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Below are the online versions of our Newsletters and publications, available in PDF file format.

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Planning Law and Policy

Legal newsletter including articles on the Community Infrastructure Levy, Permitted Development Rights, Ag tags and a planning policy update

February 2019
The Review - Time’s up for our outdated cohabitation laws November 2018
Regulatory Review

Legal newsletter including articles on director's duties, GDPR, food safety, H&S sentencing guidelines & motoring offences

November 2018
Employment Law Update

Legal newsletter including articles on TUPE, whistleblowing, harassment, vicarious liability & discrimination

November 2018
New Law Journal - Mind The GDPR (5) October 2018
Education Focus Summer 2018 July 2018
Charity Law Update July 2018
New Law Journal Update - Mind the GDPR (4) May 2018
Charity Law Update May 2018
New Law Journal Update - Mind the GDPR (3) April 2018
Education Focus March 2018
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Below are some of Rollits' most recent legal articles.

These pages provide direct links to the website profiles of the article authors where appropriate.

Villages, Hamlets and Estate Agents’ windows

When is a village not a village? And when is a window a ‘window display’?

February 2019
Settling workplace disputes - “the NDA”

The use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of alleged sexual and/or racial harassments in the workplace.

February 2019
Are you hoping for a Valentine’s Day proposal?

If you do get engaged on Valentine’s Day you might want to think about the legal and financial implications of getting married

February 2019
Reforming water regulation: the Government consults

Latest consultation introduces proposals to improve long-term planning for water resources and drainage

February 2019
Is Age Discrimination on the rise?

Age discrimination occurs when an employee is treated less favourably because of their age

February 2019
The Chief Planning Officer writes …

Integrating the latest changes to Appropriate Assessments and a new prize for community supported design

February 2019
Reform of Residential Lease Extension Rules and Procedure Set for 2019

Law Commission publishes proposals for reform of residential lease extensions for flats and houses to promote transparency and fairness

January 2019
Water Infrastructure: new definitions amend the Planning Act 2008

Latest consultation on the new National Policy Statement published last November

January 2019
The 10 day Notice of Appointment Moratorium: When does the bell toll?

When does the 10 day moratorium expire following an NOI procedure?

January 2019
When is an annexe not an annexe? The Planning Inspectorate considers.

Recent case revisits when an annexe is not an annexe (or at least, not a separate planning unit)

January 2019
A hole lot of trouble - Nestlé takes action against vape brands

A reminder that registered marks can be protected against unauthorised third party use, even outside the classes for which they are registered

January 2019
CIL consultation

Further reforms to developer contributions: a new consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy

January 2019
Happy New Year - did you have a good Christmas?

A surge of couples seeking a divorce is not unusual after the strain of the Christmas holidays.

January 2019
Can planning achieve more development AND more biodiversity?

Achieving more development AND more biodiversity? The government consults.

December 2018
Ground (f) Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 December 2018
Draft NPS for water resources infrastructure published

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs publishes further consultation

December 2018
Flavour of the month

Hard cheese for soft cheese maker with CJEU ruling

December 2018
Criminal Prosecution by the ICO

First prosecution under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 by the Information Commissioner’s Office

December 2018
Is there such a thing as a good divorce?

Rollits are proud to support Resolution’s campaign for no-fault divorce.

November 2018
Smart cities and integrated transport

… time for planning to step up to the challenge?

November 2018
Lease v licence?

It’s not always about what it says on the tin when it comes to lease v licence!

November 2018
Fracking. Is early community engagement the answer? November 2018
Putting the ‘beautiful’ back into planning? November 2018
Love Our Colleges. I do ... October 2018
The potential effect of Brexit on the UK property market October 2018
A level playing field? October 2018
How will the Brexit divorce affect my split? October 2018
Marital Agreements September 2018
Directors in the dock September 2018
Breaking news: changes to rules governing enforcing SPOs September 2018
Landmark decision by Supreme Court September 2018
Sexism and discrimination in the workplace August 2018
New Statutory law to Protect Trade Secrets August 2018
Save the date! But there is no such thing as a common law marriage August 2018
Why finalising a Financial Agreement as a Court Order is always worthwhile August 2018
Landlords beware - Section 21 path permanently closed following irremediable error July 2018
Mr and Mrs Owens’s divorce - what’s it all about? July 2018
New National Planning Policy Framework Published July 2018
Mills v Mills July 2018
Institute of Directors calls for extra policing of Directors July 2018
Incapacity Crisis: action needs to be taken! July 2018
Sweet Sole Music June 2018
The Registration Gap June 2018
A Landlord’s Unreasonable Refusal to Grant Consent May 2018
Changes to Permitted Developments Rights for Agricultural Buildings May 2018
Workplace Stress May 2018
Commercial Tenant's compensation for loss of leasehold premises May 2018
Holiday at the right time? May 2018
Workplace Sexual Harassment April 2018
Could you be entitled to a refund? March 2018
The final G-round March 2018
Termination of Commercial Contracts - Take Notice! March 2018
Oxfam Scandal February 2018
General Data Protection Regulation Countdown - 3 months to go February 2018
Restrictive covenants February 2018
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Below are some of Rollits' most recent media releases.

These pages provide direct links to the website profiles of the lawyers mentioned in relation to each release where appropriate.

RTPI recognition for planning lawyer Libby

Professional recognition from the Royal Town Planning Institute for Libby Clarkson

February 2019
Rollits Celebrate Charitable Milestone with Dove House Hospice

Rollits support local Hull charity Dove House with £2660 raised from charitable activities in 2018

February 2019
Absolutely Cultured welcomes a new partner November 2018
Rollits adds newly qualified solicitor to its dispute resolution team November 2018
Rollits rank highly in leading law directory October 2018
Rollits strengthens family team with two new appointments October 2018
Rollits achieve new cyber security protection accreditation October 2018
New intake of Trainees at Rollits September 2018
Back with a bang: York Business Week 2018 will be ‘best yet’ September 2018
Supreme Court says unmarried “widow” should get bereavement payments September 2018
Is there such a thing as a common law marriage? August 2018
Rollits Announce 2018 Student Art Award Winner July 2018
Further new appointments at Rollits July 2018
Rollits makes double appointment to Private Client team May 2018
Raft of promotions as Rollits recognises young talent May 2018
Rollits support the York Legal Walk April 2018
Rollits partners with the 2018 Allam British Open Squash Championships April 2018
Virgin marathon runner Lisa is counting down to her first big event April 2018
Rollits support York St John Grad2Director Programme April 2018
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Rollits organises seminars and events throughout the year. Limited places are available for people wishing to attend and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that we reserve the right not to send seminar information to any person or accept any booking

Planning Workshop

An informative overview of all things related to planning law

20 March 2019
Employment Law Update 2019 03 April 2019
Humber Business Week 04 June 2019