nuptials? Dog custody becomes more prevalent in divorces.Recent figures produced show that about 10% of couples who own a dog together but then break up agree on shared custody. TV star Anthony…
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What are your rights if your package holiday gets cancelled? What are your rights if your package holiday gets cancelled?With the surge of holidaymakers being stuck in chaotic queues at airports and the increase of flight delays and cancellations across airlines following staff shortages…
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What are your rights as a cohabitee? What are your rights as a cohabitee?What is cohabiting? The legal definition of cohabitation is a loving arrangement whereby a couple, who is not married or in a civil partnership, live…
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Why is it important to have a professionally drafted tenancy agreement? Why is it important to have a professionally drafted tenancy agreement?If you intend to rent property as a landlord or a tenant, it is crucial to have a professionally drafted agreement, which should be prepared…
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Cost of clinical negligence claims increases again. Cost of clinical negligence claims increases again.According to NHS Resolution, the organisation which deals with clinical negligence claims on behalf of the NHS, the cost of settling claims increased in the…