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With enforced quarantining on arrival, a strict traffic light system for tourist hotspots and the risk of disruption or cancellation looming, for many, a holiday abroad this summer looks increasingly unlikely.

As a result, many of us will turn to the ‘staycation’, pinning our hopes on the unpredictable British weather, a peaceful campsite and a trusty caravan to deliver some much needed rest and recovery.

But before thousands of us head to the beautiful coastlines of West Wales or the rugged landscapes of the Lake District, Partner and head of our Personal injury team, Victoria Smithyman, offers her top tips for staying safe (and on the right side of the law!) when enjoying your summer getaway.

On 17 June 2021, the BBC published an article “Covid protection did not stop court action over unpaid rent” in which they interviewed Mr David Fox, a restaurant owner who was taken to Court over unpaid rent by his landlord.

The BBC invited comment from UK Hospitality, a body that represents the Hospitality sector. Associate William Watkins, who heads up Harding Evans Debt Recovery team looks at the article in detail, highlights the inaccuracies reported and fact checks some of the key made within the article.

Each week, more and more businesses are abandoning their usual ways of working and embracing a more flexible approach, driven by widespread homeworking brought on by the pandemic.

With a recent study of the BBC indicating that almost 50 of the UK’s biggest employers plan on embracing a mix of home and office working, it seems that hybrid working is here to stay. Daniel Wilde, Head of Employment at Harding Evans, looks at the legalities that companies need to consider before jumping head first into hybrid working.

Earlier this year, it was widely reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson (the “PM”) had a Judgement in Default entered against him, which was swiftly ‘Set Aside’ and ‘Struck Out’ soon after it was discovered.

In the final part of our blog series, Associate William Watkins, who head up our debt recovery team, looks at what happens after Judgement is set aside.

Earlier this year, it was widely reported that Prime Minster Boris Johnson (the “PM”) had a Judgment in Default entered against him, which was swiftly 'Set Aside' and 'Struck Out' soon after it was discovered.

In part three of our four part blog series, Associate William Watkins, who heads up our debt recovery team, looks at what happens after enforcement.

Earlier this year, it was widely reported that Prime Minster Boris Johnson (the “PM”) had a Judgment in Default entered against him, which was swiftly 'Set Aside' and 'Struck Out' soon after it was discovered.

In part two of our four part blog series, Associate William Watkins, who heads up our debt recovery team, looks at what happens after a judgement in default is brought against a defendant.

On the 31 May 2021 the government introduced changes to how some road traffic accident injury claims are handled.

Victoria Hands, a Chartered Legal Executive in our Personal Injury department, takes a look at the changes and what they mean to those looking to make a claim going forward.

Earlier this year, it was widely reported that Prime Minster Boris Johnson (the “PM”) had a Judgment in Default entered against him, which was swiftly Set Aside and Struck Out soon after it was discovered.

In a four part blog series, Associate William Watkins. who heads up our debt recovery team, explores what a 'Judgment in Default' is, how you 'Set it Aside' and what it means to 'Strike Out a Claim'.

In September 2020, just over 410,000 first-year students headed to university in the UK amid continuing lockdown restrictions, joining 2 million other undergraduate and postgraduate students within the higher education system.

It is fair to say it has been a less-than-conventional academic year, with lectures delivered via Zoom, online examinations and for those reaching the end of their courses this year, a virtual graduation ceremony. With most UK residents spending £9,250 per year in tuition fees (with this number rising significantly for international students) many have been left wondering how the hefty price tag attached to their education has been spent – and if they are entitled to a full or even partial refund.

Craig Court, a Partner at Harding Evans who heads up our Actions Against Public Authorities team, explores why making a claim against your university may not be as easy as it seems.

When writing your Will, there are some big decisions to be made. Who would take care of your children in the event of your death, for example? And who would receive any physical and financial assets that you own, such as property, treasured possessions and money in the bank? With all these significant considerations to be made, it can be easy to forget about the other, smaller things that you own that aren’t material possessions, such as social media accounts, and photographs, films and music that are stored online.

Our head of Wills & Probate, Laura Selby, gives her advice on how to deal with your digital assets in your Will.

Since the onset of the pandemic, homebuyers and conveyancers have relied on technology to avoid hitting a standstill in the housing market, with virtual tours and digital signatures ensuring that properties continued to exchange hands.

The latest change instigated by HM Land Registry sees the launch of the first Digital Identity Standard, offering buyers the opportunity to use their mobile phone to prove their identity when purchasing a property.

As this new standard enters circulation, Jamie Beese, a solicitor in our Residential Property team, examines how phones may be the future when it comes to buying or selling your home.

When it was becoming clear that COVID-19 was a serious issue early last year, some medical professionals were concerned as to the long term impact of the condition . ‘Long Covid’ describes the ongoing symptoms of a sub-set of people who are suffering months after contracting the virus. A year on, it’s widely becoming accepted that Long Covid is a serious problem.

Our head of employment law Daniel Wilde examines what employers need to do in order to support employees who are affected by Long Covid.