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burns-and scarring-injuries
Fire Safety During Diwali, The Festival Of Lights And Bonfire Night
As the dark nights draw in, fireworks season is in full swing. Many will be looking forward to setting their sights on extravagant fireworks displays or organising their own home…
A Look At Track Allocation And The Effects Of Jackson’s Fixed Cost Reforms
Civil claims fall into three categories, or “tracks”: The small claims track The fast track The multi-track How are cases allocated? Cases are assigned to a track by the courts…
October 27, 2021
Opinion
brain-injury
It’s Glo, Glo, Glo Time Again!
Having recently attended a fund raising event for the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) I never cease to be amazed to hear the stories of people that CBIT have assisted…
Use of a Ring Doorbell Found To Be In Breach of Data Protection Laws
A Ring doorbell is a video surveillance system made by Amazon which captures both video and sound within a certain range. They start at £40 to over £200. These have…
Landmark ‘Spycops’ Judgment Finds Multiple Human Rights Violations By The Police
In a landmark judgment, a tribunal has found “disturbing and lamentable failings” and numerous human rights violations by the police in a case brought by Kate Wilson, an activist deceived…
October 19, 2021
Opinion
challenging-housing-decisions
Dealing With Anti-Social Behaviour: What Options Do You Have?
As the UK was in lockdown for large periods of time over the last 18 months, we all spent more time at home than usual. Even though we are now…
October 15, 2021
Opinion
Covid-19
eviction
How Wales has taken a more tenant friendly approach than England during the Covid-19 pandemic
At the outset of the pandemic, in both England and Wales similar approaches were taken to protect tenants who were at risk of eviction during Covid-19, most of which were…
October 15, 2021
Opinion
property-disputes
Freeholder’s Recoverability on Contractually Valid Service Charge Demands and Legal Costs
Having recently written my piece on applying for forfeiture and the speed in which one must act, it is now useful to see a recent Court of Appeal decision relating…
Are Prenuptial Agreements legally binding in England & Wales?
A prenuptial agreement is a formal contract between two people prior to marriage or civil partnership, which sets out how their finances will be organised in the event of the...
October 11, 2021
Opinion
personal-injury
Personal Injury Lawyer of the Month: Anne Sanders
Anne Sanders is a partner in a personal injury team. She specialises in catastrophic and complex injury claims with over 20 years’ experience, acting only for injured people and their…
October 8, 2021
Opinion
personal-injury
What is Mediation in a Personal Injury Case?
I love to litigate. Why? As a trainee and then a newly qualified solicitor my supervising partner told me this: “Litigate to negotiate”. She was 100% right. To get the…
World Mental Health Day, Sunday 10th October 2021: “Mental Health in an Unequal World”
World Mental Health day this year falls on Sunday 10th October. This year’s theme was set by the World Federation for Mental Health: “Mental Health in an Unequal World” The…
October 8, 2021
Blog
disrepair
Housing Disrepair Issues Across the UK
A leaky roof, a broken boiler, no hot water, damp… these are all common housing disrepair issues that residential tenants across the UK are experiencing every day, and they can…
How to prepare for an initial consultation with a family lawyer
A report from the Ministry of Justice last week confirmed that 66,357 new cases began in the family courts which is a 14% rise as compared to the same period…
October 6, 2021
Blog
general-crime
representation
I Have A Trial In The Magistrates’ Court, What Should I Expect?
Do you have a trial in the Magistrates’ Court? Is this your first time standing trial? Not sure what to expect? For many people the courtroom is a scary and…
October 4, 2021
Blog
possessions-proceedings
Can I Withhold Rent Due To Disrepair?
Tenants may experience poor housing conditions within their homes for a lengthy period of time. This may include but is not limited to mould and damp, leaking water or gas…
October 4, 2021
Opinion
action-against-the-police
The Surveillance State Or The Safe State? The Rise Of Live Facial Recognition Technology
On 13 August 2021 the Home Office revised the “Surveillance Camera Code of Practice”. The purpose of the code is to provide guidance to local authorities and the police regarding…
October 1, 2021
Opinion
eviction
possessions-proceedings
An End to Extended Notice Periods from 1 October 2021
We at Hodge Jones & Allen have written on this topic a number of times about the various temporary changes that have come in since the start of the Pandemic…
October 1, 2021
Opinion
hospital-negligence
orthopaedic-negligence
Medical Negligence Case Settlement: Negligent Failure To Diagnose And Repair Ruptured Bicep
The Claimant was lifting a heavy item at work when he felt a pop/snap in his left upper arm. He attended his local A&E department (Defendant 1) later that same…
September 29, 2021
Blog
personal-injury
Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Injury Claims- Part 3
Introduction Here is my final list of the most frequently questions I am asked as a personal injury solicitor. Compiling the three lists has reminded me of all the issues…
