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protest-law

What Does It Mean When The Attorney General Refers A Case To The Court Of Appeal: The Case Of The Colston Topplers

The principal role of the Attorney General is to uphold and promote the Rule of Law through his or her constitutional functions. In short, they are instated to restrict the…

February 24, 2022

Raj Chada

Opinion

personal-injury

Personal Injury Lawyer of The Month: Usheena Patel

Usheena Patel is an Associate at Hodge Jones and Allen. Usheena joined the team in 2014 and is regularly instructed to act on behalf of clients in respect of high…

February 24, 2022

Opinion

fatal-claims

The Litigation Series – Week 5 – What Is My Medical Negligence Claim Worth?

In our first blog in The Litigation Series, we explained that if a medical negligence claim is successfully proven, then the injured person is able to recover compensation to put…

February 22, 2022

Opinion

legal-help

Builders In England Compelled To Pay For Remedying Cladding

The government has outlined more details about its intention to compel builders and manufacturers in the housing sector in England to cover the cost of replacing dangerous cladding to boost…

February 18, 2022

Blog

accident-at work

I Had An Accident At My Workplace, What Do I Do?

Back to the office Before the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2019/20, employers reported over 65,000 workplace accidents resulting in non-fatal injuries. It is believed that these figures are massively underreported and…

February 17, 2022

Opinion

brain-injury

Just Another Football Match In Europe – Another Head Injury

As a lifelong Liverpool FC fan of course there is never “just another football match in Europe” I raced home last night after my daughter’s football training to start watching…

February 17, 2022

Anne Sanders

Blog

road-traffic-accident

Why We Should All Be Doing The Dutch Reach

What is the Dutch Reach? The Dutch Reach is a simple method of opening a car door with the hand furthest away from the door. In a right-hand-drive car, the...

February 17, 2022

Emma Hall

Opinion

debt-recovery

How To Enforce A Charging Order Against A Debtor By An Order For A Sale? A Basic Guide

This is Part 2 of our guide on how to obtain a charge against property and enforce it through an order for a sale (please read Part 1 of this…

February 16, 2022

Opinion

debt-recovery

How To Enforce Debt By A Charging Order? A Basic Guide

As touched upon previously in our guides here, in many successful debt claims, a debtor’s inability or unwillingness to satisfy the debt judgments often forces creditors to take subsequent legal…

February 16, 2022

Opinion

property-disputes

Lease or License? The Age Old Question Was Asked Again in Global 100 Limited v Maria Laleva (2021)

When a landlord grants a tenant the right to occupy premises in exchange for rent this can be done by way of a license or a lease/tenancy. There has been…

February 15, 2022

Chun Wong

Blog

road-traffic-accident

Survey Reveals Many Parents Unaware Of Safety And Legal Issues Surrounding Electric Scooters

Spotting an e-scooter is becoming increasingly common across the UK, and they’re a popular item for parents to purchase for their children. This comes as no surprise with Amazon having…

February 15, 2022

Leticia Williams

Opinion

fatal-claims

The Litigation Series – Week 4 – Medical Negligence Inquests – The Inquest

Pre-Inquest Review Hearings As we mentioned in the previous blog, the Coroner will normally have at least one Pre-Inquest Review (‘PIR’) hearing before the inquest however in the more complicated…

February 15, 2022

Opinion

personal-injury

Valentine’s Beauty And The Beast

Although many lovers are looking forward to Valentine’s Day, as you celebrate the love that you share, it is vital to be proactive about accident prevention. So what could potentially…

February 14, 2022

Opinion

lasting-power-of-attorney

Fraudsters Are Using Powers Of Attorney To Steal People’s Homes

The system for taking control of a person’s financial affairs is “wide open” to fraud, a BBC investigation has found. They were concerned that the application process for obtaining financial…

February 11, 2022

Opinion

disrepair

Social Housing Activist Fighting Disrepair Gets Dragons Den Support

Social housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa has been handed £10,000 from Dragons Den star Steven Bartlett to assist with his work helping social housing tenants living in disrepair. Mr Tweneboa started…

February 10, 2022

Opinion

road-traffic-accident
serious-injury

I Am Not Sure If I Am Partly To Blame For My Accident, Can I Still Make A Claim?

The short answer is yes, however if you succeed in claiming compensation, the amount you receive may be reduced accordingly to reflect your share of responsibility. It is possible to…

February 9, 2022

Denise Doherty

Opinion

fatal-claims

The Litigation Series – Week 3 – Medical Negligence Inquests- What Does A Bereaved Family Need To Know?

Dealing with the loss of a family member as a result of substandard care can be devastating. If you have lost a loved one because of suspected medical negligence it…

February 8, 2022

Megan Finnis

Opinion

jointly-owned-property
wills-disputes

The Application of S11 of The Inheritance Act 1975 in Sismey v Salandron (2021)

Although the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 is over 45 years old, in 2021 it was the first time that section 11 of the Act was litigated…

February 3, 2022

Chun Wong

Opinion

care-home
fatal-claims

Successful Judicial Review Challenge Quashing The First Inquest Into The death of Vulnerable Man, Peter Seaby

Hodge Jones & Allen recently assisted a grieving family in their battle to obtain answers following the loss of their beloved brother, acting in a successful judicial review of the…

February 3, 2022

Megan Finnis

Opinion

homelessness

Homelessness: Keeping Pets In Temporary Accommodation

As many of us turn up the thermostats this winter and cosy up on the sofa with our furry friends, there remain many people in the UK who are facing…

February 2, 2022

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