What is the law surrounding Tree Preservation Orders?

Barely a day goes by without a local newspaper recording the infringement of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). These are often accompanied by protestations from the accused claiming they had no idea that a TPO was in place and, more frequently, detailing the fines imposed against them. TPOs were introduced in 1947, giving local planning … Read more

How to delist a listed cottage or building

While listed buildings are often attractive, brimming with character and desirable purchases, they can come with potential headaches for the new owners. Listed buildings do not enjoy the freedom associated with new-builds. Often, listed cottages and buildings come with certain restrictions – it’s part of the privilege of owning a dwelling that holds historic interest. … Read more

What does intestate mean for you?

October 2014 saw the biggest changes in probate law’s history come into effect. While the overhaul meant no real difference to those with minimal assets, for the partners of those who died without making a will and who have more assets, it meant significant change. In the cases where a Will is involved, the deceased’s … Read more

Wake-up call for small companies on bribery process

The activity of political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica has been hitting both headlines and the Facebook share price, following accusations that it used the personal data of millions of Facebook users to sway the outcomes of the 2016 US presidential election and the UK Brexit referendum. Executives from the company were also filmed by an … Read more

Gamlins Law acquires new office in Mold

Gamlins Law is pleased to announce the acquisition of P Lloyd Jones & Co in Mold. The exciting development will bring a Mold office to the Gamlins Law offering, expanding its geographical reach and the service it can offer clients. The new Mold office cements Gamlins Law as the leading law firm in North Wales. … Read more

Gamlins Law delivers GDPR training

Gamlins Law directors Dafydd Roberts and Elissa Thursfield recently gave a seminar on the impact of the new data protection legislation coming into force in May 2018. Elissa and Dafydd gave a full presentation to local companies and business people on behalf Business Wales at the conference rooms in Llanrwst.  The talk was well received … Read more

Firefighter ruling sparks new heat for employers

The standby arrangements for Belgium’s volunteer firefighters are set to cause new headaches for employers with workers who are paid flat rates for time on-call or when sleeping in the workplace, with a judgement that will affect companies across the European Union. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that volunteer … Read more

When mini breaks just don’t cut it

The mini break may have made the perfect date for Bridget Jones, but when it comes to employee rights, companies need to make sure they do everything to enable workers to take a full, uninterrupted 20-minute rest break. The warning comes after Network Rail was found to have failed to take the necessary steps to … Read more

Businesses face bigger penalties on data leaks

Businesses are on final countdown to the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, bringing with it tighter rules and greater penalties for data processing, and the outcome of a landmark High Court case has made the preparation even more pressing. The case involved an online leak of payroll data by Andrew … Read more

Selfie shots signal end to informal financial management

International payment processor Visa is launching a platform to allow banks to integrate biometric security that will use selfies, fingerprints or voice records to approve purchases in the drive against fraud. In the first six months of 2017, over £500 million in attempted card fraud was prevented, with actual fraud losses coming in at just … Read more

Avoiding septic tanks blockages when it comes to selling

This year’s housing market has been characterised by slumping prices and sluggish sales in many areas, posing a challenge to would-be sellers looking to move on.   And for those who are not connected to mains drainage, generally in rural areas, there’s an added challenge, with many unaware of stricter rules regarding septic tank systems and … Read more

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