The use of claims consultants within the construction industry is not uncommon in particular when it comes to giving advice in relation to the overall progress of a contract or...
CHANGES to planning laws will help the Humber region dealwith the growing number of developments related to renewableenergy. New planning rules mean the area is better prepared for theoften hi-tech...
A reminder to businesses about Olympic trade marks and related rights Almost 5 years ago, following the much-publicised launch of the logo for the London 2012 Olympics, I wrote an...
Rollits has advised the management team on a managementbuy-out of TD Travel Limited in a deal backed by private equityfirm LDC. TD travel was established over 25 years ago and...
As of 5 April 2012 the following changes to the EmploymentTribunal Rules announced by the Government in November 2011 willcome into effect: 1. Providing for witness statements to stand as...
Rollits has just launched an innovative iPhone App withthe help of two graduates of Hull College, Claire Anthony and SteveConlan. Free to download from the iTunes store, the main features...
The 2012 Budget has introduced a number of new measures that will affect the property industry specifically in relation to high value residential transactions and the payment of Stamp Duty...
The reform the planning system remains a high priority of the Government and a number of further proposals were announced in the 2012 Budget. 1.) The National Planning Policy Framework...
As of 19 March 2012 any designated money claims are no longer to be issued in your local county court. Her Majesty`s Courts and Tribunals Service has developed a new...
This is a question often asked by clients when they are faced with defective building works on their home and for one reason or another it is not possible to...
Companies will receive essential information on employmentlegislation at a free seminar held this month. We will be holding an Employment Law Update seminar at ouroffices in Rowntre Wharf, York on...
In the recent case of Porton Capital Technology Funds and Others v 3M UK Holdings and 3M Company, the High Court considered the meaning of a contractual term that “consent...
When bringing a claim of professional negligence, it will usually be the case that expert evidence is required so that there is some form of “expert input” to support the...
There have been cases where properties have beenfraudulently transferred without the property owner`s knowledge.The properties which are most vulnerable to fraud are those whichare empty, tenanted or mortgage free. A...
A landlord has been granted leave to appeal a decision of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) which was handed down in December 2011 concerning an apparent conflict of rights/responsibilities between...
Mediation is an effective tool in resolving disputes for many reasons. The use of mediation can allow a dispute between parties to be resolved both quickly and at a lower...
Leases will almost always require a Tenant to keep a property in good repair and decorate internally and externally on a periodic basis. Also, it is common for a lease...
Highlighting the Humber`s strengths is vital in attractingcontinued green energy investment, according to a legal expertspecialising in the renewables industry. Richard Stirk, Head of the Renewables Sector team at Rollitssaid...
Yesterday, the Court of Appeal issued their judgement onthe action brought by Friends of the Earth and others (“theApplicant”) against the Secretary of State for Energy and ClimateChange (“SSECC”) in...
On 9 November 2011, Supreme Court gave their long awaited judgment in the case of Kernott v Jones. In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court held that that where 2...
The Department of Energy and Climate Change opened itsconsultation on Feed-in Tariffs for Solar PV as part of thecomprehensive review on renewable energy subsidy on 31 October2011. The intent expressed...
A new year is upon us, and 2012 is expected to see the introduction of a new “Small Claims” service for most types of intellectual property claims through the jurisdiction...
Rollits has recruited another employment specialist tojoin their Employment Group, bringing the number of lawyers in thefirm providing clients with dedicated employment advice tofive. Ed Heppel, is experienced in both...
Should an Adjudicator be paid even when his decision is found to be unenforceable? That was the question faced by Mr Justice Akenhead recently in Systech International Ltd -v- PC...
The Tigers Trust`s highly successful Enterprise Academycan look forward to a secure future after receiving sponsorshipfrom a leading local law firm. Rollits recently entered into a three-year communitysponsorship agreement, providing...
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