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  • 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…

October 25, 2021

Louise Jukes

Opinion
  • data-breaches

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…

October 22, 2021

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • action-against-the-police

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…

October 12, 2021

Bahareh Amani

Blog
  • prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

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…

October 8, 2021

Anne Sanders

Opinion
  • mental-health

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…

October 6, 2021

Farzana Chowdhury

Blog
  • divorce
  • family-law
  • separation

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…

September 28, 2021
Opinion
  • protest-law

Environmental Crisis and Civil Rights

In his latest article for Legal Action Group, Mike Schwarz, Partner and protest law expert, examines how the UK’s failure to tackle the ecological crises is also stirring up trouble for…

September 23, 2021
Opinion
  • birth-injury
  • brain-injury

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), safe spaces and the Health and Care bill

I have recently been instructed by a young couple whose baby suffered a brain injury at birth. Immediately following the incident the hospital concerned notified the event to the Healthcare…

September 23, 2021
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