Lawyers
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This article focuses on key clauses within franchise agreements and covers the sale of the business clause. Franchise agreements tend to be weighted slightly in favour of the franchisor, which...
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Mr A has been attending his eye clinic regularly due to his glaucoma diagnosis. However, from 2006, there was a failure to note his increasing intraocular pressures and make a...
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A franchise agreement is a document that outlines in legal terms how the franchisor/franchisee relationship works. The contents of a franchise agreement will vary depending upon the franchise system, but in...
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The recent case of White v Alder [2025] EWCA Civ 392 has reaffirmed the legal weight of boundary demarcation agreements, and, importantly, clarified that they are binding not only on...
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The recent Upper Tribunal ruling in Gravesham Borough Council v On Tower UK Ltd has provided important clarification on the interaction between the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the 1954...
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A recent decision from the UK Supreme Court has provided helpful guidance on the rules surrounding adverse possession — and a timely reminder of the importance of resolving property disputes...
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Action For Brain Injury Week promotes support for those with a brain injury and those supporting them. Headway, the brain injury association, are running their annual awareness campaign to highlight...
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Graham Heywood, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has successfully settled a claim on behalf of the family of a man who died as a result of an...
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When the Employment Rights Bill comes into force, employers will be under a duty to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This will extend the...
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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2025: Understanding the Impact and Importance of Early Intervention
On 16 May 2025, Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day offers an important opportunity to shine a light on the challenges faced by people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and...
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Ashtons Legal asbestos-related disease claim specialist, Ruth Hinchliffe, has obtained a settlement of £110,000 for the family of a mesothelioma sufferer, Mr P, who sadly lost his battle with the...
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Our next spotlight is on Mohammed Haleem, a Solicitor in our Corporate and Commercial team. What is your role at Ashtons? I am a Corporate Solicitor, based in the Cambridge...
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