Molesworths News Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
All the latest industry and legal news from your team at Molesworths.
Family Pay Price for Executor Appointment
Date online: 12/01/2011
When appointing an executor, it is vital that you make sure you choose someone who is trustworthy.
Half-Sister Given Access to Siblings
Date online: 11/01/2011
The half-sister of two children in the sole care of their father has been allowed indirect contact with them, following a ruling of the Court of Appeal.
Children and Contact Arrangements
Date online: 20/12/2010
Two recent decisions in child contact cases illustrate that the courts recognise the importance, where possible, of children having a relationship with both of their parents.
New rates of statutory maternity pay and sick pay announced
Date online: 10/12/2010
The Minister of State for the Department for Work and Pensions, Steve Webb, has announced the proposed rates for statutory sick pay and statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay for 2011.
Plans for 20 weeks' maternity leave on full pay rejected
Date online: 09/12/2010
At a meeting of the EU Employment Council, a large majority of ministers rejected the European Parliament’s proposal to legislate for 20 weeks of maternity leave at full pay.
'Read and Understood' Not Enough, Says FSA
Date online: 08/12/2010
When purchasing goods or services on the Internet, it is common for websites to include, normally at a stage before a contract is formed, a tick-box which must be completed to confirm that you have read and understood the necessary terms and conditions.
