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September 26th marks Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about mesothelioma. It also encourages fundraising and showing support for those battling the rare cancer. What is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is an...
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 gives the court the power to amend the way an estate is distributed, whether it is due to be distributed pursuant to the terms of a Will or the rules of intestacy . The act allows certain...
Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) is a rare parasitic eye infection from a certain type of amoeba which is a single-celled organism. It starts by affecting the outermost layer of the cornea and as the infection extends deeper, it will cause loss of sight. ...
It was recently decided in the case of Ms N Hinds v Mitie Ltd, that the claimant should have her compensation boosted by nearly ten times the suggested amount, resulting in a pay out of over £350,000 in total. This comes following a ruling by the...
Conveyancing negligence can lead to serious financial and legal repercussions for property buyers and sellers. Conveyancers are expected to handle the legal aspects of property transactions with the utmost care and professionalism. When they fail to meet...
In the recent case of Potts v Urb-it (UK) Ltd, the tribunal awarded a sum in excess of £46,000 in relation to claims for automatic unfair dismissal as a result of whistleblowing. The respondent in this case was a Swedish-based logistics organisation...
Earlier this year, a lawyer from China, who had married a British man and moved to the UK to live with him, lost her battle in court to defend the validity of his last Will and testament which set to make her the sole beneficiary of his estate. The Will was...
You can conduct a claim of discrimination on behalf of a minor or a protected party, as a 'litigation friend'. A protected party is defined as a party who “ lacks capacity to conduct the proceedings independently ”. The role of a...
If you believe that your solicitor has provided substandard service or acted negligently, you have the right to make a complaint. Addressing the issue promptly can lead to a satisfactory resolution and ensure that your concerns are heard. Here’s a...
If you run a family business it is important to think about how you would like that business to move forward should you pass away unexpectedly. It is both beneficial and a lot simpler than you may think to ensure that your business continues...
What is a Rule 1.2 Representative and why are they important? The role of a Rule 1.2 Representative is often undertaken by Independent Advocates, or by a friend or family member of the individual concerned. A Rule 1.2 Representative is appointed when the...
According to data obtained by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), it is reported that there has been a 30% increase, from 6,545 to 8,496, from 2022/23 to 2023/24, in employment claims for disability discrimination which have been...
Mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surfaces of the body’s organs. Which organs are affected by mesothelioma? Usually, this disease affects the lining of the lungs, but can also affect the lining of the...
In the UK, the limitation period for bringing a professional negligence claim is a critical factor that can determine the success or failure of a case. Understanding these time limits is essential for anyone considering such a claim. Standard limitation...
Professional negligence can occur in any profession, from legal and medical fields to financial and architectural services. When a professional fails to perform their duties to the required standard, resulting in harm or financial loss, you may have grounds...
On 6 September 2024, the Court of Appeal quashed an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence and substituted a determinate sentence and in the process granted an extension of time of 19 years. Due to the Court of Appeal’s decision that...
Single-word Ofsted judgements for state schools will be scrapped with immediate effect to be replaced by report cards. The move by the Government is aimed at improving standards and helping parents to better understand schools’ strengths and...
If you are a business owner the chances are that you will have poured a great deal of time, hard work and love into your business. You want to make sure that if something happened to you, your family and business would be properly looked after. It’s...
