News and events

New Practice Direction 55C introduced to Civil Procedure Rules 1998 to provide for temporary modification of Part 55 between September 2020 and March 2021

The end of the furlough scheme may mean the start of collective consultation for some

Measures to protect Tenant’s from the impact of Covid-19 due to expire

Planning system to change bringing a radical new approach to how the government proposes to protect and encourage biodiversity

Supreme Court issues Judgment in relation to the CIFF charity law case

Environment Bill reaches the stage of the Public Bill Committee, scheduled to report by Tuesday 29 September 2020

Updated guidance from Companies House and further temporary changes to filing requirements announced

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and flexible furlough from July 1

Recent case underlines the dire consequences of losing perspective, sense and reason when litigating family disputes.

Current freeze on enforcement action against commercial tenants extended until 30 September 2020

Important factors to be considered before an infrastructure or statutory agreement is completed

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill passed at a second reading by MPs in the House of Commons on Monday 8 June

Covid-19 Update: Companies House updates guidance for companies in light of the current pandemic situation.

Government extend deadline to prevent Landlords from taking steps to remove Tenants from their property.

Strict and inflexible CIL regime punishes cases where the correct procedure has not been followed

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced to take effect over the next few months

As we begin to emerge from the lockdown how will family cases be dealt with going forwards.

Why it is important to understand a solicitor’s role in preparing Wills

Cabinet Office issues Procurement Policy Note providing information and guidance in relation to the payment of their suppliers

Every employer has a broad legal obligation to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of its employees.

Assessing risks and communicating necessary precautions to the workforce will be critical to aid return to work post lockdown

When purchasing a property or a company with one or more property assets, don’t overlook the planning history of the property

Charity Commission issues guidance for charity trustees around postponement or cancellation of AGMs

Charity Commission has confirms use of reserves to help charities cope with Covid-19 situation

Government Pledges £760 Million Support for Charities during Covid-19

Confirmation that Government is to introduce legislationto address aggressive debt recovery action being taken by Landlords for rent collection

Unintended protection removed from trespassers

Charities reminded of the requirement for The Charity Commission to authorise charity proceedings by Order

What are the wider and longer-term impacts if a charity uses funds for purposes other than those for which they were raised?

Useful information for trustees of land holding charities to know when they have power to dispose of land

The pandemic gets Insurance Companies running for “cover”

HMRC portal to reclaim staff salaries under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme now live and accepting applications

From April 2020 the Residence Nil Rate Band allowance has reached its limit of £175,000 per individual

Domestic abuse charities and campaigners report significant increase in calls to helplines since the Government’s lockdown was announced

Government issues fourth guidance update on Furlough Job Retention Scheme

Local planning authorities have power to make a TPO to protect any tree, group of trees or woodland where it is “in the interests of amenity”.

Three recent planning cases consider what is a building for the purposes of planning.

Health & Safety Executive releases guidance for employers on RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19

Why a Limited Liability Partnership is becoming an attractive legal structure

Back to business as normal in the Insolvency and Companies Court

GPDO sets out a number of classes and types of development which do not require planning permission

Key changes to employment law coming into force in April 2020

Morrisons v Various Claimants

Coronavirus email scams rife with cybercriminals preying on mounting virus concerns to extort information

The impact of the Coronavirus on Winding Up Petitions

How are you coping with being at home with your family while the whole country is on lockdown?

HMRC and Companies House implement a number of key changes to be aware for the filing of information

Guidance for non-UK residents considers circumstances considered ‘exceptional’ under the Statutory Residence Test during the COVID-19 outbreak

The implications for the recovery possession of rented properties

Conveyancing process in current climate likely to present many difficulties for buyers and sellers.

How COVID-19 is, and may in the future, affect commercial leases

Social distancing and self isolation make it difficult for charities to proactively fundraise and hold fundraising events as a result of the current pandemic

Organisations may need to consider the force majeure clause in a contract

Guidance revised after facing criticism for adding unnecessary pressure to charities and their trustees

Emergency legislation introduced for the rental (private and social) sector in response to Coronavirus

Portal recommends that charities should refer any safeguarding concerns to a named person within their charity as a first port of call

Covid-19 halts Employment Tribunal hearings from Monday 23 March until further notice.

What effect will school closures have on your employees' ability to work?

Contractors welcome government announcement of IR35 tax reforms delay

Trustees facing difficult decision-making over the coming months with regard to vital services and the knock-on effect

Government to reimburse the cost of statutory sick pay that businesses with up to 250 employees pay to workers who are self-isolating.

Lasting Powers of Attorney for Health & Welfare and Property & Financial Affairs

Recent case concerning conversion of a piggery into a dwelling house raises question of whether planning permission is actually required

HMRC introduce new rules from 6 April 2020 in respect of reporting Capital Gains and paying Capital Gains Tax

Climate change and the planning process

The Royal Instruction of Chartered Surveyors launches the Lease Code 2020

Planning Inspectorate decision highlights that camping pods can't always be treated as equivalent to tents, caravans and mobile homes on holiday campsites

Contentious probate matters can arise between cohabiting couples and families

To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate against common childhood illnesses?

Why you should give serious consideration to settling your dispute

Parental Bereavement Leave Regulations 2020 and Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) Regulations 2020 in force from 6 April 2020

Overwhelming need for action on harassment in the workplace as increase in sex discrimination claims continues

Recent employment tribunal’s decision rules that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by the Equality Act

Why you should seek to register your organisation’s trade mark(s) in all countries in which they are used?

Tesco halts production at the factory and launches an on-site investigation

Employment Status - Workers and Substitution Clauses

Babybel makers lose trade mark appeal in dispute with Sainsbury’s

Opposite sex couples permitted to enter into a civil partnership as an alternative to marriage

Only 87% of land and property in the UK is registered at the Land Registry

Legal Expert column for the York Press on behalf of the Law Society

Statistics released by the ONS showed that almost 2.5 million people in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse last year

Controversial Registered Design decision continues to echo in the developing case law

Employers have a ‘duty of care’ towards all employees which includes taking measures to prevent them suffering from excessive stress in their jobs

Trade Marks (both UK and EU marks) are registered against a “specification” within a class of goods and services

Recent Family Court decision highlights the implications of getting a Prenuptial Agreement wrong.

Moratorium on forfeiture action on the basis of Rent Arrears extended until the end of 2020s

Former Longcroft School pupil joins Rollits as a Trainee Solicitor

Suzgo Kaluluma qualifies as a member of STEP

Webinar looks at issues including the requirement to consult, redundancy pools, redundancy payments and appeals.

Technology helps the firm to collaborate with local mental health charity to work together on wellbeing in the workplace.

Dedicated support team created to lead businesses to recovery from the impact of the coronavirus.

Rollits has announced a series of promotions of specialists working across a range of the firm’s legal services.

Employers advised to be aware of Government guidance on illness and death of employees linked with exposure to coronavirus in the workplace.

Rollits hands over proceeds of double charity drive

We are still fully operational and here to help

2020 Vision campaign pivotal in evolving and refining Rollits services and brand

Rollits strenghtens commercial property team with new solicitor appointment

Rollits has appointed leading property lawyer Lynne Webster to its existing team of property law experts.

Raft of top-tier recommendations and Leading Lawyer listings in The UK Legal 500 2019

Firm recruits two NQ Solicitors

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Andrew Digwood reflects on the opportunities for the growing tech / innovation sector in York

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