If it comes into force as drafted, the Civil Liability Bill will increase the huge profits of motor insurers like Zurich, AXA, Direct Line, Churchill and others by denying many thousands of innocent victims of road traffic accidents (RTAs) their rights to employ lawyers to pursue their compensations claims. Any Read more…
When it comes to accidents, allergic reactions in restaurants do not immediately spring to mind as an obvious example. Whilst the physical injuries caused by slips, trips and road traffic accidents may be easier to notice or give a clearer indication that an accident has occurred, allergic reactions can be Read more…
Making a will is the only way you can ensure your assets are inherited by those you wish to benefit. This month, Chaanah explains the importance of planning ahead… I live alone in a property I own and I don’t have any children. How do I decide who to leave Read more…
Around 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day. There are around 35,000 women in the UK who take sodium valproate which is found in the epilepsy medication, Epilim and approximately 375 of them become pregnant each year 1 . These women need to be aware of the risks of Read more…
During Cohabitation Awareness Week, we highlighted the key differences in how the law treats married and unmarried couples upon separation. Cohabitees do not have the same legal rights to property, inheritance or pensions as their married counterparts and whilst various steps can be taken to mitigate this shortfall, it will Read more…
Our recent online poll found the majority of people understand the importance of making a will, but not of keeping it updated. Major life events such as getting married or having a child can invalidate your will. Contact one of our specialists to arrange a free 30 minute consultation. Recently Read more…
In January this year High Court Family Judge Mr Justice Cobb set out his proposals to change the way the family court deals with allegations of domestic abuse in children cases. On Monday 2nd October new guidance came into force which should ensure that judges consider the impact of domestic Read more…
Many people may be thinking over the consequences of the House of Commons’ decision this week about IVF. Approval has been given to extend IVF procedures to the creation of embryos using not just a father’s sperm and a mother’s egg but DNA from the cells of a second female. Read more…
A Law Commission consultation paper entitled ‘Simplification of Criminal Law: Kidnapping and Related Offences’ published on 20th November 2014 makes two recommendations which, if made into law, will have grave consequences for parents who take their own children out of the country without the other parent’s consent. Family law, which Read more…
In an unusual case a judge accused social workers of being “biased” against grandparents who sought to contest the proposed adoption of their two year old grandson. His Honour Judge Jack gave his judgment on 14th June 2014 in the Hull Family Court; this was published on 25th November 2014. Read more…