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You will have undoubtedly seen the media headlines when it was announced that the Court of Appeal awarded Mrs Heather Ilott a third of her late mother’s estate estate despite...
Apprenticeships have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the introduction of higher level apprenticeships providing qualifications up to degree level. A key attraction for many employers is that the...
We were delighted to be involved at the launch event for the inaugural Best Business Women Awards on Tuesday. As sponsor of the Best Woman in Business Services category, organiser...
The Hertfordshire B2B Exhibition took place in June at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel in Welwyn. Crane & Staples were pleased to join over 40 other leading businesses to promote their brand...
It is always surprising how many businesses either operate without a written contract and rely on a verbal agreement or the old fashioned gentleman’s handshake. Standard terms and conditions (“T&Cs”)...
A common situation which most landlords and property professionals will recognise is a case of a contracted out lease which comes to an end and yet the tenant remains in...
Taking on new employees can make a huge difference to the growth and development of a small business. Employers do often have concerns about expanding their numbers of employees, and...
In most small – medium sized businesses, there are key individuals who play a pivotal role in the success of that business. But what happens when those key individuals...
Since April this year a new system for allowing parents to care for their newborn (or adopted) children has come into force, called Shared Parental Leave. The idea is simple...
On Sunday a team of Danielle, Heather, Tia, Maggie, Nicole and I ran the Race for Life at Stanborough Park. Heather came in first of team Crane & Staples. We...
A team from C&S will be running (or walking!) the Race for Life at Stanborough Park on Sunday to raise money for Cancer Research. Come down and support Sharon Montgomery...
It has been reported that eight people have received prison sentences at Nottingham Crown Court for mis-selling so-called asset protection trusts to elderly clients. You may have heard of “Asset...
The Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEE 2015) was passed on 26 March. It covers various areas of law, such as insolvency, directors’ disqualification, public sector procurement, access...
This may have slipped under your radar …With all the excitement of the general election, an important piece of legislation recently managed to receive Royal assent and come in to...
Today the Ministry of Justice has launched a public awareness raising campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of planning for the future. The #ChoiceNotChance campaign encourages people to make an...
Hertfordshire Trading Standards is warning residents to exercise great caution if they are called out of the blue by a firm offering wills and trusts. A lady in Welwyn Garden...
Nearly everyone under the age of 30 (92%), said they didn’t have a Will at all, a recent survey undertaken by The Law Society revealed. But people in their 20s...
When making your will have you thought about your online assets, your Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for example? When you consider that personal photographs, information, a list of your...
The Shared Parental Leave regulations provide an opportunity for parents to take advantage of additional flexibility in the way they choose to care for a new arrival to the family....
Amy Brunt and Heather Charles-Wall – successful finishers in the Welwyn Half Marathon on Sunday. We took part in the Welwyn Garden Half Marathon on 22 March 2015. We raised...
Crane & Staples’ very own Danielle Peters, Heather Charles-Wall & Amy Brunt are running the Welwyn Garden City Half Marathon on 22 March 2015. Crane & Staples Partners have pledged...
A Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation means the conveyance solicitor or firm meets the high standards the Law Society sets to ensure that clients receive a professional and quality service. Crane...
From 9 March 2015, the government has announced that court fees will increase by up to 481%. The net cost of operating Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service (“HMCTS”) is...
Resolution, an organisation representing approximately 6,500 family lawyers and professionals who are committed to promoting the constructive resolution of family disputes, has recently launched its “Manifesto for Family Law”. The...
Land Registry Anti-Fraud Restrictions Property Fraud is on the increase, particularly where property is vacant, let or under refurbishment. Mortgage free property is more susceptible to the crime but...
The President of the Hertfordshire Law Society, Richard Atkins delivered an important message last month. The aim is to inform the public that legal services are best delivered locally. Unfortunately,...
What would happen if you were unable to manage your finances? If, like many people around this time of the year, your finances are be tight after the expense of...
JUSTICE, the law reform and human rights organisation, has recently published a report setting out their proposals for changes to the way in which our Civil justice system resolves disputes....
Making a Will these days is easier than ever and if you’ve been putting it off simply because it seems daunting, you could be making a big mistake. Dying without...
Crane and Staples had their annual staff party and Christmas celebration at Tewin Bury Farm last week and enjoyed good food and a well deserved relaxing evening together. As usual...
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