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Legal newsletter including articles on the Community Infrastructure Levy, Permitted Development Rights, Ag tags and a planning policy update
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The process of claiming a lease extension of a property has often been criticised as costly, complex and time-consuming. During 2018 the Law Commission published proposals for the reform of...
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We recently reported on the latest consultation on the new National Policy Statement (“NPS”) for water. This was published in November 2018 and is open for comment until 31st January...
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Rollits’ Insolvency Team regularly assists Companies, Directors and Insolvency Practitioners in relation to the appointment of an Administrator. This frequently involves advising a Company or its Directors upon the “Out...
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The long running question of when an annexe is not an annexe (or at least, not a separate planning unit) has been revisited in a recent Planning Inspectorate (“PINS”) case...
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Global confectionery giant Nestlé, which manufactures its famous Polo Mints at its factory in York, is reported to be taking action against manufacturers and importers of “vaping” liquids, for use...
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Further reforms to developer contributions: a new consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy The reform of developer planning contributions continues with a (brief) consultation into the new draft regulations amending...
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Happy New Year – did you have a good Christmas? It’s so easy to respond when your home life is ok but what do you say if the festive period...
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In planning decisions, biodiversity and development are usually treated as conflicting interests which need to be balanced. You build houses, you lose biodiversity. However, a new consultation attempts to turn...
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Conditional intentions do not satisfy Ground (f) In my January 2018 article “Sending in the Builders“, I discussed Ground (f) of Section 30(1) Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, making particular...
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A new National Policy Statement for a forgotten area of infrastructure At a time when Government resources are largely deployed elsewhere, there is one recent development in planning worth noting....
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Mustafa Kasim, who had been employed by the Nationwide Accident Repair Services, has been sentenced to six months in prison under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 after accessing computer material...
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Hard cheese for soft cheese maker, as European Court of Justice (CJEU) rules that the taste of foodstuffs cannot be protected by Copyright law In a 13 November preliminary ruling,...
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… and is it time to end the blame-game? All the family lawyers at Rollits are members of Resolution, which is an organisation set up by solicitors, who believe in...
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Very often licences to occupy business property are drawn up for speed and simplicity with the intention of providing flexibility and, crucially, to ensure a tenant doesn’t obtain rights it...
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… time for planning to step up to the challenge? Is planning policy bold enough when it comes to integrated transport? A key component of future (smart) cities will be...
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Hull-based arts organisation Absolutely Cultured is delighted to announce the appointment of Rollits as its new corporate partner, supporting its ambition to play a leading role in Hull’s future. Rollits...
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New government consultation. A consultation on compulsory community pre-application consultation for shale gas (fracking) development was launched on 31 October 2018 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government....
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Rollits has made a new solicitor appointment with the recruitment of John Ashworth who successfully completed his training contract with the firm in September. A former student at Hymers College...
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While much has been written about the housing crisis and how to solve it, the question of beauty has rarely featured in the wider debate. However, on 3rd November 2018,...
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Legal newsletter including articles on director’s duties, GDPR, food safety, H&S sentencing guidelines & motoring offences
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Legal newsletter including articles on TUPE, whistleblowing, harassment, vicarious liability & discrimination
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Rollits recommended in 16 different practice areas in the latest edition of the UK Legal 500 Rollits has once again been named as one of the leading law firms in...
Rollits has appointed two leading family law specialists. Solicitors Emma Hopkins Jones and Adrian Coggon bring 27 years’ experience between them to Rollits’ existing team of family law and mediation...
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By Tom Morrison, Head of Rollits’ Education Team I love our colleges. I am a Partner at Rollits and my kind are not always known for their public displays of...
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Rollits is now one of a handful of law firms in the region to hold the Government-approved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Cyber Essentials is a cyber security standard which identifies...
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D-Day for the UK leaving the European Union is rapidly approaching. As March 2019 draws closer, more and more predictions are being made about the potential effects Brexit could have...
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On 24 July 2018 Mr Justice Holman reminded family lawyers that it is plainly unfair for one party to use their financial superiority as a lever against a financial disadvantaged...
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Many relationships these days are international and involve couples who originate from different countries or who have made their home in one or more of the EU states. There are...
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