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Vicarious Liability: when can an employer be liable for the actions of their employees?

In July 2018 we had a Court of Appeal case (Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants (2018)) which upheld the original decision made a year ago that a company could…

July 27, 2018

Chun Wong

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  • professional-negligence

How to take legal action against a professional service provider?

There are times when you have paid for a service which has not been delivered or the standard of service has fallen below your expectations. This can be especially damaging…

July 27, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog

What is the Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Act 2018?

Tough new laws were introduced 10 July 2018 to specifically address the issue of shining a laser at an aircraft or other vehicles. This has been a growing problem over…

July 26, 2018
Opinion

Acknowledging our evidence to the Justice Select Committee about disclosure

Public trust in the CPS has been seriously undermined following disclosure failings that led to the collapse of a number of criminal trials. In spring 2018 parliament began an inquiry…

July 26, 2018
Opinion

Divorce could turn into soap opera if Tini Owens loses her appeal

As the call for no-fault divorce intensifies, the next ruling on the Supreme Court agenda on Wednesday is the case of Owens vs Owens, arising from Mrs Owens’ appeal against…

July 23, 2018
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What are the Legal Grounds on which people can get divorced? – The “Basics”

The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 governs the current law on divorce in England and Wales. The law states that the petitioner of the divorce, i.e. the person who starts proceedings,...

July 23, 2018
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Can you sue the police if they fail to investigate a serious crime?

The Supreme Court judgement in The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v DSD & another [2018] UKSC 11 (DSD) has come as a huge and welcome relief for the…

July 19, 2018

Sasha Barton

Opinion

Cliff Richard judgement about his right to privacy is good news for those accused of a crime

The recent decision in the High Court between Sir Cliff Richard OBE and the BBC is a stark reminder to the media that Article 8, a right to one’s private…

July 19, 2018
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  • fatal-injury

Can you claim for Personal Injury Compensation if someone has died?

Losing a family members or loved one is clearly difficult. When someone who has a claim for compensation as a result the common question which we get asked is can…

July 18, 2018

Karen Mann

Opinion

Health issues associated with talc and legal compensation in the UK

Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of cancer nearly always associated with exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral and there are several types including: amosite, anthophyllite, actinolite, chrysotile,...

July 5, 2018

Andrew James

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Can you sue your neighbour for damage caused by their Japanese knotweed on your property?

There has been a court ruling from the Court of Appeal dealing with whether an adjoining owner could be sued for nuisance and damage arising from the encroachment of Japanese...

July 5, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • sexual-offences

Changes to prostitution laws in the UK proposed

New proposals to the government have recommended decriminalising those who sell sexual services but to introduce new laws making it illegal to buy them, meaning that prostitutes would no longer...

July 4, 2018
Opinion

Action Mesothelioma Day 2018

Action Mesothelioma Day is on 6th July- it’s a chance to remember the many people who died of this disease in the UK and also to raise awareness about the...

June 29, 2018

Andrew James

Blog
  • compensation

How is personal injury compensation calculated?

How much compensation will I get? This is a popular question asked by many clients’ at the start of their claim. It is a common misconception that compensation can be...

June 27, 2018

Usheena Patel

Opinion

New Pre action Debt Protocol – October 2017

Enforcement of debts is something that we regularly have to deal with as Dispute Resolution solicitors. It is imperative that the correct procedure is followed to avoid costs sanctions. The...

June 27, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog

Paying for Non-NHS funded treatment through civil compensation claims – hope for victims of mesothelioma

Important progress has recently been made in the field of medical research into the mechanism of development of mesothelioma and how it can be effectively be treated. Advancing medical treatments...

June 26, 2018

Isobel Lovett

Opinion

Should cannabis be legalised and what’s the law?

Medicinal and recreational cannabis WILL eventually be fully legalised in the UK. But between now and then, lives will be lost, people will be criminalised and the confusion will continue....

June 22, 2018
Blog

What is the law around child seats when travelling in cars in 2018?

Since 1989 it has been a legal requirement for children in the back of cars to wear seatbelts or use an appropriate car seat. It is the responsibility of the...

June 22, 2018

Louise Jukes

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What is a Conditional Fee Agreement? How is a personal injury claim funded?

There are generally 5 ways that a personal injury claim can be funded 1. Conditional Fee Agreement (No Win No Fee) 2. After the Event Insurance (ATE) 3. Legal Expense...

June 21, 2018
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  • serious-injury

Do I need to disclose all my medical records in a personal injury claim?

Whether or not you will need to disclose all your medical records in a personal injury claim depends on the circumstances of the accident and the injury sustained. Medical Records...

June 19, 2018
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