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May 25 2018 will mark a major divide in how businesses handle user data. This is because on this day, a new data protection bill, namely the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), will take full effect. While it may seem like another legal formality, it is anything but and it will still apply after Brexit. What’s the story? The new GDPR regulations will widen the definition of personal data. Any information relating to a person or data subject, that can be used to directly or indirectly identify the person is affected. In addition to the usual suspects (name, picture, email address, contact...
A great selection of winter woollies were on show in our offices at Leek, Hanley, Uttoxeter and Eccleshall where our staff raised cash for charity. Everyone donned their Christmas jumpers in return for donations to raise money for the Save The Children Christmas Jumper Day and for local charity The Donna Louise based at Trentham. This is the second year we have raised cash for charity this way, and so far the national Save The Children campaign has raised more than £167,000 which helps to fund projects around the world from healthcare to education, protection and food. Emma Gould, a...
We have strengthened our team with the appointment of two new residential property conveyancers. Sam Tolley has joined the firm as a conveyancing executive specialising in residential and commercial property, having worked at a legal firm in Newcastle which focuses on new builds. Originally from Birmingham, Sam came to the area to study law at Keele and he is now working towards his qualification as a chartered legal executive based at our office in Leek. He said: “I’m really happy to have joined the team here at Bowcock & Pursaill as I enjoy dealing with property matters, but I would also...
What is it? High Speed 2 (HS2) is a £55.7 billion government scheme to construct a new high-speed railway network connecting London, the West Midlands, Leeds and Manchester. It will mean journeys from Birmingham to Manchester will be halved in time, from 80 minutes to 40 minutes. The line is being built through 45 miles of Staffordshire countryside, to the east of the Shropshire border, and the full extent of the route between Fradley and Crewe has been unveiled as part of HS2 Phase 2a. Construction is set to start in 2020/21 The line to Birmingham will open in 2026...
The legal process involved in selling a home can be complicated and you will need to instruct one of our residential property team to act for you when you’re ready to start the transaction. They will prepare the contracts, obtain the title deeds and reply to any enquires raised, but you can help the process run smoothly and speedily by gathering together the following documents, certificates and paperwork which we’ll need from you: Proof of Identity– We will need proof of your address such as a bank statement or a utility bill which must not be more than 3 months...
We are proud to be forging ahead with our community ties in Eccleshall town. Since first opening our doors in Stafford Street in 2015 we have become involved with sponsorship of several key community groups and events including Eccleshall in Bloom, the 70th Anniversary Eccleshall Show and the sponsorship of Eccleshall Football Club. Our most recent involvement with local initiatives has been in our active involvement with The Eccleshall Network (TEN), a newly launched not-for-profit organisation which helps connect residents, business and charitable organisations in the town. Bowcock & Pursaill firm partner Rob Fearnley will be guest speaker at TEN’s first event on 7 November where he will...
A re-designed Divorce Petition came into force as from 4 September this year. Here, Lisa Cogger our family and matrimonial specialist, looks at some of the changes which have been made and how those differences are viewed within the legal process. As from 4 September 2017, the Courts no longer accept ‘old’ Divorce Petitions, with solicitors having been using the new style forms as from 7 August 2017. Much of the new style Petition remains the same in terms of content. However, the design format has undergone a significant re-vamp in an attempt to make the divorce/dissolution process more user-friendly....
On July 26 the Employment Tribunal system changed as the UK Supreme Court declared Employment Tribunal fees unlawful. Employment law solicitor Tim Wolley looks at what this landmark ruling means for employers and how it could impact your business. What is an Employment Tribunal? As an employer, your staff may make a claim to an Employment Tribunal if they feel they have been treated unlawfully in terms of: Unfair dismissal Discrimination Unfair deductions from pay More claims expected The Supreme Court decision will mean that there will inevitably be a significant rise in the number of employers facing employment tribunal claims....
Grandparents’ Rights There can be many reasons why family relationships do not run smoothly. As grandparents, exactly what rights do you have if you have been denied access to your grandchildren? Here our Family and Matrimonial specialist, Caroline Gregg, answers your key questions. What legal rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren? Sadly, grandparents do not have an automatic right to contact with their grandchildren. However, family courts will recognise the invaluable role which grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives and it is very rare that a court would refuse access unless there is evidence of serious welfare concerns...
Founded in 1927, Bowcock & Pursaill has been our clients’ number one choice for solicitors in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire for almost 100 years. We also act on behalf of clients throughout the country.
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