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  • inheritance-tax

Gifting, to mitigate Inheritance tax?

Many of us are making gifts this festive season echoing the Three Wise Men, the biblical magi who were distinguished foreigners in the Gospel of Matthew, and the Christian tradition…

December 22, 2023
Opinion
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

Asbestos Contaminated Talc In Children’s Makeup Products

It’s not just your makeup products you need to be concerned about, but your child’s too! A study in 2004 showed most 7-10 year olds used makeup. With social media…

December 21, 2023
Opinion
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Can I Still Make A Personal Injury Claim If My Accident Happened When I Had Been Drinking?

The Christmas party season is in full swing and many people will have enjoyed a drink or two with family, friends and colleagues. Whilst it is nice to have a…

December 20, 2023
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  • compensation
  • personal-injury

Infant Approval Hearing V’s Parental Indemnity – What Is The Best Option For Me?

In a personal injury claim, where the injured party is under the age of 18, they require representation by a Litigation Friend. The injured party is classed as a minor…

December 20, 2023
Opinion

Setting Aside A Will For Undue Influence – Recent Cases In 2023

There are various methods of challenging the validity of a Will, one of which is to show that undue influence had been exerted on the deceased. This is by far…

December 19, 2023
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A Guide To Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court

Highbury Corner Magistrates Court deals with a wide range of adult criminal cases. Whilst less serious cases may be dealt with at Highbury Corner, more serious cases are sent to…

December 18, 2023
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What Is The Difference Between Non-Statutory And Statutory Inquiries

Shortly after her conviction, a non-statutory inquiry was announced to investigate how Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies at the Countess of Chester hospital. It was given statutory…

December 18, 2023
Opinion
  • inheritance-dispute
  • property-disputes
  • wills-and-probate

How Can Entitlement On Death Be Changed

Testamentary freedom – the ability to leave our estate to whomever we want to, is sacred in our society and upheld in law. There is no presumption that one should…

December 13, 2023
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  • general-crime

Section 1 Public Order Act 2023: Locking-On

Locking-on has been used as a method of protest for many years. It means attaching yourself to something, or someone, generally as a way of making it more difficult for…

December 6, 2023
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  • eviction
  • housing-and-property

I’ve Fallen Behind On Rent, What Is My Landlord Allowed To Do Now?

With the rising cost of living, many tenants are struggling to keep up with their rent. This blog gives an overview of what your landlord can and cannot do if…

December 6, 2023
Opinion
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Karting Personal Injury Claims

The 2023 Formula 1 season is coming to a close. The sport is experiencing a renaissance following the growing popularity of the Netflix show Drive to Survive. The F1 Arcade…

November 29, 2023
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  • general-crime
  • representation

What Happens Next? A Brief Guide To Possible Outcomes After An Arrest

The process of being arrested and taken to the police station can be completely overwhelming and often very confusing. The event itself and the possible consequences that may follow can…

Opinion
  • asbestos
  • mesothelioma

Remembering Mavis Nye

1941 – 2023 My colleagues and I, at Hodge Jones & Allen, were deeply saddened by the recent death of Mavis Nye. She was an incredible human, a fighter for…

November 27, 2023
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  • brain-injury

#RoadSafetyWeek – Case Settlement Report: Traumatic Brain Injury

It is Road Safety Week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). Our Team often deals with a number of Road Traffic Accident claims which can result in life changing…

November 23, 2023
Opinion
  • road-traffic-accident

Time To Fasten The Belt……#RoadSafetyWeek

It is Road Safety week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). We want to highlight the importance of what can happen if you are involved in an accident and…

November 23, 2023
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  • family-law

What Can I Do If My Partner Is Blocking Contact Or Travel Over The Festive Period?

With the festive period fast approaching, questions that are often asked of family practitioners is how do parents divide the Christmas holidays, in particular, who gets Christmas Day contact and…

November 22, 2023
Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

#Road Safety Week 2023: SPEEDING

It is Road Safety week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). We want to highlight the importance of keeping to a safe speed on the roads and how to…

November 22, 2023
Opinion

Can I Claim Compensation For An Accident Caused By Bad Weather?

Winter is closing in on us, causing an increased risk of accidents due to bad weather. Many people consider bad weather conditions as ‘an act of god’ – temporary and…

November 21, 2023
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  • no-win-no-fee
  • road-traffic-accident

Road Safety Week 19th to 25th November 2023 – How Brake Can Help

Who is Brake? Brake is a charity campaigning for change to supporting people affected by road death and serious injury. Brake’s National Road Victim Service is a free and confidential…

November 21, 2023
Opinion

Nothing Lasts Forever Even Cold November Rain

The captivating rock ballad November Rain penned by the legendary and talented musician Axl Rose, of the famous band Guns and Roses has often sprang to mind this November. We…

November 20, 2023
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