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Blog Employment News

April 2, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

“A Frolic of his own” WM Morrison Supermarket plc v Various Claimants

The issue of vicarious liability has been the source of many cases in the UK. The Supreme Court have taken the opportunity in this recent case to provide a neat summary of the key cases to date, the development of the law and the correct test to be applied. While there had been many vicarious … Continued

Blog Family Law News

March 31, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

First reading of the Cohabitation Rights Bill

An interesting Bill for cohabitating couples has been introduced to the House of Lords by Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames. The Cohabitation Rights Bill (‘the Bill’) was first read on 6th February 2020. The Bill would provide a framework for the rights of cohabitating couples on the breakdown of a relationship or on the death of … Continued

March 26, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Coronavirus Act 2020 receives Royal Assent!

On 25 March 2020 the Coronavirus Act 2020 received royal assent. The Act introduces a wide range of the emergency measures that we have seen announced by the government over the last few weeks in the response to the Coronavirus disease. These include: 1.Amendments to coronavirus related Statutory Sick Pay: Payable from day 1 Funded … Continued

Accidents and injury Blog News

March 24, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

CRU Certificates

What is a CRU certificate and why have I received one? When a defendant insurer is notified of a personal injury claim they are under a legal obligation to notify the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and register the claim. The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) section of the DWP will then check to see … Continued

March 23, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus is a global health crisis with far reaching implications, the extent of which is still becoming apparent. As a result of government advice we have put in place the next stage of our response which aims to ensure your safety, the maintenance of our service to you and the protection of our people. We … Continued

Blog Employment News

March 23, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Top 5 questions about maternity leave

It’s that time of year again when we all show our gratitude for the things that our mothers do for us. Becoming a mother can be a scary thing in many ways, one of which is concerns about what happens with their employment? It is important for any expectant mother to be to always be … Continued

Blog Family Law News

March 20, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Stepmothers may not have parental responsibility for your Stepchildren

Mother’s Day is fast approaching on 22nd March 2020 and this day should be just as much about celebrating Stepmothers as well as Mothers! Did you know as a Stepmother you may not have parental responsibility for your Stepchildren? This means that you do not have an automatic right to apply to spend time with … Continued

Blog Employment News

March 12, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Uber drivers are employees – French Court of Cassation rules

The French Court of Cassation (‘the Court’) has ruled that Uber drivers are employees and not independent contractors in a decision which grapples with some of the key issues in the Uber v Aslam case due to be heard by the UK Supreme Court in July 2020. Although limited to French law (in which individuals … Continued

March 11, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Uninsured Drivers Claims: Public Roads and Private Lands

The case of the Motor Insurer’s Bureau v Lewis (2019) heard by the Supreme Court last month, involved a motor vehicle accident that occurred on private land. Mr Lewis was injured by Mr Tindale who collided with him in an uninsured vehicle when Mr Lewis was walking in one on Mr Tindale’s private fields. As … Continued

Blog News Private Client

March 10, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Daughter gives up job to challenge validity of father’s Will

Brian Cole was a former lifeboat captain and he had one daughter, Sonya Young. Mr Cole had made a few Wills during his lifetime with Mrs Young as the main beneficiary of his 2008 Will. In his 2012 Will, Mr Cole’s then partner was favoured over Mrs Young. In Mr Cole’s 2013 Will, Mrs Young … Continued

Blog Family Law News

March 6, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

Law Thoughts: You are more likely to get divorced if you live by the sea

Divorce is never a happy event and while it is something experienced by many people, it would be a rare person who wouldn’t have preferred not to go through the experience (however happy they were with the decision to split in the first place). When considering different ways to avoid getting divorced at all, one … Continued

March 4, 2020
by Lyons Davidson

QOCS in appeals

The effect of qualified one way costs shifting (QOCS) protection means that a costs order against a personal injury claimant can only be enforced up to the amount of any damages ordered in favour of the claimant. Often, where claimants are wholly unsuccessful, this avoids the payment of any costs. Wickes Building Supplies Limited v … Continued

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