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Nothing stops for coronavirus and whilst we are all welcoming the next step in relaxing restrictions and making the most of the sunny days landlords need to remember that June 1st is also the day the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private...
Just when we all thought we understood furlough it has all changed again – so what does it mean for employers? A few months ago 'furlough' was a new word, but now we have all got used to 80% wages for furloughed staff to a...
As has been reported in recent press and, unfortunately, as will continue to be reported over the coming weeks and months, Covid-19 has proved to be the final straw for many companies. However, when a company goes into Administration it doesn't...
It’s been a tough few months for everyone, but if you were about to move from a second floor flat to a house with a garden and it was postponed in lockdown it may have been a frustrating few months. Now the property market is back in business and we...
What happens for employers when confidentiality clauses are breached? When a confidentiality clause was breached by an employee chatting and disclosing details of their settlement agreement (which in this case was an ACAS COT3 agreement) with a colleague...
The property market needs to get back to some kind of ‘normal’ but as professional conveyancers we understand this comes with additional pressure for businesses such as Estate Agents to ensure a safe working environment not only for clients, but...
These have been unprecedented times, anticipated recovery post-Brexit uncertainly has now been swept aside and to use nautical terminology many firms are battening down the hatches to ride out the Covid-19 storm. The implications of coronavirus between ...
It’s good news today if you are selling your house, estate agents are back in business, viewings can take place and conveyancing solicitors are ready to help out after a quiet few months. Spring is always a busy time for house moves with bank holidays...
On Sunday the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced that unless employees can work from home, they are to go back to work with effect from Monday 11th May and primarily this seems to be aimed at the construction and manufacturing sectors of the economy. ...
Many workers have lost their jobs, accepted part-time hours or been put on furlough as a result of the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research, British households will see a drop in their disposable...
Home working has become the new norm and may even remain that way for the foreseeable future. It is important that businesses ensure that data protection requirements are not forgotten, and that cyber-security is sufficient to meet the demands of scattered,...
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is something all ages need to consider, if you’re looking after aged parents, running a business, have an illness of your own, care for children or simply want to plan ahead for the benefit of your family, and...
The Covid-19 outbreak has meant that it’s unlikely any of us will be travelling any time soon. However, virtual escapism remains on the cards for anyone with an internet connection. You can now see some of the world’s most amazing travel...
When considering inheritance most of us look to leave our home to a loved one or family member and in the midst of Covid-19 there has been some good news for those planning to leave a legacy behind, says Pearson’s Financial Partner , Richard Eastwood ....
Social media and online platforms are full of misinformation and fake news at the best of times so in the midst of a pandemic, the problem only escalates. Conspiracy theories, fake cures and scams abound – myths that 5G causes coronavirus, that...
Introduction Right now, even a week seems a long time in the news agenda. Remembering the end of March, when we wrote our last Market Commentary, feels like looking back into a different era. Reflecting back, how did we leave March? With the...
Small businesses affected by Covid-19 have been promised loans of up to £50,000 which could be a lifeline to many of the SMEs we work with said Commercial Solicitors at Pearson. The bounce back measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently...
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the lockdown in England and Wales continues, so does the concern for many SMEs' ability to continue to trade and weather the current crisis. Insurance policies sold before the Coronavirus pandemic stating they...
We are this week pleased to be posting strong trading results for the year ending 31 March 2020. Our firm, with offices in Oldham, Tameside and a bespoke Commercial Team based in North Manchester close to the M60 network, has increased turnover for the...
Whilst the news headlines portray a sharp increase in care proceeding cases reaching family courts in recent weeks, large numbers of vulnerable children are at risk and our Family Care Solicitors are busy working behind the scenes acting on behalf of some...
‘Force Majeure’ is a contractual term , usually tucked away at the end of the contract way after most people (except lawyers) have lost interest in reading any further. The COVID-19 pandemic could be viewed as the ‘classic’...
Few clients wish to see their home sold to pay for nursing fees, leaving their loved ones with a much reduced inheritance. However, when you consider that figures suggest HMRC win nearly 90% of the cases brought against it by taxpayers it is worth...
This weekend the BBC reported that, based on statistics released by the National Care Forum, more than 4,000 elderly and disabled people in residential care are likely to have died from Covid-19. In order to protect residents as much as possible, care...
Covid-19 may have turned the world on its head, but most lenders still have the appetite to lend and many businesses and business owners have a greater need to borrow. The current lockdown has affected the way in which lawyers are able to provide...
Given the current situation regarding COVID-19, we would like to advise clients and the public alike to be vigilant in these times of uncertainty. With more people becoming ill and utilising the pharmacy, the risk of dispensing errors occurring is raised. A...
It has long been the case and always been a shocking statistic that an average of two women each week die as a result of domestic abuse. Recently, it has been reported in the media that this statistic has become even more shocking since the lockdown...
A wave of new tech has swept through the UK legal system as audio and video technology has become the new ‘norm’ during the coronavirus outbreak and our legal advisers who have been helping clients draw up Wills have embraced the change. ...
Whilst many of us continue to work successfully from home there are some businesses, more than others, that have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak and the contractual and legal issues surrounding it. The hospitality and services industries have been...
In a recent Supreme Court case supermarket group Morrisons was found to be not vicariously liable for the actions of one of its staff after a data breach. The decision has been welcomed by employment lawyers as clarification on this issue. ...
It’s a tough time for everyone, we’ve been clapping you every Thursday but now we want to do something a bit more tangible and offer a discount on future house moves. Looking forward to happier times once the coronavirus pandemic is under...
During these uncertain times it is difficult enough for parents to explain to children what is going on, without the complications of contact with a parent living in another house. Maintaining a sense of routine through a separation and afterwards will...
Traditionally Wills are signed in a solicitor’s office in the presence of a lawyer but during the coronavirus lock down we are hearing of Wills being signed in all kinds of strange places. During lockdown these witnessing rules are being tested to the...
Pursuing certain legal disputes during the COVID-19 pandemic might be something you would think about putting off. However, if you find yourself in receipt of a Claim Form from the County Court – this isn’t one of them. You need to...
Since the court service’s coronavirus guidance has come into force, the court service itself and all the professionals working in this area have immediately risen to the challenge of keeping the courts open for business and dealing with as a many...
A Will ensures your wishes regarding how your money, property and other prized possessions are passed on after your death. Without a Will you cannot guarantee that the right people will benefit. How well you protect your family and close friends depends on...
20 years ago today Susan Mayall joined our firm. Starting out as a secretary, she has since become an Employment Lawyer and today heads up the Employment Team for Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers. Susan has many regular clients who rely on...
Financial independence can seem like the holy grail. We may be striving towards it but feel bombarded by lots of conflicting messages on how best to attain it. These five points give an interesting perspective: Income is not the same...
During 2020 our staff have been volunteering at Maggie’s cancer centre in Oldham, but like many charities the centre is being hit hard by the Corona pandemic, so staff at Pearson are swapping coffee for cash and donating it to the centre. “Take...
Early 2020 confidence in the housing market has obviously been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic so what does this mean for planned house moves? “Government guidance is that home moves into occupied properties should only take place where contracts...
Introduction In March, the coronavirus outbreak seemed to steal all the headlines, giving us almost hourly updates as it transformed our lives, and made the word ‘unprecedented’ feel like an understatement. Inevitably, there has been a serious...
All our employment clients know that we always say this area of the law is a minefield and one in which the mines constantly move, EU legislation, Appeal and Tribunal decisions, Brexit and now Coronavirus – they all have an effect on the policies and...
Pearson Team Congratulates Finalists in Oldham Business Awards As one of the headline sponsors of this prestigious event in the Oldham business calendar this is an evening the Pearson team always look forward to. Last week we should have been gathering...
The current COVID-19 crisis has wiped billions from the world’s financial markets. In the world of investing, such markets where share prices are falling are known as bear markets. Beating a bear isn’t easy, but you’ll be pleased to...
Our Divorce and Family Team are launching a new Fixed Fee service to families who might be finding life difficult and need some initial advice and help. The new service is in the form of a Fixed Fee appointment where people can meet with one of our...
If your company’s employment contracts have a lay off clause or if lay off is custom and practice in your industry, you can require employees to go on furlough leave. If your employment contracts do not contain a lay off clause, you need to seek...
Scandalous though it may sound, cyber-criminals are using the coronavirus crisis to prey on unsuspecting individuals. Security experts have said they have seen an increase in email scams over the last few weeks, as if the world pandemic wasn’t...
The concept of Furlough Leave was announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Friday 20 th March but many of you have been asking what the difference between this and Layoffs. Lay off and short time working are derived from statute in the...
