New no fault divorce laws coming into effect next month are long-awaited and welcome, but they do not go far enough, argues Claire Porter, family lawyer at Cheshire-based SAS Daniels LLP. No-fault divorce laws come into force on the 6th of April and allow for a divorce without either party … [Read more...]
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Cheshire family lawyer warns virtual hearings could jeopardise authority of legal system
The shift to remote hearings in family courts could undermine the authority of the UK legal system, warns Claire Porter, a family lawyer from Cheshire firm, SAS Daniels. Although legal practitioners felt fairness and justice had been achieved most or all of the time, 83% of clients had concerns … [Read more...]
Property search firm reveals hidden risks to homebuyers in Cheshire
Local property search firm, X-Press Legal Services Cheshire and Greater Manchester is revealing the risks that you should look out for when buying a property in the region. Before a buyer commits to buying a property by exchanging contracts, they need to know as much as possible about it- … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Need to make redundancies? Do it properly
Employment lawyer Charlie Wood from Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels has issued a stern warning to local business owners that the Employment Tribunal could come down hard on them if they fail to follow the correct procedure when making staff redundant. With the recent ending of furlough, forecasters … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Poole Alcock’s Eve Lakin explains the new Data Sharing Code
Eve Lakin (pictured), from Cheshire's Poole Alcock Solicitors, explains the new Data Sharing Code proposed by the ICO, what it means for businesses and how to prepare for its implementation. Late in 2020 the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) put before the Secretary of State the new Data … [Read more...]
Expert physio leading the way to recovery
Jeff Ross, founder and owner of Harris & Ross, says we don’t have to be going for massive, impressive exercise challenges as we navigate Covid. Just getting out and about, moving more, will help enormously. He spoke to Marketing WAM members this week… Mental health and physical health are … [Read more...]
Fabric-IT shares definitive guide Microsoft 365
With many businesses rapidly adopting cloud-based computing this year to accommodate home working, Ed Wright, Technical Director at Macclesfield based Fabric-IT, shares his definitive guide to Microsoft 365, one of the most popular choices for business. The modern workplace is evolving at … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to ensure you content is accessible to all
Molly Watt (pictured), consultant from Macclesfield-based User Experience and design agency, Sigma, explains tools and techniques to make content and information shared more inclusive and accessible. Studies show that 55% of the UK public access the news online. In light of the current … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Your rights in Business Sale and Purchase Agreement claims
Anna Barnes (pictured), Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, outlines the potential rights and remedies in relation to Business Sale and Purchase disputes and claims. Business owners and directors are busier now more than ever due to the time-consuming effects … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Does an employee need 2 Years’ Service to claim for Unfair Dismissal?
Charlie Wood, Employment Law & HR Solicitor at Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels explains the circumstances where an employee with a tenure of less than two years can claim unfair dismissal. Most employers are aware that if an employee is dismissed with two or more years’ service, the employee … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Making an inheritance claim when insufficient provisions have been made
Dispute Resolution Associate Solicitor, Nicola Moulds, at Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, discusses how you can make an inheritance claim if you believe insufficient provisions has been made for you. Losing a loved one is always difficult, whether it was expected or not. That heartache can be … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The Consumer Rights Act 2015 – what businesses need to know
Solicitor Carly Borne (pictured), from the dispute resolution team at Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, shares her guide for businesses to understand their responsibilities to consumers, as set out in the Consumer Rights Act 2015. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 offers protection to consumers when … [Read more...]