Unexplained Wealth Orders – Right or Wrong?
- November 16, 2018
- Mike Massen
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The first target for the UK’s new anti-corruption law has been revealed. Mrs Hajiyeva from Azerbaijan risks losing her £15,000,000 home if she fails to explain the source of her wealth to the High Court. She has not been…
Top Tips for Building Contracts
- August 7, 2018
- Mike Massen
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From a complete build to a new porch whatever your building project there is going to be some measure of hassle and upset; it is the nature of the beast but careful planning and preparation can reduce the aggravation…
Damages for Loss, Stress and Inconvenience in Building Disputes
- September 15, 2017
- Mike Massen
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We are often told by prospective clients in a building dispute that as a result of the dispute they have suffered a great deal of stress and inconvenience and as such should be compensated for this by an award…
Harassment and the Law
- August 26, 2016
- Mike Massen
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Following a recent case we dealt with it is a useful exercise to review some of the law relating to harassment. What is harassment? Harassment claims are governed by the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. To be regarded as harassment…
Avoiding litigation at all costs – top tips..
- July 5, 2016
- Mike Massen
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Disputes in business are, unfortunately, inevitable for the vast majority of businesses at some point. Litigation is inherently risky, stressful and time consuming and more often than not, expensive. With the recent (further) increase in Court fees, litigation should…
Medical misfortune is a reason to miss Court, as long as it’s sufficient
- May 31, 2016
- Mike Massen
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A recent Court of Appeal decision involving a professional negligence claim against a Yorkshire based financial advisor has provided useful guidance as to the tactical considerations required of parties where one side applies to adjourn trial at the eleventh…
Cohabiting couples beware
- February 11, 2016
- Mike Massen
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Another cautionary tale has hit the press this week highlighting the disastrous consequences on not updating your will. A 69 year old grandmother is having to fight for a roof over her head after her partner of 18 years…
Seven New Year Legal Resolutions
- January 6, 2016
- Mike Massen
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So, the New Year is here and the time to trot out the same old resolutions about going to the gym, writing that novel or finally giving up smoking. How about setting some goals that you may possibly be…
Tis the season to be folly
- December 10, 2015
- Mike Massen
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For some, the company’s Christmas party is not a pleasant experience. Up and down the country mistletoe will be misused, sensible alcohol limits exceeded, pent up office politics aired and questionable dance floor moves exhibited. For employment law solicitors,…
The All-Suing Eye.
- November 17, 2015
- Mike Massen
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The recent case of ParkingEye v Beavis just goes to show that it can take a lot of time and a lot of money just to be proved wrong. Mike McDonnell of Cohen Cramer Solicitors tells it like it…