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Rachael Stephenson of our Wills, Trusts and Probate Department discusses how to spend your time in lockdown wisely by putting your affairs in order. For more information click here - https://www.burnetts.co.uk//getting-your-affairs-in-order-

Jack Mitchell of the Dispute Resolution Department breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision on the COVID-19 business interruption insurance case. If you believe that your insurance provider is wrongly refusing payments in light of this judgement and would like some advice please follow the link below -https://www.burnetts.co.uk//business-insurance-test-case-v

JOB VACANCY We are looking to recruit a Wills Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join our team based in Cockermouth. Follow the link below for more information about the role. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//wills-trusts-and-probate-solic

Michelle Armstrong of our Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team highlights Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust campaign to promote Cervical Cancer Prevention in 2021. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/smearforsmear2021 #SmearForSmear2021 #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek

Residential tenant evictions and rent arrears update. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//residential-tenant-evictions-u

2020 Highlights from our Commercial Property Team - well done team for some great achievements during a challenging year. #BetterWithBurnetts

Please note our offices will be closed from today at 5pm for the Christmas holidays. We will re-open on Monday 4th January 2020 at 9am If you do require urgent advice over the festive period please email [email protected] and your enquiry will be dealt with.

What’s next for the Housing Market? The Cumberland’s specialist panel of experts (including our very own Head of Residential Conveyancing Kathryn Hill) share their insights: https://www.cumberland.co.uk//whats-next-for-the-housing-m

JOB VACANCY We are looking to recruit two part time Welcome Hosts to our busy Carlisle office. Follow the link below for more information about the roles. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/careers/welcome-host-1

2020 Highlights from our Dispute Resolution Team - well done team for some great achievements during a challenging year. #BetterWithBurnetts

No Need to Speed Burnetts Personal Injury team consider the impact of Road Safety Week and the consequences of driving at speed. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/no-need-to-speed #Burnetts #RoadSafetyWeek2020

2020 Highlights from our Medical Negligence & Serious Injury Team - well done team for some great achievements during a challenging year. #BetterWithBurnetts

It is STOP Pressure Ulcer Day. Michelle Armstrong in our Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team explains the importance of taking steps to minimise the largely avoidable problem of pressure ulcers. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/stop-pressure-ulcer-day #Burnetts #StopPressureUlcerDay

World Diabetes Day - raising awareness of a condition that millions of people all around the world live with every day. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/world-diabetes-day #Burnetts #WorldDiabetesDay

2020 Highlights from our Employment and HR Team - well done team for some great achievements during a challenging year. #BetterWithBurnetts

Get paid by your debtors fast with the help of Burnetts Debt Recovery team. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/debt-recovery-1 #BetterWithBurnetts #debtrecovery

2020 Highlights from our Corporate Team well done team for some great achievements during a challenging year. #BetterWithBurnetts

WE ARE RECRUITING Burnetts are looking to recruit a Conveyancer to their Banking department in Newcastle. Follow the link below for more information about the role. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/careers/conveyancer-banking

Emily Booth in our Medical Negligence and Serious Injury Team discusses the first criminal prosecution for a NHS Trust’s duty of candour failure. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/duty-of-candour #clinicalnegligence #dutyofcandour

2020 Highlights from our Agribusiness Team well done team for some great achievements during a challenging year. #BetterWithBurnetts

We are over the moon with our fantastic Legal 500 results this year. So proud to feature as the only Cumbrian law firm to be in the TOP 10 in the North for client expertise and service! https://www.burnetts.co.uk//burnetts-flies-the-flag-for-cu #legal500 #burnetts #cumbria #penrith #newcastle

Michelle Armstrong of our Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team discusses the recent interim findings of a major investigation into concerns in maternity services. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/shrewsbury-maternity-scandal

Burnetts Commercial Litigation team recognised for all round excellence by Legal 500. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//burnetts-commercial-litigation #BetterWithBurnetts #legal500 #cumbria #penrith #newcastle

With the September quarter date looming, what’s in store for landlords? Helen Hayward, Partner Commercial Property, considers the position further. http://ow.ly/rRif50BD573 #Burnetts #commercial #rentarrears #COVID19

We are proud to announce our continued support of the Spinal Injuries Association and our status as one of their accredited membership firms. We continue to be the only accredited firm supporting people with #spinalcordinjury with offices across #Cumbria and also in #Newcastle. If you have sustained a spinal cord injury following a serious accident or medical negligence please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01228 552222 or e-mail [email protected] #BetterWithBurnetts

Bradley Brown of our Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team looks at the recent CQC report into services provided by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/cqc-trust-investigation

WE ARE RECRUITING Burnetts are looking to recruit a HR Coordinator to join their HR team based in Carlisle. Follow the link below for more information about the role. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/careers/hr-coordinator

WE ARE RECRUITING Burnetts are looking to recruit a HR Consultant and an Employment Solicitor to join their Employment & HR team based in Carlisle or Penrith. Follow the link below for more information about the roles. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/careers

This month’s Employment & HR update Resource looks at protecting the clinically extremely vulnerable and reviews the extension of the furlough scheme. Click on the link to read both articles and more. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//resource-employment-hr-update-

WE ARE RECRUITING Burnetts are looking to recruit a Paralegal to their Medical Negligence and Serious Injury department in Newcastle. Follow the link below for more information about the role. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//medical-negligence-and-serious

In the wake of Lockdown 2 many businesses are being forced to shut their doors to customers, but for some the ability to trade still remains, albeit with some changes. Sue Scott in our Licensing Team considers the impact of the latest lockdown regulations for the hospitality sector. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/licence-to-sell

We are here to support you during these challenging weeks in lockdown and have the technology in place to support you remotely. We recognise that in some circumstances, you may need to see us in person. If you do think that you need to visit our offices for any reason we ask that you please contact us on 01228 552222.

Stacy Williams in our Wills Trusts and Probate Team highlights the changes in the Execution of Wills during these uncertain times. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//changes-in-the-execution-of-wi

Burnetts Solicitors MNSI and Court of Protection teams have shown their support for the Child Brain Injury Trust Glo Week Campaign which seeks to raise awareness of children’s road safety during the winter months. With the important message #BeSeenNotHurt Please see our latest blog here https://www.burnetts.co.uk//child-brain-injury-trust-glowe

Burnetts Contentious Probate team listed in prestigious legal directory. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//burnetts-contentious-probate-t #BetterWithBurnetts #legal500 #cumbria #penrith #newcastle

WE ARE RECRUITING Burnetts are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant and Paralegal to their Medical Negligence and Serious Injury department. Follow the link below for more information about the roles. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/careers

We are delighted with our excellent Chambers & Partners results this year. Extremely proud to feature as Cumbria’s leading law firm. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//chambers-partners-2021-continu #BetterWithBurnetts #ChambersandPartners #cumbria #penrith #newcastle

Rachael Stephenson, the Head of our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team, continues the popular Burnetts blog series Getting Your Affairs in Order by outlining the Government changes in the execution of Wills. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//getting-your-affairs-in-order-

Look what lucky Rachel from our Agribusiness team received from her happy client. #BetterwithBurnetts #Cumbria #colinthecaterpillar

We are pleased to announce that our MNSI Team are hosting the second in a series of webinars on rehabilitation on Friday 23rd October at 12pm to 2pm. The webinar Anosmia Awareness is in association with charity Fifth Sense and dietetic provider Red Pepper Nutrition. The webinar will highlight the problems faced by people who have lost or have a reduced sense of smell and taste, but also offer options for rehabilitation and treatment. Loss of the sense of smell and taste can often occur as result of #BrainInjury, but has been very topical recently as it can be a sign and longer term consequence of #COVID-19.

Burnetts Agribusiness Team has received a very well deserved Band 1 rating in the Legal 500 for the north of England for their specialist work with the Agricultural sector. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//burnetts-agribusiness-team-suc #Burnetts #legal500 #cumbria #agriculture

Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock.goes the COVID school clock! This month’s employment & HR update Resource considers the position of the employer when an employee is unable to work because of lack of childcare. Click on the link to read this article and more. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//resource-employment-hr-update-

An exciting opportunity has come up at Burnetts; one of the biggest and most progressive law firms in the North of England; we are looking to recruit an Employment Partner to lead and continue to develop our Employment team. Please click on the link below for more information. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/careers/employment-partner

Conclusion of High Court case assessing business interruption clauses in insurance. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//business-interruption-insuranc #Burnetts #Solicitor #COVID19

Our free 'Getting back on track - Rehabilitation following vestibular injuries' webinar is taking place next Friday 25th September at 12pm to 2pm. For further details and to book your place please visit https://www.burnetts.co.uk//getting-back-on-track-rehabili

Great to be able to open our Penrith office to the public again from this morning. If you need any help or advice please call into our office, call us on 01768 800855 or email us at [email protected] If you are thinking about coming into the office, please remember to wear a face covering in public areas for everyone’s protection. All of our offices fully comply with the Government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19 within the workplace. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Congratulations to both Becky Brook and Grace Wren on completion of their two year solicitor training contract. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/news/new-solicitors-for-burnetts #Burnetts #Solicitors

Further suspension on residential possession cases. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//further-suspension-of-possessi #Burnetts #COVID19 #PossessionClaims

We have three new trainee solicitors starting with us today #TraineeSolicitors #Burnetts

Burnetts office will be closed from 5pm today and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 1st September. If you are in urgent need of legal advice over the bank holiday period, please email [email protected]

Many thanks to Tracy from Burnetts Solicitors in Cockermouth who recently helped out one of our carers! Tracy helped him send proof of his LPA to the bank and DWP. This carer can now pay his mum’s bills while she is unable to, and he was very grateful for the support

As we have now opened our Carlisle and Cockermouth offices to the public we would like to remind anyone visiting our offices that, unless you are exempt, the Government guidelines require that face coverings are worn in premises providing professional, legal or financial services. We would ask you to help us keep our employees and clients safe and remember to bring a face covering if you are popping in to see us.

We are pleased to announce that the Welcome Hub at our Carlisle office is now open to the public. If you need any help or advice, please call into our Carlisle office, call on 01228 552222 or email [email protected] We can confirm that we have complied with the Government's guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19, and look forward to welcoming you back into our premises.

Enforcement action against judgment debtors resumes https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/reactivation-of-enforcement

Reactivation of residential possession cases: the procedure https://www.burnetts.co.uk//reactivation-of-possession-cla

Michelle Hayes in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team provides an update on Lasting Powers of Attorney digital upgrade. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//lasting-powers-of-attorney-a-d

Why it's important you always search for a Will. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//sister-wins-in-2m-inheritance-

As our 2019 and 2020 Charity of the Year we were delighted to receive a virtual presentation from Stephanie and Suzanne from Jigsaw Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice earlier this week telling us about the inspiring work of the Hospice. To date we have raised a fantastic 12,201 for this amazing local charity. Jigsaw provides hands on nursing care and support to babies, children and young people with life limiting illnesses, as well as extending care and support to their families.... It is a place of fun and laughter where children and young adults can stay and create special memories. Care at the hospice is free of charge. As a local charity 80% of running costs are from charitable donations. Further information on our Charity of the Year can be found here https://www.jigsawhospice.org/ One way of supporting the Hospice is to participate in their weekly Hospice Lottery. For just 2 per week, the Lottery provides you with a chance each week to win one of 58 prizes, including the top prize of 1,000, and a potential rollover of up to 10,000. To join the Hospice Lottery today and support Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice, please visit https://www.jigsawhospice.org/lottery or call 01228 87614.

Corporate Partner Dr Caroline Redhead provides clarification on the Government’s data collection request to assist NHS Test and Trace requirements. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/blog/dinner-and-data-collection

Alex Terry in our family team looks ahead to the long awaited introduction of the ‘no-fault divorce. This change to the law hopes to help many couples resolve their affairs on more amicable terms. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/bl/an-update-on-no-fault-divorce

Simon Mortimer, the Head of our Family Team highlights the issue of cross border disputes in family law cases. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/b/forum-shopping-for-maintenance

We continue to provide a great service to all our clients, many of us still working remotely. Our office premises remain closed for visitors without appointments, but meetings can, and are, being arranged at our Carlisle and Newcastle offices with prior notice. We can confirm that we have complied with the Government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19. If you need any help or advice, please give us a call on 01228 552222 or email [email protected]

New rules on commercial tenant rent arrears explained https://www.burnetts.co.uk//commercial-tenant-rent-arrears

Stacy Williams in our family team provides clarification on the easing of lockdown restrictions and what this means for meeting with family and friends. Our family team of specialists are here to support you through these difficult times. Please give us a call on 01228 552222 or email [email protected] if you need any help or advice. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//covid-19-family-and-friends-up

As the Property market starts to move again Rachael Reay from our Residential Conveyancing team received a lovely thank you from a very grateful client. Our Residential Conveyancing team of specialists are here to support you through these trying times. If you need any help or advice, please give us a call on 01228 552222 or email [email protected]

Rachael Stephenson, the Head of our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team, continues the popular Burnetts Wills, Trusts and Probate blog series Keeping Your Affairs in Order by outlining the Inheritance Tax threshold and some exceptions. https://www.burnetts.co.uk//getting-your-affairs-in-order-

WE ARE RECRUITING Burnetts are looking to recruit a Legal Cashier based at our head office in Carlisle. Follow the link below for more information about the role. https://www.burnetts.co.uk/careers/legal-cashier-carlisle

This month’s employment & HR update Resource includes ways to manage a safe return to the workplace and discusses alternatives to consider before taking the drastic decision to make redundancies. Click on the link to read more https://www.burnetts.co.uk//resource-employment-hr-update-