Nesting: What is it and does it benefit children?
You may have come across the term ‘nesting’ or ‘birdnesting’ in the context of post-separation parenting and divorce. In this piece, we look at nesting, its benefits and disadvantages. Nesting defined Nesting is a co-parenting arrangement where the children remain in the family home and the mum and dad alternate living there. In some cases, […]
Stonewalling: Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse includes various forms of harm, both visible and invisible. In this article we look at one form of invisible abuse – stonewalling – and aim to shed light on its profound impact on victims, and strategies to recognise and deal with it. Stonewalling as a form of domestic abuse When carried out intentionally, […]
Key changes to employment law coming into effect this April 2024
With numerous changes to employment law coming into effect from 6 April 2024, employees and employers should remain current and prepared for the latest legal developments. Our summary below highlights key changes that will be made to the following: National minimum wage Flexible working Carer’s leave Paternity leave Calculating holiday pay for irregular hours and […]
Understanding medical negligence in breast cancer
As part of Tees’ ongoing commitment to raising awareness about important legal and medical issues, we’ve prepared the following guide exploring the interaction between breast cancer and medical negligence. This guide aims to provide an overview of misdiagnosed breast cancer, common issues in medical care and bringing a legal claim, as well as providing resources […]
What is professional negligence?
If you have instructed a professional and consider that the professional has been negligent, you may want to recover the losses you have suffered. Claims can be brought against various professionals, including surveyors, architects, financial advisors, accountants, and solicitors. The term “professional” is undefined, but if you consider the person you instructed to act as […]
Spring budget 2024 – key points
On 6 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to the House of Commons declaring it was “a Budget for long-term growth.” The fiscal update included a number of new policy measures, such as a widely-anticipated reduction in National Insurance, abolition of the non-dom tax status and new savings products designed […]
