Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP support the Seagull Specials
Date: 27.08.2010
Saturday 14th August Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP (with offices now in...
Unfair double taxation is under the EU spotlight by Ian Best
Date: 18.08.2010
EU Commission launches consultation on ways to tackle cross border inheritance tax obstacles within the EU. European property owners are amongst those now waiting to hear the outcome of a consultation by the European Commission that aims to tackle unfair cross-border inheritance taxes levied by member states which can leave families paying taxes twice. A local tax expert has welcomed the review, saying that an EU wide...
Panorama Highlights Dangers of Using Will Writers
Date: 09.08.2010
In this week’s Panorama programme, presenter Vivian White highlighted the risks in using a will writing service. Many people are under the false impression a ‘will writer’ is a solicitor, but unlike a solicitor they do not have to undergo any training, have insurance, and are not regulated by any organisation which ensures that they conduct their activities in the interests of the consumer and...
Employers beware of staff using social media by Miranda Martin
Date: 05.08.2010
The main effect of the recession is that those who are in employment haven’t seen any significant, or in many cases any, increase of their salary or benefits since the recession began. Indeed, in a number of cases, people have been put on short time working or have been persuaded to take salary cuts or risk being made redundant. Colleagues have been disappearing and not...
Paying for long term care – an additional death tax? By Ed Walter
Date: 05.08.2010
The Coalition Government has put in place a long term care commission and is the commission on funding of care and support to look at alternative methods for funding of those in long term care. There is no doubt that there are significant economic drivers and indeed political drivers in play. Families do not like the current proposal which rewards those who have not worked...
Here we go, here we go, here we go!!! by Gary Stevens
Date: 04.08.2010
I’ve spent the last 40 days and 40 nights in Azerbaijan in my role as Assistant Coach of Gabala FC, under Tony Adams, and the ground we have covered is vast. Despite all the preparation, meticulously planned before I returned home to England for a couple of weeks at the start of June, we have had no time to stop in our efforts to shape this...
Don't let romance cloud judgement when it comes to your legal rights says law firm Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP
Date: 03.08.2010
Don't let romance cloud judgement when it comes to your legal rights says law firm Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP With marriage rates falling to their lowest levels since records began in 1862*, increasing numbers of unmarried couples are moving in together with no plans to tie the knot. But domestic bliss could become a living nightmare if you don't consider the...
Surprise Ruling on Disclosure by Alan Foster
Date: 30.07.2010
The Court of Appeal has just given judgement in what is being described as a landmark case, on disclosure in family proceedings. The ruling is likely to have considerable implications for husbands and wives in divorce proceedings in relation to documents that are obtained during the course of the proceedings which belong to the other party. It is often the case that a husband or wife...
Miranda Martin talks about working in Brighton and her services
Date: 30.07.2010
Miranda Martin, Partner in Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP's Employment Team, talks about her employment law services and the services she offers to the Brighton Market Place ...
Mark James talks about working in Brighton and his services
Date: 30.07.2010
Mark James, Partner in Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP's Commercial Litigation and Sports Law Team, talks about his litigation and sports law services and the services he offers to the Brighton Market Place ...
