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How to stay safe at the gym post-lockdown

As gyms across the country are reopening under new guidance, many have started to make a return to indoor exercise. It may well be that you’ve changed your routine and...

October 8, 2020
Blog
  • divorce

Can an ex-spouse claim my assets after divorce?

It’s a common misconception in divorce proceedings that once the divorce process has been finalised, and the decree absolute obtained, that the financial matters between parties also conclude. This is...

October 8, 2020
Opinion

A Boost for Unexplained Wealth Orders

Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) have returned to the news, with the reporting that £10 million in cash and property has been forfeited by a Leeds businessman.  On the application of…

October 7, 2020

Ruth Harris

Opinion

Happy National Inclusion Week

Being the first Diversity Champion of the firm, I am privileged to be able to start my role by wishing and celebrating National Inclusion Week. It has of course got…

October 2, 2020

Bahareh Amani

Opinion

A huge step forward for gender equality

People who identify as gender fluid/non-binary are now protected under the Equality Act in no uncertain terms. The judgment in Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover (Case No: 1304471/2018), released on…

October 1, 2020
Blog

Coronavirus and Leasehold Properties

In March 2020, emergency legislation helped to assist with the Covid-19 Pandemic situation that faced many of those in rented accommodation. However, no such assistance was given to leaseholders to...

September 30, 2020

Bahareh Amani

Opinion

The forgotten population – making sure vulnerable persons in prison don’t slip through the net

As we adjust to the new restrictions on movement following the national lockdown, it is worth remembering that many vulnerable people remain in long term confinement and are reliant on...

September 29, 2020

Gimhani Eriyagolla

Blog
  • Covid-19

Can I end up with a criminal record for breaking ‘The Rule of Six’?

New coronavirus laws prohibit social gatherings of more than six people under updated Health Protection Regulations 2020 which came into effect on Monday 14 September 2020. It is now illegal...

September 29, 2020
Opinion
  • crime-investigation

Is witness intimidation a criminal offence?

Witness intimidation is obviously a criminal offence. The investigation or prosecution of this offence is intended to protect witnesses and / or jurors who are involved in the investigation or...

September 24, 2020

Michael Ackah

Blog
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

What is Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit?

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) is a Government state benefit scheme for people who are disabled as a result of injury or disease arising from work. The scheme is administered...

September 21, 2020

Isobel Lovett

Opinion

Essex Memorial: Families searching for Justice

On Saturday, 22 August, my colleague Nina Ali and I took an early train to Chelmsford to join Melanie Leahy and other bereaved families for a memorial service for their…

September 21, 2020

Nina Ali

Blog

New to cycling – what to do if I have an accident?

As a result of the current pandemic, many more people have either recently taken up cycling for the first time or are cycling more. This might be to avoid public…

September 17, 2020

Emma Hall

Blog

Duty of Candour in medical care – what does it mean?

From 2005-2009, between 400 and 1,200 patients died as a result of poor care at Stafford Hospital (now renamed County Hospital), a general hospital in Staffordshire. Over the five-year period,…

September 16, 2020
Blog

Tenants facing eviction due to Coronavirus rent arrears – What can you do?

During the early stages of the Coronavirus pandemic reaching the UK, the Government implemented emergency measures to protect the wellbeing of tenants. This emergency legislation (the Coronavirus Act 2020) extended...

September 15, 2020

Bahareh Amani

Opinion

Social housing tenants facing eviction due to Covid-19 rent arrears

At the beginning of the pandemic, the Government realised the public health dangers of tenants being evicted and put emergency measures in place via the Coronavirus Act 2020 to protect...

September 15, 2020

Bahareh Amani

Blog
  • legal-help

Can a complaint to the police be malicious prosecution?

Claims of malicious prosecution is a developing area of law. New cases appear to be on the increase. Making life difficult for an ex-partner/spouse by reporting them to the police...

September 14, 2020
Blog

Possession claims by social landlords: what should my landlord and I be doing?

The day is almost upon us, when the stay to possession cases will be lifted on 20th September 2020 and lawyers and Courts alike are expecting an avalanche of claims...

September 11, 2020
Opinion

Domestic Abuse Bill leaves vulnerable survivors behind

The long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-2021 is on its way through parliament. Despite the delay in its delivery, the Bill will implement much needed changes to increase protection for survivors...

September 10, 2020
Opinion

Mis-selling and unfair contract terms in new leaseholds

In a move welcomed by leasehold campaign groups, the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating four of the UK’s largest household builders about how leaseholds are being sold. Buyers...

September 8, 2020
Opinion

The government’s response to P, G & W: A welcome, if bare minimum, step

On 30th January 2019 the Supreme Court in the case of P, G & W V The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKSC 3 considered in detail...

September 8, 2020
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