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Coronavirus: The growing insurance war

A leading disputes lawyer believes a “growing insurance war” could last longer than the Covid-19 crisis which has sparked it. Several small businesses across the UK have voiced their anger around being denied insurance pay-outs despite believing they were specifically covered against the global pandemic.

Discrimination by association

Unfortunately, as a result of COVID-19, many employees are finding that they are unable to work due to workplace closures and an inability to work from home.

Flurry of Inheritance Act 1975 cases

There has been a flurry of Inheritance Act 1975 cases in the last few weeks, most recently the case of Re H where an adult child claimant was successful despite her being estranged from her father and having had no financial assistance from him for a number of years prior to his death, and he had left his estate to his elderly and disabled spouse.

Unfair prejudice petitions

Unfair Prejudice Petitions arise under Section 994 of the Companies Act. The key to Unfair Prejudice Petitions is understanding two core elements.

Using a caveat to prevent a grant of probate

A caveat is a notice to request someone to suspend a specific action. In estate administration, it is used to prevent a grant of representation (grant of probate or a grant of letters of administration - depending on whether there or not there is a will) being obtained in a deceased person’s estate.

Changes are coming in UK immigration – what do you need to know and do?

The Points Based System that has governed employer sponsorship of overseas nationals for 12 years is undergoing its biggest overhaul to date.

Recognising 175 acts of kindness in the community

Fish Plus has been chosen as the first winner of Leamington-based Wright Hassall’s 175 acts of kindness initiative, which aims to recognise 175 acts of kindness in the community throughout 2021.

Covid-19 – reflections one year on

It is hard to believe that the first national lockdown happened one year ago today. I never imagined that we would all still be working from home.

2021 Wright Hassall Regency 10K

More than 1,000 runners lined up for the 18th annual Wright Hassall Leamington Regency 10k Run after it had to be cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

Domestic context not required for successful proprietary estoppel claim

In Howe v Gossop, a couple lost their appeal against a proprietary estoppel claim brought by their neighbours over some land that they believed had been transferred to them by way of an oral agreement.