News
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Charity Race Night a galloping success
At the end of February, Emsleys held a Charity Race Night in support of its Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support. The evening was a huge success, raising over £650! The simulated race night saw guests bet on various horse… Read More
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Charities’ success on appeal: Ilott v Mitson – the final hearing
The Supreme Court yesterday handed down their judgement in the long running inheritance dispute Ilott v. Mitson. The case has been widely reported in the press, but by way of summary, the case was as follows: Mrs… Read More
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Save the date: Emsleys’ Charity Race Night
On Friday 24th February, Emsleys’ Charity Committee is hosting a simulated race night in support of the company’s Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support. Doors open at 7pm, with the first race starting at 7.30pm.… Read More
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Social injustice: Reforms to the soft tissue injury (whiplash) claims process
Our response to the Government’s consultation on the soft tissue injury (whiplash) claims process and the reforms proposed were finalised and despatched at the beginning of January. All those involved in personal injury… Read More
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Caren Sharp – Court of Appeal
The costs provisions in relation to pre-action disclosure applications are hardly the most exciting topics of legal discussion. For the uninitiated, a pre-action disclosure application in personal injury work is launched when a prospective… Read More
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2016 – A fantastic year of volunteering and CSR at Emsleys
2016 saw a whole host of diverse volunteering and CSR activities undertaken by staff at Emsleys Solicitors and Emsleys Estate Agents. Emsleys can proudly announce that it raised over £4,000 for charity, supporting organisations including… Read More
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Disability Discrimination and Cancer
In a recent survey* from Macmillan Cancer Support, 18% of those surveyed suffering from cancer complained of facing discrimination from employers or colleagues on returning to work. This is disturbing when the overwhelming majority (85%)… Read More
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Increase in the National Minimum Wage announced
From 01 April 2017 the new minimums are as follows: Age Hourly Rate 25 and over £7.50 (up from £7.20) 21 – 24 £7.05 (up from £6.95)… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors’ Personal Injury department goes from strength to strength
Emsleys Solicitors has expanded its personal injury team with three new appointments, following yet another successful year for the department. Solicitor John Hutchings joins the team with over 13 years’ serious injury experience,… Read More
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‘DIY’ Lasting Powers of Attorney – why take the risk?
Emsleys Solicitors’ Helen Gott warns about the risks of creating a ‘DIY’ Lasting Power of Attorney, following the launch of Solicitors for the Elderly’s campaign on 15 November. In November, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) launched a… Read More
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Workers and the “gig economy”
For those businesses involved in the “gig economy” (which seeks to marry technology with individuals looking to sell their services as self-employed freelancers) an interesting Employment Tribunal case has hit the headlines involving Uber… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors welcomes a raft of new starters as it celebrates excellence in client service
Emsleys Solicitors welcomes three new team members in wills & probate and family law. Solicitor Joanne Gibson joins the wills team; bringing 7 years’ specialist experience in wills, powers of attorney, Court of Protection and… Read More