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Attention to all Fleet Managers, Operators and Drivers travelling from Europe to the UK!

Open consultation – Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme

Up until 11:45pm on 12 September 2022, the UK Government are consulting on new regulations related to vehicle security and a new Level of Penalty: Code of Practice.

By 1st September this year, virtually all trusts must be registered with the government’s new “Trust Registration Service”.  Trustees could be fined if they don’t.  There are some exceptions; but we are recommending all trustees take advice before the deadline to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations.

Our latest employment law blog explains holiday entitlement rights, including how much notice is required when booking annual leave, whether an employer can cancel leave after it has been approved, and rights to unpaid leave.

As of 28 June 2022, a new offence of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving will apply. If your driving is “below” the expected and results in the “serious injury” of another, then this can be construed as causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (“the Act”) came into law on 24 March 2022, to resolve disputes between commercial landlords and tenants relating to the payment of Covid-19 related rent arrears.

The government has announced a new deal for private renters including a ban on no-fault evictions and making it easier for tenants to keep pets in an attempt to “redress the balance between landlords and 4.4 million private rented tenants”.

In support of Dementia Action Week, our specialist Wills, Trusts and Probate team explores some of the practical issues to consider when supporting a loved one with dementia.

Rothera Bray Personal Injury Department is pleased to announce its support of the Back Up Trust.

If you run or have just set up a business, you might be considering whether you need a shareholders’ agreement. In our latest blog Lauren Kilbride, a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’ corporate and commercial department, explains what shareholders’ agreements are, the benefits of having one and the risks involved by failing to have a shareholders’ agreement in place.

We are delighted to announce that our partner and Head of Wills and Probate Jayne Smith has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Nottinghamshire Law Society Awards.

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Charity Golf Day, taking place on Thursday 15th September at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre.

This year, SFE, a membership body representing over 1,600 solicitors specialising in working with older and vulnerable people, has launched “Update Your Will Week” (28th March – 3rd April) in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of updating your will regularly.