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New Section 21 Notice – updated September 2020

We previously described the new requirements the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 introduced including a new corresponding Section 21 Notice form 6a to be used...

September 7, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • asbestosis
  • lung-cancer
  • mesothelioma
  • pleural-thickening

Can I claim compensation for the worry of knowing I have been exposed to asbestos?

The use of asbestos materials was extensive in the UK for many decades, particularly during the 1960s. In fact many buildings today still contain asbestos materials which were installed many...

September 4, 2020

Lorna Webster

Blog

How to ensure a fair selection criteria is applied in a redundancy process

With the world attempting to get back on its feet following lockdown and the uncertainty resulting from the pandemic, many workplaces are left with no option but to downsize their...

September 4, 2020
Opinion

The Return of the State?

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the bankruptcy of austerity ideology, says Patrick Allen in his latest column for the New Law Journal.  Patrick writes: “The COVID-19 emergency has exposed many…

September 2, 2020

Patrick Allen

Opinion

Eviction bans and notice period extensions

On 21 August 2020, the Government extended by a further 4 weeks the stay currently in place, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, for “possession action” (i.e. steps taken...

September 2, 2020

Edward Sharp

Blog

When can a claim for professional negligence arise?

Every profession owes a duty of care to their client and is expected to offer their services to a certain standard with reasonable care and skill. Professional negligence is a…

September 1, 2020

Brenel Menezes

Blog

Enforcing debts and the impact of Covid-19

The UK government has brought in measures to avoid people being hit hard with the consequences of debt, but that has to be balanced against the need now more than...

August 26, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Treat Orders – The Public Have a Right to Know

The Daily Telegraph revealed late last night that during the Spring of 2020 care homes were asked by NHS managers and GPs to place blanket ‘Do not resuscitate’ (DNR) orders…

August 24, 2020
Blog

Will The Court Listen To What My Child Wants?

Purpose of the Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 reinforced the principle that the welfare of the child must be paramount and the interests of the child should be…

August 19, 2020
Opinion

RoadPeace – National Road Victim Month

August is National Road Victim Month. I understand that RoadPeace, a national charity, chose August as the dedicated month for road victims following the death of Diana Princess of Wales…

August 19, 2020
Blog

Can Landlords Still Use The COVID-19 Pandemic To Delay Repairs To My Property?

When the Government’s lockdown response to the pandemic was first actioned in March of this year, it was to be expected that any repairs that landlords had agreed to make…

August 19, 2020
Opinion
  • cybercrime
  • internet-offences

Communications Sent By Social Media – Have I Committed An Offence?

In recent years, social media has transformed from a small distraction for teenagers and students to the primary form of communication for the vast majority of people. The COVID-19 lockdown…

August 19, 2020
Blog

Vulnerable road users: what do drivers need to know about them?

As drivers, we share the road with others who don’t have the protection we do in our cars. If there is an accident, they will come out of it worse...

August 18, 2020

Araba Quartey

Opinion

Aeroplane Accidents – The Risk of Personal Injury

If you are on your way to a last minute summer holiday getaway that involves travelling on an aeroplane, then like me, you will be full of excitement and the…

August 18, 2020

Karen Mann

Blog
  • mediation-and-arbitration

Out of Court Settlement: How and Why To Do It

One of the impacts of COVID-19 has been the closure of courts for several months across the country.  This has resulted in a massive backlogs of hearings that were cancelled, …

August 17, 2020
Blog

Duty of Candour Revisited

The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDS Review), chaired by Baroness Cumberlege, has recently published its report. The title of the report, ‘First Do No Harm – the…

August 13, 2020

Emma Wray

Blog

A Step in the Right Direction? The new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments

Following on from a consultation launched last year, on 21 July 2020 the Sentencing Council published the new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments.…

August 10, 2020

Laura O’Brien

Blog

Parks, playgrounds and fairgrounds – have fun but, take care

With the summer holidays fast approaching, children and families will no doubt be looking to spend a lot of free time in parks and fairgrounds; but how safe are they?

August 10, 2020

Karen Mann

Opinion

Post-Pandemic Probate: how to deal with the estates of those who have died

It has been a difficult time this year with many relationships, families and minds being tested as a result of the far reaching impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Whilst we...

August 7, 2020
Blog

Execution of documents during Covid-19. What’s the latest?

In a recent blog we outlined some of the issues presented by COVID-19 in the execution of documents such as Wills and Deeds. We have now had recent changes by...

August 6, 2020

Chun Wong

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