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How can you avoid falling victim to payment fraud when buying or selling?
When you’re buying or selling your home, one of the last things you will probably think about is the possibility of your hard saved money being “stolen”. But with “authorised push payment fraud”… Read More
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Three new personal injury appointments at the “go-to firm”
Emsleys Solicitors is building on the success and growth of 2017 with three new appointments to its established personal injury team. Solicitor Natalie Mousavi specialises in employer liability and public liability claims for… Read More
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National Cohabitation Awareness Week: What are my rights if I live with someone?
This week, 5th to the 9th March 2018, is National Cohabitation Awareness Week. So, we hear you ask, what are your rights if you live with a partner but aren’t married? 17% of all families are in 'living with' relationships and… Read More
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Emsleys’ charity race night victory
Emsleys’ popular charity race night was a roaring success last month, with over £740 raised for local charity St Gemma’s Hospice. The simulated race night saw guests place their bets, with horses such as ‘Tea & Toast’, ‘Disney… Read More
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Tom Daley’s baby news: What is the law on surrogacy for same sex couples in England?
On Valentine’s Day, British diver Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black announced their pregnancy using a surrogate mother. Daley has commented how far behind the law is in England on surrogacy in comparison with some… Read More
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Emsleys raises £3,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Emsleys Solicitors has raised £3,500 for its 2016/17 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support. The firm’s charity committee threw themselves into various fundraising activities, including monthly dress down days, a race night… Read More
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Can I get a ‘quick’ divorce?
Recently, tabloids have asserted celebrities have obtained divorces in six seconds, while TV documentaries have suggested those with marriages breaking down should book into a divorce hotel to sort out their divorce in 48 hours. Is this… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors appoints new Director
Emsleys Solicitors has appointed personal injury solicitor John Hutchings as a director. John has 14 years' experience and is an expert in employer’s liability claims and in high value cases relating to brain and… Read More
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: Who should you appoint to look after your affairs?
For lots of our clients, having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place provides the peace of mind that if they need assistance in the future in looking after their finances or making healthcare decisions, other people have… Read More
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Autumn Budget 2017 and the property industry
Last week, the Chancellor presented the Autumn Budget 2017 to Parliament – but what does this mean for the property industry? From 22 November 2017, stamp duty land tax (abbreviated to SDLT) has been abolished for first-time buyers… Read More
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Christmas Contact Arrangements: What should the arrangements be for your children when you separate?
When you separate, it is important to discuss plans for Christmas early with your ex-partner, in terms of where your children are going to spend Christmas Day and the festive period. If you can’t resolve Christmas contact arrangements for… Read More
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Throwback Thursday: Andrew Greenwood’s Legal Hour
Last week, director Andrew Greenwood joined presenter Richard Stead on BBC Radio Leeds for Legal Hour, answering listeners’ various legal enquiries. Q: A friend bought a quad bike from me under the pretext of awaiting a… Read More