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New Regulations on Section 106 Monitoring Fees

A further regulation has been published this week (week commencing 3rd June) amending the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 Amongst a series of variations and improvements to the CIL regime, there is a provision which...
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Introducing Ruth Meyer, head of our Court of Protection team

We asked Boyes Turner partner, Ruth Meyer, about how she supports children with cerebral palsy andtheir families through her role in the Court of Protection team. Ruth qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and is also...
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Can you fairly dismiss an employee for discussing their religious beliefs?

Co-authored by Rachael Brenchley, Trainee, Employment Team Religious beliefs are a protected characteristic for the purpose of the Equality Act 2010 so a prudent employer should be cautious about disciplining an employee where the employees...
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New Homes defective boundary features – who is responsible?

A recent High Court decision in Thomas and Another v Taylor Wimpey Developments Limited and Others (May 2019) has shed some light on the question of who is liable for repair of defective workmanship to...
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Valproate and birth defects: were you told the facts?

The anti-convulsant drug, sodium valproate, is used to treat epilepsy. It is also used as a mood stabiliser for people with bipolar disorder. Valproate is also known by various trade names, including Epilim and Epival....
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Why do children need to wear cycle helmets?

The health benefits of cycling are widely recognised for children who cycle for fun in parks and off-road environments, but also on the roads to get to school. Health and fitness, as well as environmental...
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Head of Personal Injury Team at Boyes Turner, Kim Milan, welcomes one of her Team members’ appointment to Director

Kim Smerdon, Head of the personal injury team at Boyes Turner, has praised the contribution of one of her senior solicitors, Laura Magson, to the department after her recent promotion to Director. Laura Magson now...
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Living with cerebral palsy brain injury – Can I still have an active lifestyle?

As specialist serious injury solicitors, we know the many ways that life can be altered after a brain injury, not just for the injured person but for their family too. It is important both for the...
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Jan’s amputation story: Little victories; lots of frustrations

When 58-year-old nurse, Jan, went into hospital to have her colostomy reversed, she could never have imagined how much her life was about to change. Jan had lived with the colostomy for a year after...
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Five child amputees who went on to become successful athletes

Losing a limb is a life changing occurrence. For many amputees, the ordinary activities of everyday life have to be rethought and relearned. Child amputees, in particular, require long term support to enable them to...
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Awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis

According to The UK Sepsis Trust, every year 52,000 people in the UK die from Sepsis. Those that survive this aggressive infection/illness, can be left with very severe injuries and complications. Boyes Turner solicitors are...
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Cover pricing in the construction industry

In 2008 the Office of Fair Trading imposed fines of £129.2 million on 103 construction firms which it found had colluded with competitors when pricing building contracts. The fines resulted from what was, at the...
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Strike-Out: Where tribunals need to take care

Employers may sometimes need to respond to confused or confusing claims issued by former employees who are not legally represented. Often it will not be clear precisely what the individual is seeking to claim, or...
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Key issues for customers to consider when negotiating logistics and warehousing contracts

Outsourcing warehousing and logistics services is an effective way to cut down operating costs and improve services. If youre looking to procure these services for your business, here are some key issues to look out...
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What is the difference between can’t pay and won’t pay

We all have those customers who avoid paying in accordance with the terms of the contract or, who delay payment for as long as possible or, simply refuse to pay. In this article we look...
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Coroners and Inquests: What do I need to know?

Information for bereaved family members of those with asbestos related illnesses We act for bereaved families who have often lost a loved one due to asbestos related illness, such as mesothelioma or lung cancer. What...
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