The Seed Regulations 2011 make it clear that in respect of Farm Saved Seed (FSS), only the farmer who grew this seed can use it and it must not be marketed or supplied to any other person (Schedule 4, Part 1 (3)). We are aware that the winter...
Martha Mills sadly died in 2021 after developing sepsis in hospital. Her family had raised concerns about her deteriorating condition, but these concerns were not responded to promptly. At the inquest hearing in 2023, the coroner ruled that Martha’s...
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) replaced the already existing Child Support Act 1991 in 2012. CMS calculates how much child maintenance a parent is entitled to when the one parent does not live with the child if it cannot be agreed between the parents,...
The long-awaited Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation came into force today. BNG is now mandatory on all planning applications save for small sites and those that are exempt and will be mandatory for small sites from the 2nd of April 2024. What is BNG ...
CAFCASS, the ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’ defines the term parental alienation as ‘The unjustified resistance or hostility from a child towards one parent as a result of psychological manipulation by the other...
Breaking news 📰 From 6 April 2024, the limit to a week’s pay for the purposes of calculating statutory redundancy payments will increase from £643 to £700. The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal claims will increase...
A recent story caught the headlines because the Employment Tribunal upheld the decision of the Financial Conduct Authority that an employee should not be allowed to work entirely from home. The employee had been working from home since the beginning of...
Following continuous reports about Amanda Abbington’s diagnosis of PTSD after her time on Strictly Come Dancing, this blog explores the condition of PTSD, how it can be caused, possible treatments, and making a claim for PTSD. Post-traumatic stress...
Mediation is a fantastic tool that serves as a shining example of conflict resolution, fostering understanding and collaboration in a world often marked by disputes. As we gear up for National Mediation Week 2024, supported by the Family Mediation Council...
From 1 January 2024, local authorities, the Food Standards Agency and other competent authorities will be able to serve Fixed Penalty Notices on individuals and businesses who contravene animal welfare law. This is a new type of enforcement available to the...
During the pandemic, as a way to allow Wills to be witnessed properly, despite the social distancing restrictions, the law was temporarily changed to allow witnessing to Wills to be completed via a video-link. This came into force in September 2020, and was...
With the new changes to the Working Time Regulations (introduced on 1 January 2024), we thought now would be a good time to recap on the basics of calculating holiday entitlement and pay. The changes are supposed to have made details of holiday entitlement...
Roythornes have advised more than 15 producer organisations (POs) since the Fruit & Vegetables Aid Scheme was established in 1996. We have always kept a close eye on legal and policy developments affecting the fruit and vegetable sector, not least over...
Roythornes have advised more than 15 producer organisations (POs) since the Fruit & Vegetables Aid Scheme was established in 1996. We have always kept a close eye on legal and policy developments affecting the fruit and vegetable sector, not least over...
There are few guarantees in life but receiving phone calls for flooding advice whenever it rains is one of them. Over the past few months, we’ve received more calls than ever, demonstrating an uncertainty surrounding what victims of flooding may be...
News 📰 Changes to the Working Time Regulations The new year kicked off with amendments to the Working Time Regulations which came into effect on 1st January 2024. The changes mainly deal with how employers calculate the amount of holiday that...
Whilst the Charity Commission empowers charities to manage their own affairs, it is a fact of life that sometimes mistakes will happen. When an incident occurs, the charity must decide whether it is something they need to report to the Charity...
The financial claims arising from the breakdown of a marriage are determined by the judges of the Family Court. The only reliable guide to the conduct of this discretionary exercise is contained within the legal structure imposed by Sections 25 and 25A of...
With divorce and remarriage becoming increasingly common, families have started blending together, to become a meld of parents and their new spouses, and children living part time with each parent. It is therefore important to remember that it is never too...
A very common question asked by many separating parents - who holds the children’s passports? This question is especially relevant if there is a shared care arrangement in place so that children split their time equally between two households, either...
It is now coming up to 2 years since the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act of 2020 (better known as a No-Fault divorce) came into force. What has been the impact of no-Fault Divorce? No-Fault divorce came into effect from 6 th April...
Recent press coverage over a proposed group action by nearly 300 rugby players in relation to concussion injuries has raised the issue of this type of injury and how it occurs. Below is a quick summary from our Personal Injury team of concussion, how it...
There has been a rapid increase in the application and use of eco-labels and claims by businesses that they or their products are environmentally friendly. This has occurred because the environment is becoming increasingly important to the general public,...
Co-parenting during the holiday season, particularly Christmas, can be a delicate situation for separated parents. Balancing traditions, expectations, and the desire to create meaningful experiences for children requires open communication and cooperation....
With Christmas approaching, the main changes in this month’s newsletter come from the much anticipated Autumn statement issued by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our employment team. Happy holidays! ...
We often advise main contractors on their sub-contracts, either their standard Ts&Cs or agreements for specific projects, and one of the perennial problems is cascading liabilities down the chain. The industry has had a problem for decades with...
A new law has recently been passed that will place a legal duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment at work. The duty will come into force in October 2024, giving employers time to review what they are already...
Sharia law is the system of religious laws within Islam and is derived from the Qur’an. It deals with all aspects of a Muslim’s life, ranging from family and financial matters to personal hygiene and clothing. It is increasingly used in parallel...
For most claims issued at Court after 1 October 2023, a new fixed recoverable costs regime will apply. The regime will apply to most debt recovery claims with a value of £10,000 up to £100,000. Where claims are valued at £10,000 or less...
On 1 st October 2023 changes to rules on costs came into force that extend the application of fixed recoverable costs into civil litigation. These changes will not affect all areas of civil litigation practice- this article focuses on the effect...
