Coronavirus
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A deathbed gift, or donation mortis causa, is an alternative way in which a person can dispose of their estate, as opposed to a valid Will or the intestacy rules....
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First and foremost, your mother should decide whether she has the Covid-19 vaccine. This is her decision to make. She should be given as much support as possible to make...
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As the UK waits for the Coronavirus vaccine rollout to gather pace, cases are rising and the country is entering a period of lockdown restrictions similar to those seen in...
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We appreciate that the Covid-19 pandemic is causing significant issues to our clients, both on the contractor and developer side. Below we set out some of the common issues. Force...
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It is no secret that the courts are struggling to clear the backlog of commercial cases which have built up as a result of the coronavirus, or that this backlog...
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HM Treasury has confirmed that statutory and contractual notice periods will not be covered by the furlough scheme from 1 December 2020. The first set of amended CJRS guidance was...
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Like all businesses, Ashtons Legal has had to adapt to new ways of working because of the impact of COVID. One of these is taking part in hearings ‘virtually’ or...
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To add support to The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal, Ashtons Legal have changed the logo to incorporate a Poppy. We hope you like it. With England in a...
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With the coronavirus still disrupting supply chains and causing financial difficulties, it is unsurprising that some trading partners are unable to meet their contractual obligations to provide goods, services, or...
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The International Stress Management Association (ISMA UK) recognises International Stress Awareness Week each year in November. This year’s theme is Managing Stress and Mental Health Issues in the Age of...
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Further to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) being announced on 24 September 2020, we are pleased to confirm that it has been announced today (22 October 2020) that the Government...
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When you work in partnership with someone, you need to trust them implicitly. You also need a shared vision, a common business plan, and clarity over your respective roles and...
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