Latest Legal News
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When ‘Happy New Year’ isn’t ‘Happily Ever After’
Why do people get divorced in January? Many people aim to change things in their life after the New Year…
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Divorcing at Christmas – tips from your friendly local solicitor
Christmas is renowned for being a stressful time, and for many married couples, it can be the final straw –…
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Beware when hiring boats while on holiday
Boating holidays provide an excellent way of experiencing the UK’s network of inland waterways and the vast majority of the…
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Part-time music teacher wins landmark case in the Supreme Court on holiday pay calculations for ‘part-year’ workers
Hopkins Solicitors on 20th of July 2022, saw a landmark judgment in favour of their music teacher client, Mrs Lesley…
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Free domestic abuse legal clinic in Eastwood
Women who have experienced Domestic Abuse will have the chance to sit down with legal experts for free and discover…
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Return your meal – it just might save you a trip to A&E
Refusing a meal served at a restaurant isn’t always because they didn’t bring you the right dish or cook it…
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I was in a car accident with minor injuries – how much will I get?
What road traffic accident laws changed in May of 2021? From 31/05/2021 onwards, if you were involved in a road…
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What if you can’t find someone’s Will? Is there a national database I can search?
We always tell our clients that the legally binding version of their Will (the original signed copy) should be kept…
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Legal Guide: Accidents on Holiday
If you are like most Brits, you’ve been waiting for what feels like years now to get away this summer…
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Legal Guide: Business debt collection
Q: What should I do if I have overdue invoices due to my business? The most important aspect of debt…
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How to make a claim for minor injuries in a road traffic accident
The law has changed for any drivers or passengers, involved in road traffic collisions, wanting to claim for minor injuries…
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No Fault Divorce is here – The blame game is finally over!
On the 6th of April 2022, new legislation comes into effect regarding “no fault” divorces in England and Wales. This…
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Did you know if you are a Key Worker you could get 30-50% off your first home?
The government’s First Homes Scheme allows a first time buyer to potentially get a 30-50% discount on their purchase price,…
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Declaration of Parentage
A Declaration of Parentage declares whether a named individual is the legal parent of another person under English law. It…
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The busiest property market in over a decade
Buying a house, why does the conveyancing process take SO long? We have all heard the horror stories from our…
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Why is it important that a worker makes sure to sign a contract on their first day of work?
The importance of issuing written terms at the start of any engagement – be it for an employee, worker, or…
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Why is it imperative employers issue their workers a contract starting on day one?
The importance of issuing written terms at the start of any engagement – be it for an employee, worker, or self-employed…
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New Stanton Park scoops ‘Deal of the Year’ at Bricks Awards
The deal to secure the regeneration of one of the largest potential development sites in the East Midlands has been…
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How much will it cost me to bring a Personal Injury claim?
A common worry that new client’s or new enquiries tend to have regarding Personal Injury claims is whether they will…
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The furlough scheme ends on 30 September 2021. As an employer, are you prepared?
According to estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility, from March 2020 to the end of September 2021, the cost…
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Failure to furlough could mean it was an unfair dismissal
Mhindurwa v Lovingangels Care is a really interesting tribunal case, in which the employment judge held that employers have a…
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NHS Complaints procedure
Below is a guide on how to complain to the hospital or your GP about the care you have received….
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Sleeping whilst on a sleep-in shift is not classed at work
March 2021 saw the Supreme court case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson Blake decided. The supreme court decision has…
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Why does my child’s personal injury claim case have to go to court?
At Hopkins, we want you to get the best settlement figure possible for your child. If your child has sadly…