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Government confirms fixed costs in clinical negligence from 1 Oct, reaction from Hodge Jones & Allen

Following the news that Health minister Ben Gummer has confirmed fixed fees in clinical negligence will come into force by 1st October 2016, Julie Say, clinical negligence partner at Hodge…

January 14, 2016
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Acquittal for Cardiff May Day ‘violent disorder’ protestor

A 30-year old man charged with violent disorder and actual bodily harm last year following a May Day protest in Cardiff has today been found not guilty by a jury…

January 14, 2016
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A Happy New Year Partnership between Pathway and Hodge Jones & Allen in 2016

January 2016 marks the beginning of a new and innovative partnership between the housing team at London law firm Hodge Jones & Allen and the Pathway homeless healthcare service based…

January 11, 2016
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Acquittal in “long firm fraud” investigation by BIS

Hodge Jones and Allen yesterday secured the acquittal of their client Florenc Hoxha at Southwark Crown Court, following a three-month trial and one of the largest fraudulent trading investigations undertaken…

December 10, 2015
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Damning new statistics denounce ‘unfair, confusing and inaccessible’ UK justice system

Research into public perceptions of British legal system reveals widespread frustration and lack of trust Lack of education about the law seen as major barrier to accessing justice Comparison with…

December 2, 2015
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North London solicitors launch radio phone-in for London Bengali community

North London solicitors, Hodge Jones & Allen today launch a new legal advice radio show on Betar Bangla, the first radio station aimed at London’s Bangladeshi community. The inaugural phone-in…

November 26, 2015
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Judge’s decision brings closure over nine-year Islington will dispute

A judge on Friday (20 November) ended a nine-year dispute between a brother and sister over their parents’ wills and their family home in Islington after deciding that the parents…

November 24, 2015
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High Court considers application for permission for judicial review in test case concerning NHS England’s refusal to fund medication for a child with narcolepsy

On Friday 13th November 2015, a Judge of the High Court will consider an application for permission for the father of a child to seek judicial review of a decision…

November 9, 2015
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Hodge Jones & Allen strengthens its personal injury team with the hire of two new solicitors

Top London law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has strengthened its industry leading personal injury team with the acquisition of solicitors Emma Hall and Steven Violet. Steven becomes a part…

October 26, 2015
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Government set to face raft of human rights challenges over air pollution

One of the UK’s leading human rights lawyers has said she is investigating human rights challenges against the British Government over its failure to tackle the devastating effects of air…

October 26, 2015
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HJA runners raise money for CBIT

In July, Anne Sanders, Nina Ali, Matt Cuell & Simon O’Loughlin took part in the annual sponsored 10k run in aid of the Child Brain Injury Trust. The Child Brain…

October 22, 2015
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Hodge Jones & Allen lawyer recognised in Magna Carta celebrations by Supreme Court

Portrait by Michael Waller-Bridge Leading human rights lawyer, Jocelyn Cockburn, has been recognised for her role championing the rights of those in the armed forces and some of the most…

October 21, 2015
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Family respond to today’s Serious Case Review following death of their son

Richard Handley died from complications arising from faecal impaction, aged 33 The release today of a Serious Case Review by Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board has been welcomed by the family…

October 19, 2015
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GMC facing Judicial Review over failure to investigate Sir Bruce Keogh

Hearing follows announcement by GMC to quash its earlier decision not to investigate ten doctors in related inquiry On Tuesday 13th October the High Court will hear a Judicial Review…

October 12, 2015
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Hodge Jones & Allen achieves Investors in People Gold Standard

Hodge Jones & Allen has become one of a small number of law firms to achieve the Investors in People Gold Standard, the highest standard possible. “This is a fantastic…

October 1, 2015
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Inquest into death of 83 year old man finds mistake by Southampton General Hospital junior doctor led to stroke

Grahame Short, the Coroner at the inquest into the death of Frank Locke, an 83-year-old retired photographer and father of four from Bournemouth, has found that ‘on the balance of…

October 1, 2015
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STATEMENT RE: OUR CLIENT LORD HANNINGFIELD

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today announced it will bring a case against Lord Hanningfield relating to allegations of expenses fraud during July 2013. The allegations surround dates where…

September 30, 2015
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DWP pays out in ‘swine flu’ test case but still likely to go to Court of Appeal

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been refused permission to appeal against an order to compensate a boy that developed narcolepsy as a result of taking the swine…

September 28, 2015
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Technical brilliance and well-earned reputation recognised by Legal 500

Hodge Jones & Allen and its specialist teams were once again recognised by the Legal 500 directory. Described as a ‘go-to firm’, the Crime and Housing teams maintained their top…

September 22, 2015
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Inquest into death of 83 year old man to examine failings in post-operative care by Southampton and Bournemouth Hospitals

Venue: Winchester Coroner’s Court, although due to the building works it has been relocated to The Former Grand Jury Room, Castle Avenue, Winchester. Date: 21 September, 10 am A two-day…

September 21, 2015
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