Entries by Jenny Carpenter

Contentious Probate; 25 Years Not Too Late To Bring A Claim.

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Chief Master Marsh has given judgment in the case of Bhusate v Patel & others permitting a widower to bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”) 25 years and nine months after the deadline to do so. Ordinarily a claim under the Act must be brought within […]

Noise Nuisance

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A recent High Court decision in the case of Fouladi v Darout Limited {2018] EWHC 3501 has confirmed the previous legal position that a landlord (freeholder) is not liable for nuisance caused by its tenant merely because the landlord did not take steps available to him to prevent what was causing the nuisance, even when […]

Do You Need To Watch Your Behaviour At The Work’s Christmas Do?

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Generally speaking in employment law terms if you attend a social event organized by your employer, with work colleagues this is considered an extension of the work place, even if it does not take place at your normal place of work. This means that the normal rules of conduct and behaviour apply. Those committing any […]

Employment Tribunals of England and Wales Latest Statistics

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The Employment Tribunals of England and Wales have reported the last quarter’s statistics for April to June 2018 for claims issued within the Employment Tribunals. There has been a 165% increase in claims.  This is thought to be  attributed wholly to the fee regime being abolished.  The result though is that there is a shortage […]

Women In The Legal Profession

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An interesting article in the Law Society’s Gazette publication this month reports that there is a “female talent drain” in that whilst entry level to the profession appears to be open to everyone, it is not the same once the ladder is ascended in the profession.   The number of female partners in solicitors’ firms is […]

Adams Harrison At Haverhill Show

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Adams Harrison were proud to be one of the sponsors for the Haverhill Show on Sunday 15th July 2018. By sponsoring £250 for the event it meant that various activities could be made available for children at a significantly reduced cost. We like to get involved in local events. It was lovely to be able […]

Equal Pay For Equal Work

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As long as 45 years ago measures were first introduced in the UK to address the difference in pay between men and women carrying out the same or similar work. It is considered, however that only limited progress has been made in bridging the gender pay gap. Up until the end of September 2014 the […]

Adams Harrison At Haverhill Show Video

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Jenny CarpenterManaging Partner / Solicitor Jennifer Carpenter became Managing Partner of the firm in January 2014. She was appointed as a Partner in January 2005, having qualified as a solicitor in 2000 after completing her training with the firm. She specialises in Employment, property dispute litigation and contentious probate. She has extensive experience of undertaking […]

Refund of Employment Tribunal Fees

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The Lord Chancellor has provided an update on employment tribunal fees to the House of Commons Justice Committee. A large number of potentially eligible people have apparently failed to apply since the refund scheme was rolled out in November last year, following the abolition of Tribunal fees. The Ministry of Justice is therefore writing to […]

Morrisons Supermarket Liable For Data Breach

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Morrisons Supermarket has been held liable for a data breach of 5,518 former and current employees’ personal data. On 4th December 2017 the High Court allowed a compensation claim by thousands of Morrisons Supermarket staff. A former staff member that had worked as a senior internal auditors at Morrisons had taken personal data from payroll […]