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Who chooses whether your kids get vaccinated?

In the UK, vaccination is voluntary, so you cannot be 'forced' to vaccinate your child. So, if you withhold consent it cannot be overriden.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/vaccination/

Who are you? Dealing with catfishers and online identity theft

Identity theft is a huge problem, but how secure are your details, and what can you do if someone adopts your identity online?

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/identity-theft/

Reservations over home buying reservation agreements

If there's one thing that infuriates house sellers (other than being gazumped) it's a buyer pulling out at the last moment without a good reason.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/reservation-agreements/

Get off my land! Who has the ‘right to roam’ over farmland?

Property expert Noel Martin looks at the rules and regulations around the right to roam and the responsibilities of both landowners and ramblers.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/trespass/

What protection do you have if you buy from an online auction site?

Consumer rights expert Megan Francis looks at the protection offered to buyers and sellers when they use online auction sites.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/buying-online-2/

What is adverse possession? – an explanation of the reality behind ‘squatter’s rights’

Property Solicitor Hannah Johnson looks at the myth and the reality behind squatter's rights and adverse possession in the UK.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/squatters-rights/

Pothole misery – after a cold, wet winter, who is responsible if your vehicle is damaged by a pothole?

Solicitor Deryn Fisher looks at the rules and regulations surrounding claims for damage to your vehicle due to hitting potholes on the road.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/potholes/

Landowner carries the can on illegal waste

Owners may be responsible for their tenants' illegal activities, as happened recently when the Environment Agency took action over waste wood stockpiling.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/environment-agency/

Stepping up to the challenge of the sale board

We look at the importance of getting your property ready and instructing an agent early in this year's property market given the uncertainty that lies ahead

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/buyers-market/

Wild Swimming – who’s responsible if things go wrong?

If you injure yourself when wild swimming on private land, who is responsible? We look at the legal do's and don'ts of wild swimming.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/wild-swimming/

Planning Permission – what happens if you’re refused permission and how to challenge a decision

If your application for planning permission gets refused, what can you do? Property Solicitor Jack Prosser takes a look at how to appeal.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/planning-permission/

What rights do absent parents have if they come back into a child’s life after several years’ away?

Family law solicitor Mary Vogiatzis looks at the rights of absentee parents and the complicated issue of parental responsibility.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/parental-responsibility/

Top Tips for Landlords: Complying with the new Energy efficiency legislation (EPC tests)

Property law solicitor Hannah Johnson looks at the EPC certification requirements for landlords, and what they might mean for tenants in old properties.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/epc-tests/

Chancellor’s Brexit brinkmanship puts the hold on

The continuing uncertainty over Brexit saw the Chancellor deliver a Spring Statement that was more holding plan than action plan.

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Brexit: maddening but not frustrating when it comes to contracts

High Court ruling stops Medicines Agency pullin out a £500m lease for its London-based headquarters based on UK's departure from the EU.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/contracts-brexit/

April rains for employers with raft of new legislation

For employers, April 2019 brings new requirements that include higher tribunal compensation awards, itemised payslips, and gender pay reporting

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/employment-rights/

Drone wars – what’s the latest legislation on the use of drones?

How close to an airport can you fly a drone? We look at the new laws surrounding no-fly zones, and the fines faced if you don't have the right drone licence

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/drones/

When does a hug become unacceptable behaviour?

Is it ever okay to give someone a hug? We look at how to approach physical contact in the workplace, and what to consider before you go in for that hug.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/hugging-workplace/

Wind farms – are they really good neighbours?

Wind farms - are they really good neighbours or should you object to that planning permission application? We take a look at your options.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/wind-farms/

Change of use – what’s the process?

Can you change the use of a building without going through the red tape of applying for planning permission? We take a look at building classifications.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/change-of-use/

I’ll make a note of that – asking to see your medical records

Can your doctor refuse to let you see your own medical notes? We take a look at the law and what rights you have when requesting access to your data.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/data-access/

Could that family holiday cost you more than you thought?

If you take your kids out of school during term time for a family holiday, could you end up paying more in fines than you save on the cost of that break?

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/school-holidays/

Happy snapping – taking pictures without the owner’s consent

If someone takes your photo in public, do you have the right to stop them from publishing it online? We look at the use of unsolicited images.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/privacy-law/

When a Treasure hunt could land you in hot water

Do you dream of finding buried treasure with your metal detector? Using it on private land without permission could land you in hot water.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/treasure-hunts/

New Divorce Law to end blame game

The new law is to take away the resentment between the parties in respect of the divorce process itself, no longer blaming one party over the other.

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Change in divorce law looks set to stop the blame game

No-fault divorce is likely to be introduced, but professionals say fair deal on asset sharing means mediation must remain top of the agenda.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/change-in-divorce-law/

Changes to the Leasehold System – How Do They Affect You?

Michael Trott Property Solicitor takes a closer look at the findings of the recent committee report and its potential impact on the leasehold system.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/changes-to-leasehold-system/

What is the legal status of roadside tributes?

These roadside memorials are an increasingly popular way to pay tribute to the deceased, but what rules and regulations do they involve?

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/roadside-tributes/

Be sure of the ground rules before you start in the garden

Cases have come before the courts recently where the removal of, or failure to remove, trees, hedges or Japanese Knotweed has resulted in prosecution.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/neighbour-disputes-2/

Retail failures – where does it leave the customer?

If you're still waiting for delivery of goods, or have a faulty product that's still under warranty and a shop goes out of business, what can you do?

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/consumer-law/

Stalking – what can you do if someone is bothering you?

What can you do if someone is bothering you, whether your stalker is an online troll or a real-world nuisance who won't leave you alone.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/stalking/

Wedding season – bad hair days, what happens if you get a dreadful haircut?

Consumer law solicitor Deryn Fisher looks at what you can do if your hairdresser messes up your hair the day before your wedding.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/consumer-rights/

Call-out fees – how much should you pay?

If your boiler fails in the middle of the night and your tradesperson charges you a high call-out fee, what can you do?

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/call-out-fees/

Stephen Rimmer LLP helps Cancer Research UK through Free Wills

Stephen Rimmer LLP award from Cancer Research UK for helping raise £2,816,425 through gifts in Free Wills.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/cancer-research-free-wills/

Stephen Rimmer LLP retains Law Society Quality Mark

After rigorous evaluation, Stephen Rimmer LLP have received full re-accreditation, to the highest standard, from the Law Society's Quality Audit, Lexcel.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/lexcel-reaccreditation/

Stephen Rimmer helps raise money for charities via Will Aid

Will Aid is an annual fundraising campaign involving nine of the UK's leading charities. We support by donating our skills and expertise in preparing Wills.

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St Wilfrid’s Free Will Scheme

Stephen Rimmer LLP are proud to be supporting the St Wilfrid's Free Will campaign during the month of June. Contact

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It’s all in the planning when it comes to selling privately-owned companies

Mark Poulton Partner in the Commercial Department looks at things to consider when getting ready to sell a limited company.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/selling-company/

What can debt recovery companies really do?

If you're struggling to pay a debt and dreading a visit from the bailiffs, we explain your rights and how much power debt recovery agencies really have.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/what-can-debt-recovery-companies-really-do/

MIAM – what you need to know about family mediation

Family law solicitor Kate Lacey looks at the rules surrounding family mediation meetings (MIAMs) and how it's making divorce a less painful process.

https://www.stephenrimmer.com/news/family-mediation/