Rollits recommended in 18 different practice areas inlatest edition of the UK Legal 500 Rollits has once again recognised as one of the outstandingcommercial law firms in the region according...
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The National Minimum Wageincrease will take effect on 1 October 2015. For workers who are aged 21or over, from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour. For workers who are aged 18or...
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The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 will come into force on 1 October 2015. The Regulations, which only apply in England, impose a duty upon private sector...
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In a decision of theEmployment Appeals Tribunal, Ramphal v Department forTransport, the Employment Appeals Tribunal relying on anearlier decision of the Supreme Court in West London MentalHealth NHS Trust v...
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In the case of Federacionde Servicios Privados del Sindicato Comisiones Obreras v TycoIntegrated Security SL and Another, the European Court ofJustice has confirmed the decision of the Advocate General given...
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On 1 October 2015 significantchanges will come into effect and will affect enforcement optionsfor Creditors owed less than £5,000.00. Bankruptcy As from that date it will nolonger be possible to...
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Rollits has appointedthree new trainee solicitors as part of its annual trainee intakefurther strengthening its Yorkshire base. Donna Barnett, Daniel Forshawand Jas Dhesi have joined the firm at the start...
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TheCharity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the SwimmingTeachers’ Association (STA) amidst reports of improper governance.Founded in 1932, the charity’s main mission is to promote theeffective teaching of swimming,...
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An amendment to the CharitiesBill has been accepted by the House of Lords which will block thegovernment’s plans to force charitable housing associations to selloff their housing to tenants. The...
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The ACAS Code of Practice onDisciplinary and Grievance Procedures (the ACAS Code) issupplemented by a non-statutory guide, Discipline and grievances atwork: The ACAS guide which gives further guidance on bestpractice....
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In a recent article, we discussed the impact of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which will come into force on 1 October 2015. Over the coming months we will comment...
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Ilott -v- Mitsonand others This case highlights thedifficulties charities face when legacies are challenged bydisappointed relatives. Charities must weigh up the potentialcosts of defending any action against their chances ofsuccess....
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I was very excited to start mytwo-week vacation scheme at Rollits, having previously spent a fewdays at the firm in 2012 on work experience, which I loved. Having the opportunity...
Rollits has continued itstradition of uniting the local business community and raising moneyfor a good cause with its 27th Annual Charity GolfDay. Teeing off at Brough Golf Clubon Thursday 2...
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This is an application whichcan be made once Judgment has been granted. It is not a method ofenforcing a Judgment but can be very useful to obtain informationabout the Defendant’s...
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On 22 July 2015, Justice Minister Shailesh Vara, announced a Government consultation to further increase Court fees. This consultation comes not long after the Government’s announcement in March this year...
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Following the tragic death of 92-year-old poppy seller Olive Cooke, there have been growing demands in the press and on the political scene for greater regulation and changes in the...
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Last week the Government revealed its housing and planning proposals which aim to increase the number of houses being built and combat the ever increasing demand for new housing, and...
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In previous articles we have discussed the impact of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (the “CPRs”), and the amendments which came into force in October of last year....
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It’s fair to say that Cadbury and Nestlé have a bit of history when it comes to trade mark disputes. First, Nestlé opposed Cadbury’s application to register a particular shade...
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The recent case of Transformers and Rectifiers Ltd v Needs Ltd serves as a useful reminder of the potential pitfalls when trying to incorporate terms and conditions into a contract....
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I have just completed theRollits summer work placement, which has been a thoroughlyenjoyable experience. Despite being nervous on my first day I wasinstantly made to feel welcome following an introductory...
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The Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing (FDR) was introduced into the Court process of financial remedy proceedings in family cases in 1996. With the aim of assisting settlement, at the FDR...
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Many employers may notappreciate the extent to which they can be held liable for actsundertaken by an employee outside of work and working hours. This is known as Vicarious Liability....
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The Daily Mail has recently reported that the fundraising agency Go-Gen, which carries out campaigns on behalf some of the UK’s largest charities, has been making unsolicited calls to households...
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I have just finished my lastday on the work experience placement at Rollits in the York office,and it has been an excellent two weeks. I applied to do theplacement at...
Before starting my workexperience at Rollits I was worried that being a History student,and therefore having very little prior legal knowledge, wouldplace me at a disadvantage, however the team at...
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On 18 June 2015 at the Family Court in Bristol, (days after he hit the headlines as the Judge who described Rebecca Minnock as utterly irresponsible in going on the...
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Over the coming months we will be reporting on the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which is a major piece of legislation coming into force on 1 October 2015. The Act...
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