Legal News
How Do Third Party Debt Orders Affect Solicitors’ Client Accounts?
September 21st
TUPE Transfers Do Not Set Obsolete Terms and Conditions in Stone
September 20th
Exotic Dancer Can Set Off Cost of Skimpy Dresses Against Tax
September 20th
Vulnerable People Sometimes Need Protection From Their Own Families
September 19th
Parental Bereavement Bill Gains Royal Assent
September 17th
Those Who Lie to Divorce Judges Are Almost Always Found Out
September 14th
DIY Home Builders Take Note
September 11th
Family Judges Bend Over Backwards to Keep Siblings Together
September 10th
Legal Advice Saves Widow Up To £3.2 Million In Inheritance Tax
September 7th
Employment Tribunal Deposit Orders Must Be Affordable
September 7th
If Your Child Is Born Disabled You Don’t Have to Cope Alone
September 6th
Electricity Company Pays for Fatal Breach of Work at Height Regulations
September 6th
The English Commercial Court Does Not Give Opinions in a Vacuum
September 6th
Court Authorises Storage and Use of Dying Patient’s Sperm in IVF Treatment
September 4th
Unmarried Mum Eligible for Widowed Parent’s Allowance
August 30th
Legal Advice Essential If You Want to Win Your Employment Case
August 30th
Retrieving Gifts from Former Loved Ones Can Be an Uphill Struggle!
August 29th
Built Your Goodwill on a Trade Mark? Do You Actually Own it?
August 28th
Sales Patter That Strayed Into Deceit Costs Elite Dating Agency Dear
August 24th
Wife Cleared of Tactical Manoeuvring in Big Money Divorce
August 23rd
Legal Advice Given to Clients is Strictly Private – But There Are Exceptions
August 22nd
Disabled RAF Veteran Scores Important Victory in Homelessness Appeal
August 21st
High Court Tackles Family Dispute Over Sculptor’s Prodigious Artistic Legacy
August 21st
Which Motor Insurer Bears Liability? High Court Clarifies the Law
August 21st
Construction Contracts and Liability for Concurrent Delays – Court Guidance
August 20th
Overdue Tax: Interest Rate Rise
August 20th
Life Made Hell by a Nuisance Neighbour? See a Lawyer Today!
August 20th
Targeted by Aggressive Door-to-Door Salesmen? The Law Will Not Stand By!
August 17th
This Is Why You Should Respect Your Employer’s Confidentiality Rights!
August 16th
A Professional Litigator Will Tell You When It’s Wise to Cut Your Losses
August 15th
Football Ground’s £10 Million Development Potential Triggers Family War
August 15th
Mentally Ill Killer Refused NHS Compensation on Public Policy Grounds
August 13th
If You Doubt The Legal Advantages of Marriage, Read This!
August 13th
Council Had No Power to Reverse Final Homelessness Decision
August 10th
Employer Pays Heavily for Over-Hasty Disciplinary Process
August 10th
High Court Upholds Adjudicator’s Award in Airport Contract Dispute
August 10th
Planning to Disinherit a Dependant? This Is Why You Should Think Again!
August 8th
Preyed Upon by a Dishonest Business? Perpetrators Will Be Punished!
August 7th
Where Should Globe-Trotting Workers Get Divorced? High Court Ruling
August 2nd
Taxpayer Pays Price for Failing to Comply With HMRC Information Requests
August 1st
Withdrawal of Life-Preserving Treatment – Supreme Court Clarifies the Law
July 30th
Abuse Victim Triumphs in Criminal Injuries Compensation Test Case
July 30th
Employee Disloyalty – A Well Drafted Contract Makes All the Difference!
July 30th
Length of Residence Housing Allocation Policy Unlawful, High Court Rules
July 27th
Foreign Commercial Cases Come to London – But What About Witnesses?
July 26th
Supreme Court Ruling Brings ‘No Fault’ Divorce a Step Closer
July 25th
Marriage Breaking Down? Don’t Put Off Seeking Legal Advice
July 25th
Divorcee Pays Price for Unwise Financial Choices – Supreme Court Ruling
July 23rd
Independent Contractors and Vicarious Liability – Court of Appeal Test Case
July 23rd
Buying a Home Abroad? It's Best to Consult an English Lawyer
July 20th
Interpreting Contracts – It Is Express Terms That Matter, Not Hindsight
July 20th
Ripped Off by a Deceitful Lover? A Good Lawyer Will See Justice Done!
July 19th
Victim of Unlawful Police Surveillance Wins Over £45,000 Damages
July 19th
Can You Be Working When You’re Asleep? Court of Appeal Says No!
July 18th
Dismissal without a Right of Appeal Is Almost Always Unfair
July 17th
Suffering Internet Harassment? We Know What To Do!
July 16th
Council Slammed for Mishandling £104 Million Contract Tendering Exercise
July 13th
Whistleblowing – Information or Allegation? Guideline Ruling
July 12th
English Family Judge Frees Neglected Polish Boys for Adoption
July 11th
English Jurisdiction Clauses Bring the World’s Disputes to London
July 10th
Facing Disciplinary Proceedings at Work? Consult a Lawyer Today!
July 9th
Japanese Knotweed Property Blight – Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling
July 6th
Why Do You Need a Divorce Lawyer? Read On...
July 6th
Key Staff Member Quit to Join a Rival? Keep a Lid on Your Anger!
July 4th
Enquiries Before Contract – Why Your Answers Must be Accurate!
July 4th
The Welfare of Children Is Best Served Within Their Natural Families
July 3rd
Trade Descriptions – Farmer Punished for Selling Bogus Free Range Eggs
July 2nd
If You Suspect Employee Dishonesty, Act Swiftly!
June 29th
Divorce and Domicile of Choice – Court of Appeal Guidance
June 28th
Civil Partnerships – Supreme Court Puts Pressure On to End Discrimination
June 27th
‘Crash for Cash’ Claims Handlers Ordered to Pay Exemplary Damages
June 27th
Exclusion of Liability for £6.6 Million Factory Fire ‘Not Unreasonable’
June 26th
Diverse Communities Have Diverse Business Methods – But English Law Is Supreme!
June 22nd
Ex-Car Sales Manager Overturns ‘Perverse’ Employment Tribunal Ruling
June 22nd
Asylum Family Wins £27,500 Following Home Office Data Handling Error
June 22nd
High Court Blocks Lebanese Arbitration as a Waste of Time and Money
June 20th
Enduring Powers of Attorney – Why Using a Professional Makes Sense
June 20th
Teenager Orphaned by Unique Medical Tragedy Wins £50,000 Compensation
June 19th
Contract of Service or Contract for Services? Tax Tribunal Gives Guidance
June 18th
Claims Handling Company Fined £553,000 for Regulatory Breaches
June 18th
Mutual Mistake Did Not Render Aircraft Leasing Contracts Void
June 14th
Apps Are Convenient – But Sometimes Real Human Contact Is Required
June 14th
Self-Employed or Worker? – Supreme Court Lays Down the Law
June 13th
Children’s Play Facilities Must Be Safe as Well as Thrilling – High Court Ruling
June 13th
Not Every Breach of Housing Act Duties Amounts to a Human Rights Violation
June 13th
Campaigning Mother Punished for Publicising Care Proceedings
June 11th
ACAS Accused of Failing to Meet Staff Consultation Duties
June 11th
Shop Manager Wrongly Accused of Theft Wins £20,000 Compensation
June 8th
Commercial Court Jurisdiction – Achieving Just Outcomes Is What Matters
June 8th
High Court Claims Exclusive Jurisdiction in Pakistan Power Industry Dispute
June 6th
Tour Operators Not Responsible for Tourist’s Balcony Fall
June 5th
The General Data Protection Regulation
June 4th
Civil Anti-Gang Injunctions Do Not Breach Human Rights
June 4th
Promises, Promises – Don’t Rely on Them Unless They’re in Writing!
June 4th
Family Judge Uncovers Truth behind Baby Boy’s Brain Injuries
May 31st
Landlord Who Failed to Consult Tenants Has Service Charges Capped
May 30th
Oral Modification of Contracts – Supreme Court Lays Down the Law
May 29th
Making a Will without Legal Advice? Here’s Why You Should Think Again!
May 29th
Unmarried Couples – Always See a Lawyer Before Moving In Together!
May 25th
Smoking ban to be extended to outdoor dining areas
May 24th
What you need to know about inheritance tax
May 24th
Health and Safety – Judges Do Not Set Impossibly High Standards
May 24th
Dog Trainer Fends Off Dissatisfied Client’s Breach of Contract Claim
May 24th
Town or Village Green Application Generates High Court Controversy
May 23rd
Data Protection – Corrupt Police Officer Pays for Betraying Public Trust
May 21st
Divorcing Without Legal Advice Can Come Back to Haunt You!
May 21st
The 2018 FIFA World Cup – Are You Ready?
May 21st
Apportionment of Risk in Shipping Contracts – High Court Ruling
May 21st
Court of Appeal Rules on Injury to Feelings Compensation
May 18th
Road Accident Credit Hire Charges – Insurance Industry Suffers Blow
May 18th
Is Your Home Affected by Coal Mining Subsidence? What to Do
May 17th
Mental Health Awareness Week – Acas Guidance for Employers
May 16th
Woman Fends Off Impostor Claim to Win British Citizenship
May 16th
Father and Grandmother Who Defied Family Court Order Were Rightly Jailed
May 15th
Is It Discriminatory That Only Women Can Qualify for Maternity Leave?
May 15th
Employers – Rigorous Disciplinary Procedures Are Your Best Defence
May 11th
Those Who Submit Disputes to Arbitration Must Live With the Results!
May 11th
Holding a Will Maker’s Hand Is One Thing, Guiding It Is Another!
May 10th
Costs of Care and Longer Lives Justify Big Clinical Negligence Awards
May 10th
Family Judges Watch Over You From the Cradle to the Grave
May 9th
Media Contact with Public Authorities – GP Wins Breach of Privacy Payout
May 8th
Billionaire Divorcee Can’t Hide from English Justice – Even On His Luxury Yacht
May 3rd
Had an Insurance Claim Refused? See a Lawyer Today!
May 1st
Disabled Girl Whose Mum Was Sent Home by Hospital Wins Millions from NHS
May 1st
Even Publicly Owned Land Can Be Registered as a Town or Village Green
May 1st
Tattoo Salon and Cactus Shop Trade Blows in Passing Off Dispute
April 30th
Sensible Cohabitees Always See a Lawyer before Buying Property Together
April 27th
Council Workers’ Contracts Breached by Austerity Pay Freeze Court Rules
April 27th
Domicile and Reasonable Provision for Dependants – High Court Ruling
April 27th
Assessing Damages for Breach of Contract Can Involve Predicting the Future
April 26th
This Is Why You Should Always Appoint Professional Trustees!
April 25th
Insurer Acted Unconscionably by Contacting Law Firm’s Clients Directly
April 25th
Husband’s Unpaid Parking Fine Leaves Wife on Brink of Bankruptcy
April 24th
What’s Yours Is Yours and Your Will Does Not Have to Be Fair
April 23rd
The ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ – High Court Orders Google De-Listing
April 23rd
Viola Player Deafened by Brass Section Wins Right to Compensation
April 20th
Court of Appeal Apologises for Failure in Family Justice System
April 19th
Loss of Sunlight Objections Stymie Flats Development – High Court Ruling
April 18th
Lack of Informed Consent Leaves NHS Trust Liable for Paralysis
April 17th
Timing Really Counts In Litigation – So Don’t Delay
April 17th
Is Your Stake In Your Home Recorded on the Title Deeds? If Not, See a Lawyer Today!
April 17th
The National Minimum Wage – Long Tail Consequences of Non-Compliance
April 16th
Future Earning Capacity Is Not a Matrimonial Asset – Test Case Ruling
April 16th
Making a Will? Don’t Forget Your Financial Dependants!
April 11th
EMO Share Schemes – Warning
April 10th
Star Wars Makers Pay for Unlawfully Procuring a Breach of Contract
April 9th
High Court Ruling Places Hundreds of Wedding Receptions in Jeopardy
April 9th
Do You Offer Work Experience Placements? Make Sure You Understand the Rules!
April 9th
What Makes a Personal Injury Actionable – Supreme Court Rules
April 9th
Trust in Your Friends Can Never Replace Professional Investment Advice
April 4th
Thinking of Getting Divorced Without Legal Advice? Think Again!
April 4th
Gender Pay Gap Reporting – Tomorrow is the Deadline
April 3rd
Is Your Privacy Being Violated? A Specialist Lawyer Knows What to Do
April 3rd
Government Consults on Aspects of the Parental Bereavement Bill
March 29th
Children Act Duties Extend to Local Authorities as Property Owners
March 29th
Has Your Property Been Compulsorily Purchased? See a Lawyer Today!
March 28th
Classic Car Investor Rues Absence of a Professionally Drafted Contract
March 28th
Dead Mouse Claim Lands Social Media User with Defamation Bill
March 27th
Cross-Border Divorce – Where Does Jurisdiction Lie?
March 27th
Supreme Court Underlines Duties of Those Who Work with Children
March 26th
No Sexual Component Necessary for a Valid Marriage – High Court Ruling
March 23rd