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Withdrawing an Employment Offer

PostedJuly 22, 2014

Many employers will be familiar with the scenario in which they offer a job to someone, only to then find out that they no longer have a need to take...

Ashtons Legal supports CABs as they raise awareness locally of the effects of legal aid changes on those who need advice

PostedJune 19, 2014

Ashtons Legal supports CABs as they raise awareness locally of the effects of legal aid changes on those who need advice Ashtons Legal was proud to co-sponsor a debate in...

Addenbrooke’s Hospital is at the heart of a legal challenge over their ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ policy

PostedMay 6, 2014

Addenbrooke’s Hospital is at the heart of a legal challenge over their ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ policy. The family of Janet Tracey, who died in March 2011 are seeking a national...

Business and pensioners come out on top in Osborne’s Spring budget

PostedMarch 25, 2014

UK business was given a helping hand in last week’s budget, with a package of measures designed to stimulate the economy. This year’s Spring budget was made against a radically...

Ukraine and Europe’s bread basket

PostedMarch 11, 2014

According to HSBC’s most recent email report published by Mark Beresford-Smith, in the short term we don’t need to get anxious about the supply of cereals and course grains. But...

Ashtons Legal treasure hunt raises £2,000 for charity

PostedFebruary 28, 2014

Ashtons Legal was delighted to host its inaugural charity treasure hunt in Cambridge last night. 23 teams from a range of local firms and organisations took part to raise funds...

The Treatment of Trusts under French Law

PostedFebruary 6, 2014

Until the introduction of a French finance law in 2011, there had been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the French treatment of trusts. Since then, a new regime has brought...

Weight loss surgery: up to two million could benefit

PostedJanuary 17, 2014

Up to two million people in England could be eligible for weight loss surgery, experts say. Bariatric surgery, such as the fitting of gastric bands, can cut the risk of...

Ashtons Legal supports family as Coroner investigates death of man who died at the Wedgewood Unit, Bury St Edmunds

PostedJanuary 13, 2014

An inquest opens on Wednesday (15 January) in Bury St Edmunds into the death of Joe Ruler, a young man who died aged 19 in August 2010 while a patient...

Employees still stuck with tribunal fees

PostedDecember 1, 2013

The public service union UNISON is challenging the Government over the introduction of fees for employees who wish to bring a case to an employment tribunal, but a decision on...

Countdown to Christmas comes with a warning for consumers

PostedNovember 27, 2013

As online sales continue to surge and retailers rev up ahead of the festive period, an Associate at Ashtons Legal, gives a reminder of what to watch out for, and...

Divorce in the digital age

PostedOctober 30, 2013

Separation and divorce involves a great deal of hurt, pain and anxiety. It is good to talk about your feelings, but in the age of social media, are we at...