Blog - Page 4 of 21 - Cognitive Law

Apr

Become a Consultant Solicitor during Lockdown? It is not as crazy as it sounds.

Quite a few of my friends have told me they are enjoying enforced home-working during lockdown Putting the associated pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic to one side (particularly home-schooling!) for the purpose of this blog, I know quite a few...

Apr

Team Cognitive – We’re closer than ever

by Claire Carson in blog

“We’re special” said my colleague Mayumi Hawkes and naturally, I agreed Whilst enjoying her observation, I wanted to make sure I knew what she meant I’m pleased I asked as she explained how the way we work at Cognitive Law gives us so many...

Apr

Now and Next

by Claire Carson in blog

Some business owners are experiencing a pause while their employees are on furlough and the business is quiet Of course, there are always things to do and it’s a good opportunity to catch up on some housekeeping matters Priorities will range from...

Apr

Free family law advice during lockdown

by Brigitte Shakespeare in blog

It is an exceptionally challenging time for those people already experiencing difficulties in their relationship but help and advice are still very much available To offer my support during this unprecendented time, I would like to help those who...

Apr

TENANTS NOT PAYING RENTS BUT YOU CANNOT EVICT THEM. So, Landlords, What to do?

by Mayumi Hawkes in blog

A landlords reminder The new Coronavirus Act 2020 (the “Act”) temporarily prevents the landlords from repossessing their own properties when their business tenants fail to pay rents during the period from 26 March 2020 until 30 September 2020...

Apr

The obligations of business property tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic

by Mayumi Hawkes in blog

Since the introduction of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (the “Act”) on 25 March 2020, many may think that tenants should be able to stay on, even when rent is not being paid on time during the current Covid-19 situation Well, it is possible The Act...

Apr

Later Life Planning Under Lockdown

by Michele Henderson in blog

Given the global crisis created by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID 19), many people urgently wish to make important later life decisions Prior to COVID 19, they would have created a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney, which...

Apr

Later life meetings go virtual at Barchester’s Mortain Place Residential Home

by Richard Bates in blog

Cognitive Law’s Later Life Solicitor, Richard Bates, is using virtual technology to continue his weekly presence at Barchester’s Mortain Place Residential Home in Eastbourne, all from his office in Brighton Prior to the coronavirus pandemic,...

Apr

The importance of probationary periods

by Claire Carson in blog

Love them or loathe them probationary periods are still very much a part of some organisation’s onboarding process Ideally your recruitment process has helped you find a candidate who is a good fit for the role, so why the need for a probationary...

Mar

WE’RE STILL HIRING!

by Lucy Tarrant in blog

Cognitive Law was relatively “lucky” when the Government advised us all to work from home wherever possible We already did All our solicitors were used to working when, where and how they wished – predominantly from home I won’t pretend that...

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