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  • wills-disputes

Interpretation of Wills under s21 of the Administration of Justice Act 1982: a recent example Beasant v Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind and Others (2022)

The requirements for a Will to be valid have long been established since the Wills Act 1837, which states: A Will must be in writing and signed by the testator…

November 16, 2022
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  • road-traffic-accident

Road Safety Week 2022 – 14th – 20th November

Next week is Road Safety Week, a campaign run by Brake, a charity dedicated to supporting people bereaved and seriously injured in accidents on the road. They also campaign tirelessly…

November 11, 2022
Opinion
  • lasting-power-of-attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney – not just for the elderly

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is the legal mechanism by which a donor appoints an attorney to make decisions on their behalf. There are two types of LPA, one…

November 11, 2022
Blog
  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Severe and Worsening Subsidence

We represented a housing association tenant whose home has been suffering from severe and worsening subsidence, associated leaks and resulting damage to her property. The conditions were causing her distress…

November 9, 2022
Blog
  • disrepair

damp and mould growth due to poor insulation

We were instructed to deal with a case involving disrepair which consisted of having poorly fitting windows and doors. The poor fitting caused there to be damp and mould growth…

November 9, 2022
Blog
  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp, Mould, Leaks and a Broken Boiler

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

November 9, 2022
Opinion
  • eviction

Revenge Evictions: Can My Landlord Evict Me If I Make A Complaint About The Condition Of My Property?

What is revenge eviction? A revenge or retaliatory eviction is where a tenant makes a genuine and legitimate complaint to their landlord about their bad housing conditions and instead of…

November 4, 2022
Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces
  • burns-and scarring-injuries
  • post-traumatic-stress-disorder

Ensure Your Bonfire Night Celebrations Go Off With A Bang: Keeping Safe And Avoiding Firework-Related Injury

As the nights draw in, families and friends all around the UK will be keen to get together this year to celebrate the holidays. Often these celebrations will involve firework…

November 4, 2022
Opinion

GloWeek 2022 31st October – 4th November

The Hodge Jones & Allen Personal Injury Team is again supporting GloWeek, a road safety awareness week organised by the Child Brain Injury Trust, taking place from 31st October –…

October 31, 2022
Opinion

‘Racial Bias And The Bench’ – An Urgently Needed Report On Racial Bias In The Justice System

In November of 2020, in a year of mass Black Lives Matter protests, Lord Burnett of Maldon, the Lord Chief Justice, launched the Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (2020-25), which…

October 26, 2022
Blog
  • human-rights
  • injunctions

How The Government And Wealthy Corporations Work Together To Stifle Protest

Before our now-former prime minister was in politics she was commercial manager for Shell. She, her climate minister (Graham Stuart) and her business and energy secretary (Jacob Rees-Mogg) were big…

October 26, 2022
Opinion
  • disrepair

What Can I Do About Disrepair In My House?

At Hodge Jones & Allen we understand that your house is not just a property but also your home. Poor housing conditions affect not only the way your home looks,…

October 26, 2022
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  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp & Mould Growth From Water Penetration

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

October 24, 2022
Opinion
  • road-traffic-accident

The new RTA claims portal – is it working?

What is the Official Injury Claims Portal? The Official Injury Claims Portal was developed by the Motor Insurers Bureau to enable individuals who have been injured in road traffic accidents…

October 24, 2022
Opinion
  • discrimination-and-equality

“Contentious, Violent and Neglectful” – Freedom of Information Requests Shine A Light Onto The Deaths Of Racialised People In Prisons In England & Wales

With thanks to INQUEST for their tireless work and illuminating report, Deaths of racialised people in prison 2015 – 2022: Challenging racism and discrimination, the main source for this blog…

October 21, 2022
Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces

Can I Make A Personal Injury Claim If I Was Injured At The Gym?

For many people, attending the gym is the preferred option to stay fit and healthy. Gym operators have a legal duty of care to ensure their members are in a…

October 12, 2022
Opinion
  • inquest

When Are Juries Used For Inquests And What Do They Do?

Most people have an idea about what a jury in a criminal case is for. Much of this is from depictions in popular media; most of us can bring to…

October 11, 2022
Opinion
  • hospital-negligence
  • medical-negligence

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer and highlight the importance of checking breasts for early signs of the disease. The importance…

October 10, 2022
Opinion
  • homelessness

Should the homeless be protected by hate crime law?

The Law Commission has recently published a review of hate crimes that proposes to include offences against homeless people. At Hodge Jones & Allen we wholeheartedly agree with this. Hate...

October 10, 2022
Opinion
  • eviction
  • housing-and-property

Accused Of Subletting? What Action Can I Take?

Allegations of sub-letting and threats of eviction can be a very daunting experience. What constitutes subletting? Sub-letting happens when you let part or all of your home to someone else.…

October 7, 2022
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