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Concerns over finances should not deter women from divorce in later life

Older women who stay in unhappy marriages for the sake of their finances are often surprised to learn they have more rights than they think, say lawyers. Statistics show that…

June 13, 2017
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DIY will kits: What you need to know

The cost of making a will can vary dramatically, with online “do it yourself” versions in high street stores costing as little as £9.99, going up to hundreds of pounds…

May 30, 2017
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High Court quashes decision by magistrates who decided defendant’s age by sight

The High Court has quashed a decision by a Youth Court that led to a male charged with pickpocketing and who claims to be 16 languishing in Wormwood Scrubs, because…

May 26, 2017
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Don’t “railroad” families of brain-damaged babies through new compensation scheme, government told

Specialist lawyers question whether Rapid Resolution and Redress’ scheme will deliver fewer injuries and lower costs Families reeling from the devastating impact of being told that their new-born baby may…

May 25, 2017
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Hodge Jones & Allen promotes crime and clinical negligence lawyers to partnership

London law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has promoted two lawyers to its partnership. Emma Wray from the firm’s medical negligence team and Kerry Spence from the crime team joined…

May 25, 2017
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High Court challenge to NHS England’s refusal to fund life-changing treatment for seven-year old boy

The parents of a seven-year-old boy are going to the High Court on Thursday 25 May 2017 to challenge NHS England’s refusal to fund life-changing treatment for him. The boy,…

May 24, 2017
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Serious Fraud Corruption Probe

Hodge Jones & Allen has been instructed by one of the defendants in another large SFO corruption probe The case involving the logistics company FH Bertling relates to a contracts…

May 19, 2017
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Hodge Jones & Allen Criminal Defence partner Graeme Hydari shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year

Greame Hydari has been shortlisted for this year Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year in criminal defence category for championing rights of defendants with autism. Graeme is a specialist defence solicitor…

May 19, 2017
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Coroner says neglect contributed to death of man whose aneurysm went untreated at Manchester hospital for eight years

The inquest into the death of a 67-year-old man from Stretford in Manchester has concluded that he died of “natural causes contributed to by neglect”. Peter Young was a retired…

May 18, 2017
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Patrick Allen receives lifetime achievement award

Patrick Allen, senior partner at Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA) was last night recognised for his long service to the legal profession with a lifetime achievement award at the Solicitors…

May 18, 2017
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Trial set to open for three Heathrow protestors

Date: Tuesday 16 May, 2017 Time: 10:00am Location: Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, The Court House, Harefield Rd, Uxbridge UB8 1PQ Three protestors will appear in court tomorrow charged with obstructing a…

May 16, 2017
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Slater & Gordon’s London clinical negligence head moves to Hodge Jones & Allen

London law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has appointed clinical negligence partner, James Bell, from Slater & Gordon, where he was head of the London clinical negligence practice. James has…

May 15, 2017
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Inquest set to open into death of man whose aneurysm went untreated at Manchester hospital

Inquest date: Tuesday 16th May Time: 10am Location: Manchester Coroner’s Court, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester M2 5BR Duration: Two days The inquest into the death of a 67-year-old…

May 11, 2017
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Time running out for British claimants in vibrator data breach case

British claimants looking to sue Canadian sex toy manufacturer, Standard Innovation, for collecting data about their use of the sex toy, We-Vibe, have until July to bring claims, London law…

May 8, 2017
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Inquest into death of a man killed by his cellmate at HMP Wandsworth concludes

A jury at the inquest into the death of 66-year-old Wadid Barsoum, who was killed by his cellmate whilst on remand at HMP Wandsworth has concluded he was unlawfully killed.…

May 8, 2017
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Five things every pet owner needs to know to ensure their pets are cared for after their death

Increasing numbers of pet owners are consulting lawyers to make provision for pets in their wills, yet many more are leaving it to chance and risk their pets ending up…

May 3, 2017
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Fixed costs proposals in clinical negligence claims based on flawed logic says Hodge Jones & Allen

Firm calls for the ‘delay, deny, defend’ culture in the NHS to be tackled The Department of Health’s proposal to fix recoverable costs in low value clinical negligence cases would…

April 28, 2017
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Retired electricity board labourer appeals for help with asbestos exposure investigation

An 82-year old retired labourer who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015, is seeking answers about why his former London-based employer Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) allowed him to…

April 26, 2017
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Inquest set to open into death of 27-year-old man with learning disabilities at St James’s Hospital in Leeds

Inquest date: Monday 24th April Time: 10am Location: The Coroner’s Court, Court 1 (First Floor), 71 Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3BS Duration: Four days The inquest into the death of a…

April 20, 2017
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Divorce: what couples really fight about

The divorce battles of the rich and famous continue to fascinate us; the latest high-profile dispute saw a couple spending £800,000 fighting over their £500,000 holiday home, while the Court…

April 10, 2017
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