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  • personal-injury
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Road Safety Week 2024 – After The Crash – Every Victim Counts

It is Road Safety Week this week (17th – 23rd November 2024) and every year we stand with Brake, the road safety charity and their vision of a world where…

November 19, 2024
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  • crime
  • general-crime

What Happens If The Police Ask Me To Provide Them With My Mobile Phone PIN?

This question can arise at any stage of the criminal proceedings, often as early as at the police station, before or after interview. As smartphones hold all our personal data,…

November 18, 2024
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Surveillance Ambush: The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims

In today’s world, social media is a big part of our everyday lives. While sharing photos or posting about your day is usually harmless, claimants must be savvy to what…

Opinion
  • family-law
  • separation
  • ToLATA claim

Can I Make A Claim Against A Property When We Are Not Married?

When a dispute arises about property ownership after separation from a partner you have cohabited with, it is important to consider your rights. You may have a claim under the…

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  • extradition
  • general-crime

Extradition Explained – Part 1: What Happens if I am Arrested on an Extradition Warrant?

What is Extradition? It is the process whereby one state seeks the surrender of a person from another state in order to either prosecute them for an offence or to…

November 12, 2024
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  • divorce
  • family-law

What Are Grandparents Legal Rights To See Grandchildren?

Sometimes breakdown in relationships can result in children missing out on seeing grandparents, aunts and uncles and other family members. This can have a detrimental impact on children who have...

Opinion
  • disrepair
  • housing-and-property

Fighting for Tenants’ Rights: Securing Justice in a Housing Disrepair Case

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors (HJA) have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down…

November 11, 2024
Opinion
  • possessions-proceedings
  • property-disputes

The 10-Year Period of Reasonable Belief for Adverse Possession Examined In Brown V Ridley (2024)

What is adverse possession? Quite simply this is the physical ‘adverse’ possession of land (which one does not own) for a specified period (previously 12 years but since October 2003…

November 7, 2024
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  • personal-injury

Why Medical Records Are Essential in Personal Injury Claims

A common question that we receive as legal professionals by our clients is “why do you need access to my medical records?” It is not uncommon to have concerns when…

November 7, 2024
Opinion
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

Understanding Lung Cancer and Asbestos-Related Risks: A Guide for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed throughout the month of November each year. During this time it may be helpful to remind ourselves what Lung Cancer is, to know the…

November 1, 2024
Opinion

Black History Month: Reclaiming Narratives 2024

What is Black History Month? Black History Month (BHM) is a time of deep reflection, appreciation, and, for many is a deeper education about the history and culture of Black…

October 28, 2024
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Post Office Inquiry: Week 4 – Recap

The Post Office inquiry resumed on 23 September for its seventh and final phase. Here is a summary of who gave evidence during week 4. Tuesday 15 October Mike Young…

Opinion
  • court
  • crime

Second Time Lucky? Lord Chancellor Announces Increased Sentencing Powers for Magistrates’

In May 2022 the then Conservative government doubled sentencing powers for Magistrates’ from 6 to 12 months, reasoning that the move would “provide additional capacity to drive down the backlog…

Blog
  • personal-injury

Understanding Court Directions in Personal Injury Claims

Navigating the legal process in a personal injury claim can be daunting, especially when it comes to court directions. These directions outline the steps involved in moving your case through…

October 17, 2024
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Post Office Inquiry: Week 3 – Recap

The Post Office inquiry resumed on 23 September for its seventh and final phase. Here is a summary of who gave evidence during week 3. Tuesday 7 October Karen McEwan…

Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Post Office Inquiry: Week 2 – Recap

The Post Office inquiry resumed on 23 September for its seventh and final phase. Here is a summary of who gave evidence during week 2. Tuesday 1 October Henry Staunton…

Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Post Office Inquiry: Week 1 – Recap

The Post Office inquiry resumed on 23 September for its seventh and final phase. Here is a summary of who gave evidence during week 1. Monday 23 September Gavin Ellison:…

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  • divorce
  • family-law
  • separation

Why Are Forms E Important and How Do You Complete One?

Introduction When separating from your spouse or partner, one of the most challenging aspects is knowing how to resolve the division of finances. To ensure this process is fair, and…

October 14, 2024
Opinion
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2): The Search for The Truth Continues…

On Monday 14 October 2024 Tranche 2 (Phase 2) of the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) will commence with opening statements from Counsel to the Inquiry, and Core Participants, both police…

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • serious-injury

Empowering the Limb Loss Community: Insights from the Limbless Association Lunch & Learn Event

Limbless Association: Lunch & Learn, Brentwood. No Amputee Need Cope Alone I recently had the pleasure of attending a Limbless Association: Lunch & Learn at King George’s, Brentwood, Essex. The…

October 9, 2024
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