Oct 23
When you think of depictions of law on TV you might probably think of a gritty court room drama, however Channel 5 recently brought us "The Inheritance" dealing with death...
Oct 23
‘One in ten people are estimated to have dyslexia according to the British Dyslexia Association,’ says Sally Togher, Head of Employment at Raworths. ‘Dyslexia awareness week runs from 2 -...
Aug 23
Obtaining a court judgment for payment from a debtor can be a huge relief, particularly where a dispute has been contested. However, enforcing that judgment and actually obtaining payment can...
Aug 23
Using a settlement agreement to bring an employment relationship to an end, and effectively wipe the slate clean, can be very useful. But, to start the conversation, employers need to...
Jun 23
According to the Office for National Statistics, before the Covid pandemic only one in eight working adults reported working from home at least once during the previous seven days. This...
May 23
Travelling abroad with children over the summer holidays for most is an exciting family experience. But for some separated families it is not always straight forward. Claire Hunter, Associate Solicitor...
May 23
Other than the usual April updates to statutory rates, it looks deceptively quiet on the regulatory front for employers. But the end of the year could see the biggest shake-up...
May 23
Raworths has recruited three new hires and celebrated two newly qualified solicitors as part of its ongoing strategic growth plan which sees the Harrogate law firm continue to strengthen its...
Mar 23
Destruction of damming evidence by defendants in anticipation of litigation is a frequent occurrence and can make the difference between a win and a loss at Court. So how can...
Mar 23
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has recently released an interesting analysis of data extracted from the 2021 Census regarding relationship status. The key themes from the report include the...
Feb 23
Ellie Foster is a Legal Director in the Family team at Raworths. In this article Ellie looks at the draft legislation recently published by the government relating to proposed changes...
Feb 23
Raworths in Harrogate has announced the promotion of Adam Colville-Robins to an Associate in the firm’s highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, the latest in a series of promotions at the...
Feb 23
Warranties and indemnities are frequently included in commercial agreements. Their aim is to provide a right of redress where one party provides to another critical information which later turns out...
Feb 23
Performance management can be distracting, challenging and time-consuming,according to Deborah Boylan, Partner and Head of Employment at Raworths. The first challenge is to determine if this is a capability issue...
Jan 23
Business partnerships are like any other relationship. There needs to be trust, commitment, an understanding as to respective roles and a shared vision. Unfortunately, business relationships can fall apart just...
Jan 23
Have you ever spotted someone wearing a lanyard with a sunflower as a means of indicating that they have a non-visible disability (also known as a hidden or invisible disability)?...
Dec 22
For a business to grow and prosper, it is vital that the people at the helm get on and have a shared vision about key issues of strategic importance. Where...
Dec 22
An emergency can arise from many foreseen and unforeseen situations, the most common being fire, flood, explosions, vehicle impact and spillages. Serious damage to business premises can inflict long term...
Nov 22
If you have entered a business contract which does not, with the benefit of hindsight, accurately reflect the terms that were discussed, or which contains a fundamental error or misunderstanding,...
Nov 22
Recent advances in technology mean that there are now numerous ways to monitor employees, including via a webcam on staff computers or by checking browser histories, email content and phone...
Nov 22
Following the death of a loved one, additional upset can be caused by a challenge to the validity of the will by a disappointed beneficiary on the basis that the...
Sep 22
Being dismissed for misconduct can have a devastating impact on an employee’s future job opportunities. Before fairly dismissing someone for misconduct, employers must be able to show that they reasonably...
Jul 22
Many businesses are still run as a traditional partnership. Indeed, they have many advantages including the ability to keep financial information confidential, less onerous compliance with statutory rules for companies...
Mar 22
The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, including breach of a statutory duty or restriction and some other substantial reason capable of justifying dismissal. The most commonly used...
Mar 22
It might not be often you hear those words but that’s exactly what Rhona said on Emmerdale on Monday (28 February). Upon hearing that her abusive deceased ex-husband Pierce had...
