News
September 2010
Entry rights for bailiffs and enforcement officers
Sometimes enforcement measures are necessary to ensure the successful payment of debts, which can involve going into premises to seize goods. However, there is strict legislation governing when bailiffs and High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEO) can enter commercial and residential premises.
Hidden money to remain secret in divorces
Thousands of financially vulnerable spouses will no longer be able to provide evidence of their partner's hidden assets in divorce cases if the documents have been obtained without permission.
Illegal employment of unpaid interns
Private companies are breaking the law and leaving themselves vulnerable to legal action if they employ unpaid interns, according to a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research and Internocracy.
The risks of increased competition for Will writing
The Legal Services Act, which is due to come into practice in October 2011, could leave individuals who are looking to cut costs at risk if they use unregulated advisors when writing their Wills.