Enforcement of Family Financial Orders – Proposals for New Coercive Measures
The Law Commission are looking at new ways to enforce family financial orders ...
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Financial Claims - Landmark Supreme Court ruling Vince and Wyatt
Married couples who separate need to obtain a financial order. Speak to specia...
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The Dangers of DIY Wills
There are dangers involved with drawing up a DIY Will so we advise to have you...
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The Leeds Mencap Apprentice Challenge 2015
This year we are taking part in the Leeds Mencap Apprentice Challenge to suppo...
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It’s a ‘Win Win’ time in Roundhay
Winners receive their prizes after taking part in a Yorkshire Quiz run by Wins...
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Spousal Maintenance landmark ruling
Landmark divorce ruling on Spousal Maintenance in recent case of Wright -v- Wr...
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It's time to propose a pre-nup
Set up a pre-nuptial agreement as part of your wedding plans with an experienc...
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Should prenuptial agreements include a social media clause?
A prenuptial agreement covers how property and assets are divided should a cou...
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Is the employment equality act casting its net too widely?
Chandhok v Tirkey What does the Employment Appeal Tribunal say regarding the q...
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Employing ex-offenders - own goal for employers?
Employment law blog commenting on the laws regarding ex-offenders as highlight...
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Dismissal for offensive tweets overturned
Game Retail Ltd employee Mr Laws has unfair dismissal case overturned by an Em...
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Expert advice is needed for all international divorces
International Divorce for expats, family law, child arrangements, financial ma...
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Harmless gossip or harmful harassment?
Can gossip be grounds for harassment and discrimination? According to one Empl...
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Stamp Duty changes - December 2014
On 3 December 2014, the Government announced changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax on...
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Mulled wine, mistletoe and a P45
With the festive season upon us, many employees and employers will be planning...
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Converting Civil Partnerships into marriages
Leeds Lawyers providing legal advice on Converting Civil Partnerships in to Ma...
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The myth of "common law marriage"
The myth of Common Law Marriage. Call Leeds 0113 3205000 for advice on cohabit...
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Employment Appeal Tribunal rule on holiday pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has, this morning, given judgment in ...
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One man and his dog
Photographs of Paul McCartney and his Old English Sheep Dog whilst playing in ...
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St Gemma's Hospice Annual Art Exhibition
It is testament to the volunteers and team at St Gemma’s Hospice that their An...
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Presumption of Death Act 2013
Until recently, the families of missing persons have been left in a legal limb...
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Employment Law changes - October 2014
Together with autumnal feelings, October is yet again bringing in employment l...
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Shared parental leave - what is it and how does it work
Employment law advice on shared parental leave, for mums and dads to share chi...
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Do you say too much on Facebook?
Given the rise in social media being not just an outlet for personal feelings ...
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Early Conciliation – an update
Earlier this year early conciliation was introduced with an aim to resolve wor...
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Professional negligence? Or just another soap opera story?
Following on from our recent whistleblowing on Coronation Street ...
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Self-employed vs employed – a case study
A report published earlier this week from the IPPR thinktank has called Britai...
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Whistleblowing on Coronation Street
Move over Carla, there’s a new employment law shirker in town. ...
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Rise in claims against executors
Under a deceased’s will, the deceased may choose to name people as the executo...
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Obesity and employment law
There is currently a Danish case – Kaltoft v The Municipality of Billund - in ...
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Carla & Peter: How to end a Coronation Street match made in hell
We’ve all seen, either the bride or groom wake up after the wedding and realis...
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64% of Britons have failed to make a will – what could this mean for surviving family and friends?
Research released recently has disclosed that only 36% of Britons have made a ...
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Marrying later in life - asset protection
The media is reporting a significant rise in the older generation often termed...
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The number of new employment tribunal claims is plummeting
Figures released from the Government have shown a dramatic reduction in the am...
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The government name and shame 25 employers who fail to pay the national minimum wage
In October 2013, new rules were introduced to enable the Government to “name a...
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The Queen's Speech
Well it’s that time of year again; we have rounded up the more significant par...
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The World Cup and Employment Law Issues - Yes Really!
Love it or hate it, football is the national pastime and the 2014 World Cup is...
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Rise in pre-nuptial agreements following recent Law Commission report
Further to our last report on the high Courts in England and Wales increasingl...
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Nearly one fifth of employees fail their probationary periods or have it extended
Spring Personnel have recently carried out a study to see why employee’s are f...
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Leeds welcomes back the Commercial Property market
Predictions are that the UK economy will exceed its pre–recession peak this su...
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How to get an enhanced redundancy payment
If an employer makes an employee redundant, they are under a duty to pay them ...
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City centre office open evening
Over 100 guests came to the Winston Solicitors open evening to celebrate the n...
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Winston Solicitors help client seal substantial commercial property deal
The commercial property team at Winston Solicitors recently acted for Leeds ba...
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Leeds City Centre expansion announced
Winston Solicitors is delighted to announce the opening of a new office i...
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Winston Solicitors LLP secures top accolade from national Law Society
We are delighted to be confirmed as continuing to meet the requirements of the...
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Make a Will month raises over £800
We were once again delighted to particpate Make a Will month. ...
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House prices continue rising
There has been a significant rise in the average house price paid by first-tim...
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Former Archbishop hits out at “fantasy” weddings
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Williams has said that many marriages...
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Mortgage lenders to “stress test” potential buyers
City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority is calling on mortgage lenders ...
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Charity warns government over maternity pay
A leading charity has warned the government not to make further cuts to matern...
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Sexual discrimination in the workplace
A new survey has revealed that around half of female employees have at some ti...
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Controversial views of High Court judge
A senior High Court judge has caused controversy by claiming that couples shou...
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Facing family breakdown
New Year is often a time when you assess your future and decide to change your...
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Legal team support local Christmas appeal
The staff at Winston Solicitors once again bought and collected presents for t...
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Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
A new report launched to fight pregnancy discrimination in the workplace ...
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Team Winston complete the Leeds Abby Dash
A team from Winston Solicitors completed the Leeds Abbey Dash and raised over ...
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St Gemma’s Annual Art Exhibition is a picture of success
The Patrons’ Evening at the St Gemma’s 13th Annual Art Exhibition was a great ...
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Sacked for laughing on the phone
A police emergency calls handler is to appeal after being sacked for “laughing...
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Shoesmith agrees unfair dismissal sum
The head of children’s services at Haringey Council, who resigned in the wake ...
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Employment tribunal training event proves a huge success
Over 30 different businesses from across Yorkshire were in the audience of a l...
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Marie Walsh on Radio Leeds
The shadow immigration minister Chris Bryant had criticised the unscrupulous b...
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Leeds law firm calls for clearer communication in the workplace after poll shows new mothers feel “discriminated” against
A Leeds law firm has called for greater communication and co-oper ...
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Employment Tribunal Fees
The new charges which come into force today mean that workers claiming for unf...
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Compromise agreements are renamed Settlement agreements
Compromise Agreements are to be renamed Settlement Agreements. It will also be...
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Successful run for charity team
A team of six runners from Winston Solicitors recently took part in the Jane T...
