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Jul 2020
If you’re charged with a certain type of road traffic offence, such as drink-driving, there may be ‘special reasons’ why it would be unfair on the defendant if the court sentenced them in accordance with the sentencing guidelines. When judging a special reasons hearing, the court must either not find special reasons and endorse the…
13
Jul 2020
On 17th June 2020 a long-running campaign spearheaded by Resolution, the national organisation representing family lawyers, came to fruition and resulted in the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill passing through the House of Commons. This new legislation will result in the overhaul of the divorce process in England and Wales and removes the current requirement to assign…
09
Jul 2020
The marriage discrimination provisions of the Equality Act 2010 largely reflect the protection afforded from discrimination for married persons as set out in the original Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Marriage and civil partnership discrimination occurs when there is direct discrimination, indirect discrimination or victimisation on the basis of the union. Compensation is uncapped and not…
07
Jul 2020
Yorkshire’s Legal People, Chadwick Lawrence, have recently appointed 4 new trainees at the firm following a number of internal promotions. The legal firm are keen in investing in their internal talent to develop and strengthen the already existing expert team. The new trainees are Sophie Foster and Ellie Hirst who began their training contracts on…
07
Jul 2020
During a time of uncertainly, many businesses have adapted to new ways of working, to not only survive but to support its customers, colleagues and wider community. Aside from ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its own staff during the pandemic, Chadwick Lawrence have gone to great lengths to support its customers and stakeholders. Yorkshire’s…
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