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Winter weather – staying safe on icy roads

Winter is a challenging time for drivers, and with many parts of the country forecast for snow over this period the roads can be dangerous. Under the current Government Guidelines…

January 21, 2021
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Disrepair during lockdown 2021 – what should tenant’s expect?

Following the relaxation of the lockdown rules and restrictions in December 2020, the country saw a significant rise in the spread of the Coronavirus. With rising cases and concerns of...

January 21, 2021
Blog

Data shows mortality is still more common in BAME women than White women during and after pregnancy

MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK) have now published their seventh annual report for 2020, reviewing maternal deaths and their possible causes....

January 20, 2021
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Trades that worked with asbestos materials – carpenters and joiners

Our asbestos team specialists have 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...

January 19, 2021
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Divorcing Europe: Brexit and implications for international couples seeking to rely on UK divorce law

Brexit has been likened to a divorce on more than one occasion; like many marriages, the UK and Europe’s relationship began with high ideals and a desire for harmony. As...

January 19, 2021
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The importance of “subject to contract”

In the case of Joanne Properties Ltd v Moneything Capital Ltd and another [2020] EWCA Civ 1541, the Court of Appeal considered the use and effect of the words "subject...

January 19, 2021
Blog
  • human-rights

Trans Rights are human rights

With the recent step forwards for gender equality and a new year coming in it seems a fitting time to consider how far English law has come in regard to...

January 15, 2021
Blog

Staying and working at home – always be aware of common accidents

Working, schooling and looking after each other from home during this time will be challenging for us all! Accidents can and do occur in the home. RoSPA (Royal Society for…

January 13, 2021
Blog

Eviction ban extended until 22 February 2021

On 20 November 2020, Hodge Jones & Allen posted a blog explaining that there would be a temporary ban on most evictions until 11 January 2021, as a result of the...

January 13, 2021
Blog

The role of HM Coroners in promoting patient safety

The important work of Coroners in promoting patient safety can be illustrated by two recent Prevention of Future Death (‘PFD’) reports. These reports are made by Coroners who hear evidence…

January 11, 2021
Blog

Do I have a right to request a decent broadband?

More and more people are reliant on their broadband for working at home effectively, especially during the pandemic and lockdowns when the government guidance is to stress the importance of...

January 8, 2021
Blog
  • compensation
  • court

Can I make a personal injury claim without a solicitor?

As everyone has a right of access to justice, there is no legal requirement for you to instruct a solicitor to handle your personal injury claim however, there are a...

January 7, 2021
Blog

Recording important medical evidence in low value Personal Injury Claims during the Coronavirus Pandemic

If you suffer an injury that wasn’t your fault you may be considering making a personal injury claim and depending on the severity of the injury, you may choose to...

January 6, 2021
Blog

A Christmas present from a Princess – how can a passion project help children facing homelessness?

At a time where families are becoming increasingly isolated from their normal support systems the percentage of parental loneliness has increased from 38% to 63%[1] during the pandemic. Parental loneliness…

December 21, 2020
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Preliminary findings of the review of maternity care provided at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust (The Ockenden Report)

Donna Ockenden, Chair of the Independent Maternity Review of care provided at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, has published an emerging findings report in a bid to improve the safety...

December 17, 2020
Blog

Child Arrangements over Christmas

The joys of Christmas can often be set aside by disputes between separated parents With Christmas around the corner, it is time to start planning how the festive period will…

December 16, 2020
Blog
  • business-crime

Covid fraud: HMRC and the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme

The Government launched the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ (EOTHO) scheme on the 3rd August 2020 to boost the hospitality sector which had suffered heavily from falling revenues during the...

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The fall-out from UK Government coronavirus support schemes: ensuring the good-faith customer does not lose out

The coronavirus has placed an unprecedented strain on people and businesses across the UK and the world. A major concern of the UK Government, perhaps only behind public health, has...

December 15, 2020
Blog
  • privacy-claims

How does GDPR affect video surveillance (CCTV)?

There has been a growing market for video surveillance systems, such as smart video doorbells like Amazon’s Ring, which allows homeowners to keep an eye on their property and take...

December 11, 2020
Opinion
  • Covid-19

Human Rights Day: The impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on human rights

This has been one of the most significant years for human rights globally in living memory. The pandemic has brought inequalities into sharp focus and further entrenched them. It is...

December 10, 2020
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