An employee who was unable to enter into a share purchase plan because he wasn’t allowed to receive company emails while off work with stress has won a disability discrimination claim.
Woman only gets 25% of house she shared with abusive partner
Unmarried couples who share a home should consider drawing up an agreement about how much of the property each one of them owns. Failure to do so can lead to confusion and potential hardship, as illustrated in a recent case before the Court of Appeal. It involved a woman who had lived with her abusive partner for 34 years until his death in 2009. They had two children together and …Read More
Family courts to have power to order DNA Paternity Tests
Family courts in England will soon be able to order DNA tests to establish a child’s parentage. It’s hoped the move will reduce delays and unnecessary arguments during divorce cases.
Shared ownership homes to become easier and quicker to sell
It could soon be easier for people in shared ownership homes to sell their property. The government funded schemes enable people to buy a share in a property, with a registered housing provider owning the rest. Typically, a purchaser may buy a 50% share in the home with the option of increasing their stake if and when they can afford to do so. Under the current system, when someone wants …Read More
Legal first as obese worker wins disability harassment claim
An obese employee has won a disability harassment claim after being taunted about his weight by a work colleague. It’s the first case of its kind in the UK since the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled last year that obesity could be considered as a disability in certain circumstances.
Concert in a Car Park !!!!
A Concert in a Car Park!! Kate Whitley It seems an unlikely venue but with creative vision Kate Whitley collaborated with conductor Christopher Stark to organise a performance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring by 102 musicians in a disused multi storey car park in Peckham.
Latest Angell Piano Trio Concert March 2015
Angell Piano Trio in Concert with Matthew Rose and featuring guest pianist Kate Whitley Sunday 15 March 2015 6.30 p.m. at the Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8RE
Daughter must repay money gained through undue influence
A woman has been ordered to return money she received from her mother after a court ruled she gained it through undue influence. The case involved a mother who had made a Will that included two houses. In the will she shared her estate between her siblings, children and grandchildren. She had previously transferred £290,000 to one of her daughters and her husband. She then sold her houses and transferred …Read More
Dispute over dementia sufferer’s money
Two sisters have been appointed to manage the estate of their mother who is suffering from dementia. The appointments were made by the Court of Protection despite an objection from a brother of the two sisters. The case involved a woman who had not drawn up a lasting power of attorney stating who she wanted to look after her affairs for her if she ever lost capacity to do so …Read More
First-time home buyers get 20% off
New homes are to be offered at a minimum 20% discount to first-time buyers under the age of 40. The Starter Home initiative is a government scheme to help young people on to the housing ladder and encourage construction firms to build more homes. It’s hoped that up to 100,000 buyers will benefit. The initiative is being made possible by a change to the planning system. The idea is to …Read More