Entries by Jenny Carpenter

Criminal Court Charge Review

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Today the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Michael Gove has announced that the criminal court charge that was only imposed as recently as April this year will be abolished with effect from 24th December.  He stated: “The courts take money from offenders in a number of ways, including fines, the victim surcharge, […]

Happy Birthday Sue

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  Our Practice Manager Sue Lawton got a surprise on arrival at work – her office had been decorated by the Sawston office staff with banners, balloons and streamers for her birthday, and is pictured with some of the lovely gifts she received. Jenny CarpenterJennifer Carpenter became Managing Partner of the firm in January 2014. She was appointed […]

HMRC Cash Seizure

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The Finance Bill currently in Parliament will authorise HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with the right to seize money directly from the bank accounts of taxpayers who have failed to pay their taxes. Under the rules, HMRC will be able to take money, but must leave the taxpayer with a minimum of £5,000 in their […]

Problem With Transferring Property To Family Members

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For many people their home is their only or main asset and such people are often concerned about that asset having to be sold in order to meet the costs of care. Often people seek to transfer their homes to third parties (usually their children) to avoid them being brought into assessment, and perhaps not […]

Standard Form Letters Not Sufficient To Properly Advise Client In Relation To A Personal Injury Claim

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In Procter v Raleys Solicitors (A Firm) [2015] EWCA Civ 400, the Court of Appeal considered an appeal against a finding that a solicitors’ firm had failed to properly advise its client about his claim. In dismissing an appeal against a decision that a firm of solicitors (R), had failed to properly advise its client […]

Forward Joke And Other e-mails At Your Peril

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Internet Misuse led to an employee being sacked for gross misconduct after he had already been given notice terminating his employment on the grounds of redundancy. In the case of Williams v Leeds United Football Club [2015] EWHC 376 Mr Williams was given 12 months notice in accordance with his contract for his employment to […]

FATCA Registrations Delay: Important Update

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has advised that some individuals are experiencing difficulties in validating Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) registrations, in advance of the 31 May 2015 deadline for reports. The advice from HMRC is that you should continue to file your FATCA return as soon as possible and it will not seek […]

Woman Jailed For Under Declaration Of Inheritance Tax

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will not hesitate to bring criminal proceedings when tax evasion is significant, as the recent jailing of a woman who under-declared the Inheritance Tax (IHT) due on her mother’s estate proves. The executor declared that the value of her late mother’s taxable estate to be approximately £285,000, well under the […]

Holiday Pay Tribunal Decision Appeal

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British Gas has lodged an appeal against the recent employment tribunal decision in Lock and others v British Gas Trading Ltd and another ET/1900503/12 which found that commission and similar payments should be included in holiday pay. If you have any concerns about this or other Employment Law issues please call Adams Harrison on 01799 523441 or send us […]

Increased Financial Penalty For Minimum Wage Violation

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Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 has increased the financial penalty for failure to comply with minimum wage amounts. If you have any concerns about this or other Employment Law issues please call Adams Harrison on 01799 523441 or send us a message using our contact form. Jenny CarpenterJennifer Carpenter became Managing Partner of the […]