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02/02/2012 - Talented Chefs at Wolferstans cook to raise money for charity!From baking cakes, to a three course meal. Wolferstans Come Dine with Me weekend was a huge success More

26/01/2012 - Choosing the right Family Law solicitorIf you are currently going through a relationship breakdown, or what to know what your legal rights are and more importantly where you would stand if you were to proceed with a divorce, then a very important decision you have to make is choosing the right family law solicitor for you. More

09/12/2011 - 2012 Christmas Card AppealTo celebrate the 200th anniversary of Wolferstans in 2012 the partners are committed to raising £2,012 each month to benefit six local charities. More

24/11/2011 - Vince Cable's Speech to the Engineerng Employers FederationVince Cables speech to the Engineering Employers Federation on 23 November, announcing the governments proposals for reform of employment law, should be remembered as a landmark in UK industrial relations. More

30/11/2011 - Vast increase in inheritance disputesDid you know it is possible to challenge a persons will? Many didn't until recently, as up until only a few years ago disputes following a persons death (known as contentious probate disputes) were relatively rare. However, the Courts have seen a significant increase in this over the past few years. More

30/11/2011 - The Dangers of Homemade WillsThere are many compelling reasons to make a will especially with 17% of people having had problems with inheriting. Despite this a staggering 60% of people still die without leaving one. More

24/11/2011 - Radical Reforms!On 23 November 2011, the Business secretary Vince Cable delivered a speech announcing radical reforms and proposals with regard to the world of Employment Law! The theory behind the proposals is to remove the red tape and constraints within which businesses are forced to operate in an attempt to stimulate the economy. However, Mr Cable was also quick to highlight that the Government is not seeking to introduce a "hire and fire" culture. More

10/11/2011 - Employees on long-term sick to miss out on holiday pay!The law relating to the holiday rights of employees on long-term sick leave has been an area of uncertainty for a number of years. However, on 3 November 2011 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that if employees on long-term sick fail to request their holiday leave (i.e. be paid for their entitlement) they will lose their right to be paid for it. More

09/11/2011 - Compulsory No Fault DismissalThe announcement in the Daily Telegraph on 26 October that the government is considering a fundamental change to the law on unfair dismissal has been greeted with an appalled and sustained silence by most legal commentators. For those used to the decades-long flow of new rights and regulations for workers, the suggestion is a social gaffe of the first order. Eyes are lowered, feet are shuffled, and nothing is said. More

07/11/2011 - No Lottery Win for Husband!When deciding the status of a national lottery win, the High Court has refused to award a man a half-share of his ex-wifes lottery prize. More

12/10/2011 - Vacant Possession Means What it SaysWhen does a commercial property become vacant under a lease agreement? This was the question considered in a recent hearing in the Court of Appeal. More

12/10/2011 - Amenity Value of Land Stops DevelopmentA recent case serves as a warning to developers who regard covenants as inconveniences rather than serious impediments. More

12/10/2011 - Court Decides Limits of Expert's Responsibilities in ClaimWhen an elderly woman passed away, her daughter, who was her personal representative, realised that some of her late mothers land was occupied unlawfully by three people. She brought an action against them, seeking to recover possession of the land and claiming damages for use and possession of it. More

12/10/2011 - Human Rights Claim for Compensation Succeeds for House OwnersIt is unusual indeed to see a claim under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) brought as a result of a development, but recently a group of homeowners was successful in a claim based on the provision in Article 1 that guarantees the right to peaceful enjoyment of ones possessions. More

12/10/2011 - Unclear Lease Terms Cost SubtenantWhen rental values fall, a variety of approaches can be adopted if a tenant, locked into a lease at a rental which is above the current market rental, wishes to sublet all or part of the let premises. More