Myerson Celebrates Four Nominations at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors has been shortlisted in four categories at the Manchester Legal Awards (MLA) 2026 , one of the region’s most prestigious celebrations of legal excellence. The ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd July at a gala event bringing together the North West legal community.
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Be aware: Empty properties are at an increased risk of property fraud
Empty properties are at a much higher risk of being susceptible to property fraud. Fraudsters will often take advantage of the fact that a property is unoccupied and may use forged identity documents to alter the ownership of the property and to take control of the ownership of it. The occurrence of this type of fraud has been rising. In a recent...
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Trademark Infringement: Red Bull v Big Horn
In the recent trademark infringement case between Red Bull v Big Horn UK Ltd and others; His Honour Judge Kelyn Bacon QC held that Big Horn had infringed several EU trademark registrations owned by Red Bull. This was because Big Horn had advertised and sold energy drinks and bottled water under various Big Horn signs in the UK and elsewhere in...
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Court of Appeal Restricts Ambit of Legal Advice Privilege
Legal Professional Privilege Legal professional privilege allows parties to freely consult with their lawyers regarding issues of law and receive advice without fear that their communications will have to be disclosed. It is divided into two limbs. What happens if the information is passed (Continuum)? Where information is passed by the...
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Disputes on Domain Names
What is a domain name? A domain name is the part of a URL (the address through which a website is accessed e.g. myerson.co.uk) which is unique to a particular website. Each domain name must be unique so that no two are identical. Most businesses nowadays have a website presence and it is important for businesses to have the right to use a...
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Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to choose a trusted friend, relative and/or professional to act on your behalf to make decisions about your Finances and your Health and Welfare if you lose capacity and can’t make decisions yourself. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) replaced Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) on 1...
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What Can You Do If Your Tenant Fails To Pay The Service Charge?
If a tenant fails to pay their service charge then this can have a huge effect on the landlord or management company, particularly if they have already incurred the costs. Therefore, it is important to take action quickly if there are arrears. If a tenant fails to pay their service charges then the landlord or management company could: Obtain a...
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My Tenant Failed to Make Payments Under the Terms of the Lease. Can I Pursue a Former Tenant, Guarantor, or Tenant?
If you are a landlord of commercial premises and your tenant has failed to make a payment due under the terms of the lease; such as rent, insurance or service charge then in addition to pursuing your tenant for non-payment, you may also be able to pursue a former tenant or former guarantor as well as any existing guarantor to recover the sums...
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Keeping your Contact Details up to date with the Land Registry
Although it may not be high on your list of priorities, it is very important for property clients to keep their contact details up to date with the Land Registry. The Land Registry does not know when you move house or change office address unless you tell them, and if they need to contact you, they will attempt to do so at the address originally...
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Extensions of Time and COVID-19
We are currently receiving a large volume of enquiries in relation to the impact the Coronavirus is having on construction projects. One of the key issues relates to whether there is an entitlement to an extension of time to the completion date and or the recovery of loss and expense. A construction contract would usually expressly state that a...
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Property Protection Trust Wills
Firstly, a Trust is a legal vehicle where the ownership of the asset or assets is separated from the person or persons who will benefit from the assets. The legal owner is called the "Trustee", and the person who benefits from the asset is called the "Beneficiary". The Trust itself is the terms on which the Trustee holds the assets for the...
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Residential Service Charges- Is Your Demand Valid?
The overriding principle when considering residential service charges are: A landlord or management company is not obliged to provide any service which are not expressly set out in the lease; and A landlord or management company cannot raise a service charge demand and the tenant is not obliged to pay for anything that is not covered in the...
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New Guidance To Help Prevent Harassment In The Workplace
Harassment can occur in many different forms and can include facial expressions, mimicry, pranks or graffiti. Victimisation can occur when a worker is treated badly because they have complained about harassment. Both are unlawful as a result of the Equality Act 2010. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have issued new guidance to give...
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