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The introduction of the Reasonable Recipient test in Possession Proceedings

The Court of Appeal has recently held in the case of Pease v Carter & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 175 that the ‘reasonable recipient’ test applies to notices served under...

March 16, 2020
Opinion

Drawing a line – the extent and basis of non-party costs liability

All parties to litigation should be concerned with – besides winning the litigation – the other side being good for any damages and / or costs they may be awarded....

March 16, 2020
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  • financial-provision

What is the current status of Islamic marriages (Nikah) in the UK?

Akhter v Khan and another [2020] EWCA Civ 122 - Summary of the facts The Petitioner and the Respondent had an Islamic marriage ceremony (a Nikah) on 13 December 1998 at...

March 13, 2020
Opinion

Against the odds…Friday the 13th is not as unlucky as you might think

Even before the beginning of the popular film franchise from the 1980s, Friday the 13th has been embedded in our cultural consciousness as an unlucky date. Many people will consider...

March 13, 2020
Opinion

The Proposal: Inheritance Tax Exemptions For Transfers Between Siblings

Lord Lexden, a Conservative peer in the House of Lords has sponsored a Bill (cited as the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (Amendment) (Siblings) Act 2020) that amends existing legislation to…

March 13, 2020
Blog

The Fitness For Human Habitation Act 2018 – what does this mean for you?

From March 2020, there is a promising new development on the horizon for tenants living in poor housing conditions. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 is already in...

March 12, 2020
Blog
  • housing-and-property

What happens if a lease is forfeited?

Invariably, a lease will contain a provision that in the event the rent is not paid, or some other covenant is breached, then the lease can be brought to an...

March 12, 2020
Opinion

Product liability and the benefits of joining a group (multi-party) action

When an individual has been injured as a result of a faulty product, it may possible to bring a claim for compensation against the manufacturer, suppliers, distributors or retailers of...

March 12, 2020
Blog
  • defamation-and-reputation

What are the time limits in defamation claims?

This article discusses time limit issues in defamation claims for libel (written) disputes. It outlines some practical considerations and potential remedies to help if the time limit is missed and…

March 12, 2020
Blog

Opposite-sex couples can now register Civil Partnerships…

On 10 July 2019, the Government Equalities Office published a policy paper and consultation called ‘Implementing Opposite-Sex Civil Partnerships: Next Steps’ which highlighted and outlined the Governments plans to extend...

March 12, 2020
Opinion

Legal implications of the coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) originating from China on 31st December 2019 has now infected over 100,000 people in over 100 countries with nearly 31,500 deaths. As at 8th March there was...

March 11, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

#IWD2020 – Representation and Retention: How our practice’s progressive principles translate into our record on gender diversity

At Hodge Jones & Allen, legal representation is for everyone. And we strive to deliver this commitment in its fullest sense, because we know that what is best for our...

March 8, 2020

Patrick Allen

Blog

#IWD2020 – The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 and Me – I am a 'Person'

To this day I remember my first visit to my aunt's office in Islington, North London. I was about three years old and with my dad. Her room was at...

March 6, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – All the women, who are independent

As a young man in his late twenties, it is hard to think of a time when women were not afforded the most basic of rights. Being raised in a...

March 6, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – Women in Prison

International Women’s Day is a day to reflect on the continued progress that is being made in the arena of women’s rights, as well as the areas where advancements are...

March 6, 2020

Bríd Doherty

Opinion

#IWD2020 – Is equal pay on its way?

The 8th March 2020 is International Women's Day, a global day which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Every year the initiative chooses a different theme...

March 6, 2020
Blog
  • accident-abroad

What to do if you are injured in a ski accident

Skiing is a popular pastime with more people taking to the slopes than ever before It is estimated that a staggering 300 million people around the world are involved in...

March 6, 2020

Araba Quartey

Opinion

#IWD2020 – “How to excel at work”, as told by the women I look up to

For International Women’s Day I spoke to successful women at Hodge Jones & Allen, and more widely in my life, with a view to compiling a series of pointers on...

March 6, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – Why a domestic violence refuge is not a residence of choice

The first known UK domestic violence refuge was opened in London in 1971, a time when abuse was very much a matter behind closed doors. Refuges are intended to be...

March 5, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – Sport is the great leveller: don’t ban the banter!

On a Monday morning, my colleague and I (both women, both season ticket holders) will often discuss the trials and tribulations of our respective football teams over the weekend. Sport…

March 4, 2020
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