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Out with Pereira. In with Hotak. Was it all worth it?
It has been almost 8 months since the Supreme Court Judgment in Hotak ([2015] UKSC 30) and others that redefined the test for establishing vulnerability and thus Priority need. Now…
January 12, 2016
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Memorial to Derbyshire Victims of Asbestos
The Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) has won a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project which will record the ways in which asbestos has affected workers in…
The proposal by the government to introduce a residence test to determine whether individuals qualify for civil legal aid is back on the agenda after a recent ruling in the…
January 7, 2016
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Hoverboards – bit of fun or just plain dangerous?
It is unlikely to have passed you by that one of the most sought after Christmas presents of 2015 is the hoverboard. Who would have thought, 30 years after Michael…
The Government is introducing a Personal Savings Allowance from 6 April 2016. From this date, there will be less income tax to pay on interest from savings. For basic rate…
January 6, 2016
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Slips and trips – your rights and what to do if you have an accident
It has recently been unseasonably mild and wet in the UK. With very poor weather comes wet and slippery floors in supermarkets, shopping centres, train stations and other public places.…
January is notoriously a busy time for divorce lawyers as the Christmas festivities and New Year celebrations come to an end. Spending time with loved ones can sharpen our focus that…
January 5, 2016
Opinion
Staying Safe at Christmas
Christmas, which is fast approaching, is a time of celebration and fun. Unfortunately, there is an increase in accidents and injuries, during the festive period. Each year, at Christmas time,…
December 23, 2015
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Impact on women when a child is removed from their care – urgent analysis required
A new study led by Professor Karen Broadhurst of Lancaster University and funded by the Nuffield Centre has found that 1 in 4 women who has had a child removed…
December 23, 2015
Opinion
Inheritance Tax and the Life-Support Machine
The new pension rules, introduced in April 2015, allow an individual to draw down (withdraw) on any percentage of their pension. Surprisingly there are no restrictions on drawing down 100%…
December 23, 2015
Opinion
Protect the Public with Public Liability Insurance
If you have a car accident, the party at fault will most likely have insurance cover and if not an injured party may still be able to recover damages via…
December 21, 2015
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If you want justice then check your wallet first
I was pleased to be quoted in an article in The Independent on Sunday recently, highlighting the lack of funding alternatives available as legal aid cuts have left people unable…
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (‘The Act’) in its current form has implications for all dog owners. Though the majority of offences brought before the Courts still relate to the…
December 18, 2015
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Are You Aware of Your Rights as a Tenant?
Recent studies have shown that not all tenants are aware of the legal issues they face when renting. For example, the Legal Education Foundation published a report, on 9th December,…
December 17, 2015
Opinion
Top Ten Tips for Landlords
Despite global recession, economic crisis and the property crash, bricks and mortar is still the preferred method of long term investment for most, especially as a contingent pension plan. And…
On Human Rights Day 2015, Joanna Fleck reflects on a year that has seen the Human Rights Act under threat and looks back at how Hodge Jones & Allen have…
December 10, 2015
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NHS Investigatory Failures Highlighted
It has been a bad week in the press for the NHS. Firstly the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman concluded that families and patients are being left without answers by...
A Fabian Society report has presented findings from a series of focus groups across the country, which they say demonstrates that inheritance tax (IHT) is regarded as unfair – across…
Under Part 1 of the new Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, injunctions can be obtained for, you guessed it…anti-social behaviour! This consequently replaced the old system of pursuing…
December 9, 2015
Opinion
Fitness to Practice of Dentists – Some Statistics
The dental profession is regulated by the General Dental Council (GDC) who have reported an increasing number of complaints against dental practitioners in recent years. The complaints that they are…
