Everyone has an accident at some time, but you will only be able to bring a claim for any injury that you suffered if the accident was caused by someone’s negligence. The concept of negligence arose from the legal case of Donoghue v Stevenson in 1932 when Mrs Donoghue drank from a bottle of ginger
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Liam Mulholland, a Trainee Solicitor, considers the Government’s announced plans to move towards digital ID verification and why this could prove problematic for some… “The dream of a totally paperless office may still be a few years away yet, though when it comes to our personal lives it appears we are winning the race. With
Lockdown has been the final straw for many struggling relationships but our Family Specialist, Elanor Findlay, explains that there are some important considerations to make before you or your partner decide to go your separate ways… “It is September already! Lockdown restrictions have eased, the summer holidays are behind us and the school year has
Bendles are thrilled to welcome a familiar face back into the fold and officially announce our expansion into South Cumbria with the appointment of Elanor Findlay, a highly experienced family solicitor who is based in Barrow. Elanor has practised across Cumbria for nearly 20 years and joins our well-established family law team to help develop
Chancellor Rishi Sunak ended weeks of speculation by holding an emergency ‘Mini-Budget’ today on Wednesday 8th July. The budget’s focus was very much on job creation schemes and getting the economy going again as we slowly ease out of the coronavirus lockdown. The stamp duty holiday until 31st March 3021 was a welcomed announcement for
A bill to introduce ‘no-fault’ divorces in England and Wales has been backed by MPs and is now awaiting royal assent before it becomes legislation. It has been hailed as the most significant divorce law reform in half a century by some. Here at Bendles Solicitors our Family Law Specialists remain unconvinced that this new
In the current climate of uncertainty, we have experienced a higher volume than usual of enquiries and instructions to help people to put their legal affairs or those of loved ones in order whilst they stay in the safety of their homes. One of people’s main concerns has been who will make important choices on
Coronavirus and furlough are fast becoming the words of 2020. As an employment solicitor over half of my weekly enquiries from business clients relate to furloughing questions. Since the Job Retention Scheme was announced the Government has sought to provide further details on an ongoing basis. The latest update to this was 22nd May 2020.
Whilst currently there is a lack of detail regarding the Government’s Coronavirus retention scheme, I thought I would put across to you all my thoughts in relation to the potential scheme and how it would work in practice. What we do know The Scheme will be open for an initial three months. There is always
At these difficult times for the Country weremain open for business and committed to providing our clients with the best possible service. As part of this we have to follow government advice and have introduced the following measures. Our offices in Carlisle and Wigton will be closed to the public as of 23rd March 2020