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Am I Considered To Be In Priority Need For Housing Assistance?

What is priority need? When an applicant makes a homeless application to a local authority, this is one of the instrumental tests local authorities consider in detail to decide what…

April 28, 2021

Opinion

mesothelioma

Workers’ Memorial Day 2021

Workers’ Memorial Day is on 28th April every year and is a worldwide day of remembrance to think about those who have died at work. With today’s health and safety…

April 26, 2021

Lorna Webster

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We’re Moving in Together, Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?

The next step in most people’s relationship is to move in together. Maybe you will rent or perhaps buy a place, either in one person’s name or both names. Living…

April 26, 2021

Opinion

housing-discrimination

Increased “Care Tax” For People With Disabilities – Potential For A Public Law Or Discrimination Claim

The Guardian recently reported on the experiences of a number of adults with disabilities who have been shocked to find they have been landed with drastically increased bills for their…

April 21, 2021

Opinion

mesothelioma

Trades That Worked With Asbestos Materials – Electricians

Our Asbestos Team have jointly been dealing with asbestos disease claims for many decades and have a wealth of knowledge about how different workers were exposed to asbestos. We thought…

April 20, 2021

Lorna Webster

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What to do if contacted by the police for an interview under caution

The police are increasingly asking people suspected of committing a criminal offence to attend the police station voluntarily for an interview under caution rather than arresting them. Such interviews have…

April 19, 2021

Opinion

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Line of Duty – Through The Eyes of A Criminal Defence Lawyer

After the pandemic caused filming to be suspended last year, millions of fans eagerly awaited series 6 of the BBC police drama, Line of Duty, to plug their Sunday evenings…

April 15, 2021

Opinion

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Councils Refuse To Pay Care Home Fees For People Who Have Given Away Money

When you make a claim for the Local Authority to pay your care home fees, the council first carry out a detailed enquiry into your finances. They investigate how much…

April 15, 2021

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personal-injury

What Happens When I Make a Claim And The Opponent Admits or Denies Liability?

Making a personal injury claim When you first approach a solicitor, you will be required to provide a clear account of the accident and provide any evidence in support of…

April 12, 2021

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What are Special Damages?

I am often asked by clients at the start of a claim how much their claim is worth. The answer is usually, it is too early to value depending on…

April 12, 2021

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Personal injury: Why Is a Medical Appointment So Important?

In a personal injury claim, examination by a medical expert is essential to allow your solicitors to obtain an in-depth assessment of the injuries that you have sustained as a…

April 12, 2021

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Privately Renting an Unsafe or Hazardous Property? Know Your Rights!

Who can become a landlord of a rented residential property in England and Wales? Anyone, regardless of their character, can become a landlord. Special requirements will only apply when a…

April 9, 2021

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Nuisance Communications

Nuisance communications, particularly calls can take many forms; from annoying unwanted cold sales calls to threatening/offensive calls to phishing scams. These are likely to have increased during lockdown as we…

April 9, 2021

Chun Wong

Opinion

Finding a Reputable Probate Research Company

Following our recent blog (which can be read here), discussing the unscrupulous practices used by some ‘heir hunters’, we were contacted by Finders (a probate research agency). Danny Curran, the…

April 8, 2021

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Domestic Abuse: Coercive Or Controlling Behaviour

The government recently increased funding to councils to help support victims of domestic abuse. This is due to an increase in demand for assistance by those suffering domestic abuse during…

April 7, 2021

Opinion

A benefit or a burden?

R (Blundell & Ors) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2021] EWHC 608 (Admin) A recent high court ruling found that the blanket policy applied to Universal Credit…

April 7, 2021

Blog

The E-Scooter – The Future Of City Travel, But What Are Your Legal Rights?

If you live in a built up city and are a regular road user you have definitely seen the growth in popularity of electronic modes of transport such as the…

April 7, 2021

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

Charlotte Sykes

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How to start a personal injury claim

Can I make a Personal Injury Claim? If you are unfortunate to have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s fault or negligence, you may be able to…

April 6, 2021

Denise Doherty

Opinion

Surveyor’s Negligence – Large v Hart [2021]

Like with any professional negligence claim, in order to bring a successful claim against a surveyor you have to prove that a duty of care owed was breached which caused…

April 6, 2021

Chun Wong

Opinion

Housing Allocation: Councils Must Follow Their Own Rules

As all applicants waiting for social housing will know, properties are in short supply and people have to wait a long time. Having clear, fair rules about how people are…

April 6, 2021