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  • Covid-19 Pandemic could result in 3,500 potentially avoidable cancer deaths

    Disruption to cancer diagnosis services (referrals and routine screening) and people avoiding healthcare because of the COVID-19 pandemic could result in around 3,500 potentially avoidable deaths from the four main cancers in England by 2025, according to new research published in The Lancet Oncology journal.

    This may result in an increase of people suing the NHS for medical negligence due to diagnosis and treatment being delayed.

     

    Suffering negligence at the hands of a medical professional can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our Medical Negligence solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Incredible Edible Todmorden

    Incredible Edible Todmorden

    A community food scheme in Todmorden where fruit and vegetables are grown in public places across the town for the town’s residents to pick and eat has inspired a global movement of growers.

    Incredible Edible Todmorden have had gardeners take over unused or unattractive bits of public land to plant food to feed the community. It now has approximately 70 sites around the town, from vegetable patches outside the police station to herb planters at the train station.

    The word spread through media coverage and there are now as many as 500 community food growing groups across the world using the Incredible Edible name.

    In France, the movement is called as Les Incroyables Comestibles, with 300 groups around the country. There are sister groups in Israel, Palestine, Colombia and Brazil – all growing food to share with others.

    During a visit to Todmorden by Prince Charles in 2010 the Prince said: “The Incredible Edible Todmorden initiative is inspiring. I am thrilled that the Start tour has highlighted it as a shining example of how individuals in communities can support one another to live more sustainable lives.”

     

    Wrigley Claydon Solicitors have been trusted for 225 years and since opening our office in Todmorden in 1980 have been a cornerstone in providing legal services to the residents of Todmorden and the local areas.

  • Legal action taken against Celtic Football Club regarding sexual abuse allegations

    Formal legal action has begun against Celtic Football Club regarding claims it failed to protect victims from sex abusers working around Celtic Boys’ Club.

     

    Celtic declined to answer questions put forward by the Guardian in relation to the legal action but instead referred to a statement made by the club in February, where it said: “Celtic Football Club is appalled by any form of historic abuse and has great sympathy for those who suffered abuse and for their families. “The club is very sorry that these events took place. The abuse of young people is an abhorrent crime.”

     

    The statement also said: “With regard to the allegations regarding historic abuse at Celtic Boys’ Club (which, so far as we have been made aware, relate to the period prior to 1997), although Celtic Football Club is a separate organisation, we take these extremely seriously because of the historic contacts between the two organisations.”

    Historic sexual abuse cases often involve abuse over a number of years within a family, at a school, in residential care homes or the church.

    We have helped a number of clients who have been victims of historic sexual abuse and have successfully secured thousands of pounds for them.  

    Suffering abuse can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Separation and Divorce in challenging times

    With the incremental easing of some of the lockdown restrictions enquiries about divorce and separation are on the rise.

    During the last few months, new enquires were focussed on the reactions to the restrictions imposed by the Prime Minister; such as how best to manage the arrangements for children who were used to spending time between two households (there was never any restriction to prevent the continuance of that) and the impact on the finances of the households where one or other parties circumstances were radically changed.

    Now we are seeing increasing demand for advice about the divorce process and the financial consequences of a likely separation.

    The process in Parliament to make a change to the Divorce law ended on the 17th of June and now awaits Royal Assent (essentially the Queen putting her signature to the new law) but the new “no fault” law allowing a divorce without blame is unlikely to become “useable” until Autumn 2021 according to the Justice Minister.

    If you are thinking about or are ready to separate, we are here to assist and guide you with all aspects of that.

    Our Family Law Solicitors (headed by Rhona Royle) are both committed to helping you through this sensitive time with skill, compassion and good old-fashioned common sense.

  • A Helping Hand

    Many people will have been isolating over recent months and some will be continuing to do so. It is at times like these that we realise how much we depend on others to help us out and that it’s essential to have a good network of people we can rely on. However, those we rely on need to have the tools to enable them to help us. During lock down many people have found a Lasting Power of Attorney was invaluable and many others have come to realise the need to have one.

     

    So what is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

    In its simplest form it is a legal document that you sign authorising someone to help deal with your affairs if necessary.

     

    Why can my next of kin not help me without one?

    More and more authorities are now requiring a Power of Attorney because sadly individuals have been taken advantage of by their family.

     

    Why should I make one now when I am fit and healthy?

    If you wait until you sadly have lost mental capacity due to illness or dementia it will sadly be too late for a Power of Attorney.

     

    How can I make a Power of Attorney?

    You can download the forms from the Office of the Public Guardian website or contact a solicitor. A solicitor will be able to act as the witness to your signatures and also carry out the assessment necessary to confirm you have the ability to make the Power of Attorney. Please call 0161 624 6811 or email rld@wrigleyclaydon.com and one of our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and the prepare the paperwork for you if you decide to proceed.

  • New insolvency law to help businesses survive in face of ‘aggressive debt recovery’ during pandemic

    Businesses struggling to stay afloat through the Covid-19 crisis could be saved by the introduction of a new Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill giving companies time to restructure, refinance and keep trading when they might otherwise go out of business because of debts caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

    Under the rules, wrongful trading provisions will be temporarily suspended; meaning directors could continue trading through the pandemic without the threat of personal liability.

    Wrongful trading makes it an offence for a company to continue trading when they know a business will not be able to avoid going into liquidation. However, the pandemic means that thousands of businesses have found themselves in a position where they must trade when they are technically insolvent.

    The measure will suspend the use of written demands from creditors to pay a debt, known as statutory demands, where the debt has been caused by the coronavirus crisis.

    Winding-up petitions, which allow creditors to demand that a company in default of its debt payments will also be suspended until at least the end of June.

    Directors still have legal responsibilities under wider company law and these duties would remain in place, as would measures in insolvency law to penalise directors who abuse their position.

    When it comes to legal advice, all businesses need someone skilled, reliable and experienced they can turn to for support and guidance. Call John Porter  in our Company and Commercial Dept on 0161 624 6811(Option 4) or email jap@wrigleyclaydon.com.

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  • Victoria Beckham’s fashion brand sued by former employee…

    Victoria Beckham‘s fashion brand is being sued by a former employee who claims she developed carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of working for the company.

    The NHS describes carpal tunnel syndrome as “pressure on a nerve in your wrist” that causes tingling, numbness and pain in your hand and fingers.

    Kristina Kubilene alleges that she worked up to 15 hours a day for seven days in the lead-up to New York Fashion Week. The pattern cutter claims that sustaining the  “repetitive” and “awkward” movements that were required for her role has left her with a severe injury that means she is now unable to work.

    Suffering an injury can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Conor McGregor loses three-year legal battle with clothing brand

    MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s application to register the name ‘Conor McGregor’ as a trademark for the sale of clothing across the EU has been rejected by the European Union Intellectual Property Office at Alicante in Spain.

    EUIPO upheld an objection by a Dutch clothing firm, McGregor IP BV against the application. It sells clothing under the ‘McGREGOR’ brand.

    The EU trademark office refused the trademark for clothing due to the likelihood of confusion amongst the public concerning the proposed Conor McGregor brand and the DD McGregor brand used by McGregor IP BV.

    EUIPO also has ordered McGregor to pay the fees and costs incurred by the Dutch company in the action.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • ‘Corona divorce’: A Japanese rental firm offers apartments to give couples time apart from their spouses

    Kasoku, a Japanese short-term rental firm is marketing its empty apartments for 4,400 yen ($40) a day as a way for stressed couples to get some time apart during the virus lockdown, similar to an Airbnb type arrangement.

    The service also comes with the offer of a free 30-minute divorce consultation with a legal official.

    The firm’s campaign comes as the hashtag “corona-divorce” has trended on Japanese Twitter.

    All matters relating to the breakdown of a family, particularly those involving children, are distressing. As specialist family lawyers we pride ourselves on the ability to deal with these sympathetically and efficiently. Call Rhona Royle or Terri Pickup in our Family Department on 0161 624 6811(Option 5) or email rmr@wrigleyclaydon.com or tp@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Section on Coronavirus Act 2020 introduced for Landlords

    Section on Coronavirus Act 2020 introduced for Landlords

    Last month, Section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 was introduced to ban the forfeit of commercial leases until 30 June 2020 – or longer if the government deems it necessary – for not paying rent.

    However, this does not stop landlords from issuing statutory demand notices and winding up orders, making debt claims or pursuing Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR). These notices can push businesses into insolvency within days.

    Larger brands such as Pho, David Lloyd Clubs and PureGym have been affected.

    The advice given to retailers is to talk to the landlord, discuss payment plans and try to find a way forward.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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