News
Legal disputes between parents living in different countries on the rise
9th May 2013A BBC report published last week has highlighted that the number of legal disputes between parents residing in different countries has more than doubled in the last two years. [read more]
Should squatting in commercial premises be criminalised?
9th May 2013Until 1st September 2012, squatting in any type of building was a civil offence requiring recourse to the court in order to evict unwanted residents. [read more]
Police must treat 17-year-olds in custody as children
30th April 2013High Court proceedings were brought by a young man, now 18 years of age, who at the age of 17 had been detained in custody for 12 hours and strip searched before being released on police bail. [read more]
News Archive
Recent case provides guide on re-occupation of leased premises 22nd June 2012
The recent case of Humber Oil Terminals Trustee Limited v. Associated British Ports provides useful guidance on the operation of part of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 relating to the renewal of business leases.
Breakfast launch for mediation service 22nd June 2012
Gepp & Sons formally launched its mediation service this morning to invited guests from the legal community.
Probate records revealed 21st June 2012
Those interested in genealogy or what famous people include in their Wills can now have their curiosity satisfied as the website ancestry.co.uk has published online the contents of Wills of millions of famous Britons.
New ECJ ruling brings changes to sickness and holiday entitlement 21st June 2012
A worker who becomes sick during their holiday entitlement may take extra leave for the period of sickness at a later date.
New rulings help employers weigh up when TUPE applies 20th June 2012
A string of cases over the last twelve months should help employers trying to interpret the TUPE regulations, which dictate the circumstances where a company must take over the employment obligations of another employer.
Family Mediation 19th June 2012
Gepp & Sons are pleased to announce their new Mediation Service.
Gepp and Sons secure Law Societys new Conveyancing quality mark 19th June 2012
The Partners and Staff of Gepp and Sons Solicitors are delighted to have secured membership to the Law Societys Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.
The Queens Jubilee and the Hangman 15th June 2012
As part of the recent Queens Jubilee celebrations, the Essex Chronicle has published the memories of many long standing Chelmsford residents from the past 60 years.
Essex Cricketer supporting a worthy cause 15th June 2012
Alastair Cook, Essex and England Cricketer, is one of several celebrities supporting St Josephs School for the Hearing Impaired
Spousal Maintenance - Does it apply and what is the process? 14th June 2012
In trying to establish whether there is a spousal maintenance obligation, it is essential that all of the circumstances of the case are looked at with all of the finances being taken into consideration.
