News archive: July 2018

  • Posted on July 31, 2018
    Moore and Tibbits Solicitors are pleased to announce the further expansion of their Commercial Property Team. The existing team welcomes Solicitors Sat Bhandal and Becky Tiffin to make them now one of the largest Commercial Property Departments in Warwickshire.
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  • Posted on July 25, 2018
    The Supreme Court has finally delivered judgement in the case of Owens –v– Owens. You may remember from previous articles that this case relates to a woman, Mrs Tini Owens, who claims she is trapped in a wretchedly unhappy marriage, and that her husband’s unreasonable behaviour should entitle her to a divorce.
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  • Posted on July 18, 2018
    We are proud to announce our huge success from the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
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  • Posted on July 17, 2018
    The Sentencing Council has published definitive guidelines for intimidatory offences, covering harassment, stalking, disclosing private sexual images, controlling or coercive behaviour, and threats to kill.
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  • Posted on July 17, 2018
    For many homeowners, the recent landmark Appeal Court ruling against Network Rail will be welcome news! Homeowners, Stephen Williams and Robin Waistell recently took Network Rail to court after claiming that they had not taken adequate measures to deal with the highly invasive and fast-growing weed which had encroached onto their properties.
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  • Posted on July 10, 2018
    The decisions and plans you make now will have a huge impact on your later life. Getting them right is
    essential. An SFE accredited lawyer is an expert in older client law and will ensure you get the best
    possible legal advice for your future.
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  • Posted on July 4, 2018
    This week is the launch of Solicitors for the Elderly campaign #ChoiceNotChance, raising awareness of the important, but little used, health and welfare lasting power of attorney (LPA). Don't leave life-changing, highly personal end of life care decisions in the hands of strangers.
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  • Posted on July 4, 2018
    • 98% of people in the West Midlands leave important health and welfare decisions to chance
    • By 2025, more than 13 million people who are at risk of mental incapacity will not be prepared
    • 71% would like a family member to make medical and care decisions on their behalf, in the event of mental incapacity
    • 81% haven’t discussed end of life medical and care wishes
    • 36% admit to having made no provisions at all, such as a will, LPA, pension or funeral plan
    • Coalition of partners join forces to warn of ‘incapacity crisis’ led by SFE, including Baroness Ilora Finlay, Alzheimer’s Society, Dying Matters, Age UK, Anchor, and SOLLA
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  • Posted on July 3, 2018
    Mrs Smith’s son John makes a complaint that his Mum is ‘always in bed’ when he visits in the afternoon. He says that as he is his Mum’s attorney, you should follow his instructions and keep her up. Sound familiar?
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