Former VW boss charged over diesel emissions scandal
Posted By: Claire Wilson
Edwards & Co. solicitors is running the only claim in Northern Ireland against Volkswagen and its associated manufacturers. It was confirmed today that German prosecutors have charged the former Chief Executive of VW with fraud . Martin Winterkorn was charged along with four other managers. One...
Mythbusters Series - modern charities and governance
Posted By: Sarah Burrows
Myth No.2. “We don’t have company members- what are they?” Companies limited by guarantee are most useful where there is no immediate need for capital to carry out the objects of the company and it is necessary or desirable to incorporate or to limit the liability of the members....
An Interesting look at Emissions
Posted By: Claire Wilson
Please click on this link to read a very interesting BBC article on emissions from diesel cars. It touches on the VW scandal as well as analysing the alleged improvements in emissions from modern diesel engines. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/how_toxic_is_your_car_exhaust Edward...
Buying property? Be aware of new SDLT deadlines
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
From 1 March 2019, the new time limit for filing an SDLT return and paying any tax due on the purchase of property will be 14 days, reduced from the previous 30 days. This means that if you are acquiring land or property, you need to have the funds available to pay any SDLT tax within the new times...
Residence nil rate band increase
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
With the start of the new tax year 2019/2020 comes an increase in the amount of residence nil rate band which is available, increasing to £150,000 per person. The residence nil rate band is an additional allowance available in respect of inheritance tax first introduced in 2017. It can be av...
“Mythbusters Series - modern charities and governance” - Myth No.1. “it’s a charity…or is it?”
Posted By: Sarah Burrows
Many organisations believe that they are established or set up as charities. But this might not be the case. In Northern Ireland “Charity” is a status – it is not a legal entity and whether an entity obtains charitable status is a matter of fact and law. Registration with the Ch...
I have just separated from my spouse. Will I qualify for Legal Aid?
Posted By: Carla Fraser
Whether or not you qualify for Legal Aid will firstly depend upon what you are requesting funding for. Legal Aid for issues surrounding separation and divorce is means tested. This means that the Legal Services Agency will look at what assets you own and what your income is when assessing whether...
