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Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 – Not Quite the Legislation it Seems

On 13th September 2018, amongst much fanfare, the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 received Royal Assent. In two months it will pass into law. Chris Bryant MP, who...

September 14, 2018

Ruth Harris

Opinion

Top five reasons people put off writing their will

Private client lawyer Nicola Waldman shares the most common 'excuses' she hears from people procrastinating over making a will.

September 13, 2018

Nicola Waldman

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I have been dismissed from work but was it fair? – An example case

Francesca, a Senior Communications Executive from St Albans, was employed by Think Smart Communications Limited. Her job included travelling to meet with her nationwide client base. One morning, she was...

September 11, 2018

Opinion

There is no such thing as a “Quickie” Divorce

The popular press love to coin the phrase “quickie divorce” when reporting the divorces of celebrities. Myleene Klass received a “quickie divorce”. Cheryl’s marriage to Jean Fernandez-Versini was “over in…

September 7, 2018

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deputyship

What Does Deputyship Mean?

Deputyship is where a person (called a Deputy) is appointed to manage the personal welfare or the property and affairs of another person, who lacks the mental capacity to manage...

September 6, 2018

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Does the Council have to help me if I am homeless?

There are different ways a Council can help you if you are homeless, from providing emergency housing, to temporary accommodation, to giving you access to the housing register. You can...

September 5, 2018

Opinion

From home to prison: how to prevent the criminalisation of children in care

Fewer than 1% of all children in England are in care. Yet they make up nearly 40% of children in secure training centres and young offender institutions. Children aged 16…

August 31, 2018

Opinion

Mother of nine-year old girl Ella Kissi-Debrah delivers 100,000 signature petition to the Attorney General to re-open Inquest

The mother of nine-year-old girl Ella Kissi-Debrah whose death has been linked to unlawful levels of air pollution is to deliver a petition of over 100,000 signatures to the Attorney...

August 31, 2018

Jocelyn Cockburn

Opinion

compensation

Is Personal Injury Compensation taxable?

Personal injury compensation can be awarded as a lump sum or as periodic payment. It can be awarded as a result of a Court judgement or an out of court...

August 28, 2018

Riffat Yaqub

Opinion

I’m too busy to go out so I eat at my desk… Give me a break!

We all do it, time is precious and the thought of going to eat away from your desk seems impossible. Devouring a meal deal from any of the high-street convenience…

August 23, 2018

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eviction

My landlord changed the locks, what should I do?

The Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (the Act) gives occupiers (who are not within an excluded category) the right to remain in possession of their home and restricts landlords from…

August 22, 2018

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Can I be dismissed for posting on social media?

Muscular Dystrophy UK severed ties with Christine Hamilton as their charity ambassador this week following a tweet that she made in which she appears to suggest that the white hood…

August 15, 2018

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compensation
court

What is an interim payment?

An interim payment is an amount of compensation that is paid by the Defendant to the injured person before their personal injury claim has settled. In most cases, this sum…

August 13, 2018

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compensation
hospital-negligence

How is compensation calculated in a medical negligence claim?

If you have suffered injury as a result of medical negligence money is not always the main reason for bringing a claim. However, the court system only has the power…

August 9, 2018

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Can I use my helmet camera footage as evidence in my personal injury claim?

Despite all of the safety measures that have been put in place over the past 10 years, cyclists and motorcyclist remain at risk on the roads. Poorly maintained roads and…

August 9, 2018

Leticia Williams

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Information for women diagnosed with breast implant associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Recognition of the condition The recognition by mainstream science of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), means cancer is now a recognised and rare complication of breast implants.…

August 6, 2018

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Can I claim damages if my cycling accident was caused by an object being left on the road?

Any road debris can be really dangerous for a cyclist. Many other vehicles may be able to pass over debris on the road without any serious consequences (or none at…

August 2, 2018

Denise Doherty

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Can a personal injury claim get you access to more advanced treatment than the NHS provide?

We recently celebrated the achievements of our National Health Service, which turned 70 years on 5th July 2018. We have a brilliant NHS which plays a vital role in our…

August 1, 2018

Afiya Begum

Opinion

Innocent until … you have to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate

Yesterday the Supreme Court gave judgement in the case of R (on the application of AR) V Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and another [2018] UKSC 47. The decision…

July 31, 2018

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How can I enforce loan payments in debt recovery?

As an individual or a business, you may find yourselves in the unsatisfactory situation of having loaned monies (either informally or formally) and the debtor has now defaulted in repayment…

July 31, 2018

Chun Wong

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