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What happens if someone loses mental capacity without Lasting Power of Attorney?

One of the most common questions I am asked by clients is:- what options are available to me once a loved one has lost their mental capacity and does not...

June 22, 2020
Opinion

The duty to investigate COVID-19 deaths in the UK care sector

Despite the Chief Scientific Adviser reportedly warning the Government as early as January 2020 that the care sector in the UK was particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, it has been accused...

June 22, 2020

Megan Finnis

Jocelyn Cockburn

Opinion

Evictions update – Practice Direction 51Z to be extended for a further 2 months until 23 August

On 5th June an announcement was welcomed by tenants across the UK, extending the stay of all possession proceedings against tenants or mortgagees for a further 2 months. The stay…

June 19, 2020
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  • hospital-negligence

Clinical negligence claims: when should I seek a second opinion?

It is widely acknowledged that clinical negligence claims are complex to investigate, which is why it is advisable to instruct a specialist clinical negligence solicitor to pursue your case. Partly…

June 19, 2020

Emma Wray

Blog

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Flexible furlough updates

The government has published its latest set of guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 12 June 2020. It has set out how flexible furlough will work, as well...

June 19, 2020
Blog
  • serious-injury

What is contributory negligence in a road traffic accident?

You or someone you know may have been involved in a road traffic accident which was not your fault. If you have been injured you may be looking to bring...

June 18, 2020

Karen Mann

Opinion
  • supreme-court

Vicarious Liability – the landscape after Barclays and Morrisons

It is well established that where a wrongdoer is an employee (or in a relationship akin to employment) and the wrongdoing complained of is closely connected to their role, then...

June 18, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

Homelessness Judicial Review – The Queen v London Borough of Islington

On 10th June 2020, Mr James Strachan QC, sitting as Deputy Judge of the High Court of Justice, ruled in favour of Mr Christopher Mitchell, represented by Shabnam Shekarian, Solicitor...

June 17, 2020
Blog

Psychiatric Injury 'Nervous shock': applying existing control mechanisms and common sense

Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Two children aged 9 and 12 were walking on the street with their father, Mr Paul, when he collapsed and died. The event was…

June 15, 2020
Blog

Can I make a claim for a slip, trip or fall on the pavement?

Slip, trip and falling over while out and about are one of the most common types of personal injury claims we handle. Fortunately, most of these accidents only result in...

June 10, 2020
Blog

Why you need a specialist asbestos lawyer

The first client meeting is crucial in any legal case. This is even more so with asbestos claims, particularly if they involve a client with mesothelioma compensation.  In a straightforward...

June 10, 2020

Isobel Lovett

Blog

What do you need to prove in a trip or fall personal injury claim

At Hodge Jones & Allen , the personal injury department represents many individuals who have been injured as a result of a trip or fall. The injuries sustained can be...

June 9, 2020

Emma Hall

Opinion

In the name of the vulnerable

On 31 March 2020 the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) published an Interim Charging Protocol to deal with the demands on the justice system, with the aim of managing workload safely...

June 8, 2020

Laura O’Brien

Opinion

A Reduction at the Registry: The Future of Grant Applications after Covid-19

In the past it was a comfort to know that Registry grant applications would take up to 10 working days to be issued, but following legislation proposed by Government in...

June 8, 2020
Opinion

Reflections on public inquiries

Public Inquiries are often hard fought for and open with high expectations.  They are supposed to be an inquisitorial search for the objective truth, presided over by an authoritative, independent…

June 5, 2020

Mike Schwarz

Opinion

Support for children with brain injuries during Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed everybody’s life since lockdown came in to effect in March. People are working from home, children are being home-schooled, and movement has been severely restricted.

June 4, 2020

Riffat Yaqub

Opinion

The impact of COVID-19 on inquests

Many inquests, in common with many other types of hearings, have had to be adjourned as a result of COVID-19, particularly where a jury is involved. The Chief Coroner of...

June 3, 2020
Opinion

The trials of Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson

A week may be a long time in politics, but it is surely premature to close a criminal investigation of the Dominic Cummings affair. By way of reminder, should one...

June 1, 2020

Kiran Mehta

Opinion

Signing a Will and Social Distancing

Since the start of lockdown, solicitors’ offices have been closed and clients are being relied upon to correctly execute their wills at home. The Wills Act 1837 lays down strict...

May 29, 2020
Blog

Phased opening of schools – what does it mean during these uncertain times?

As half term draws to an end, there will be many parents contemplating whether to send their children to school for the summer term. No doubts parents have read and...

May 29, 2020
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