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Contempt of court for witness statements

In court proceedings or in contemplation of court proceedings, parties have to prepare certain documents which are filed at court and served on the other side. These documents will normally...

March 25, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

Changes to Section 21 (Housing Act 1988) Notice from 1 June 2019 – Updated March 2020

A Section 21 (Housing Act 1988) Notice is the first step a landlord would take to gain back possession of a property. It is a written notice to terminate an...

March 25, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

Domestic abuse and homelessness: the case for automatic priority need

Domestic abuse is sadly one of the leading causes of homelessness. Government statistics demonstrate that between June 2018 and June 2019, 23,960 people were made homeless in England as a...

March 19, 2020
Opinion

Increased pressure on family life and relationships

We are living in a situation caused by the Coronavirus which for the vast majority of the population is unprecedented. Most of us will never have experienced anything in our...

March 18, 2020
Blog
  • defamation-and-reputation

What are the Defences available in defamation claims?

This article discusses some common defences available in defamation claims relating to libel (written statements). It outlines the protection these defences can afford to parties who are wrongfully accused of...

March 17, 2020
Opinion

How long is too long? Unsuitable accommodation put on trial in the high court

Case Note: R(M) v The London Borough of Newham In the Hodge Jones & Allen’s social housing team we hear daily about the pressures on local authorities to find housing…

March 17, 2020
Opinion

The Arkin cap and liability for costs

The case of Arkin v Borchard Lines Ltd (Nos 2 and 3) [2005] EWCA Civ 655, [2005] 1 WLR 3055 (“Arkin”) and the notion that the courts were bound to...

March 16, 2020
Opinion

The introduction of the Reasonable Recipient test in Possession Proceedings

The Court of Appeal has recently held in the case of Pease v Carter & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 175 that the ‘reasonable recipient’ test applies to notices served under...

March 16, 2020
Opinion

Drawing a line – the extent and basis of non-party costs liability

All parties to litigation should be concerned with – besides winning the litigation – the other side being good for any damages and / or costs they may be awarded....

March 16, 2020
Blog
  • financial-provision

What is the current status of Islamic marriages (Nikah) in the UK?

Akhter v Khan and another [2020] EWCA Civ 122 - Summary of the facts The Petitioner and the Respondent had an Islamic marriage ceremony (a Nikah) on 13 December 1998 at...

March 13, 2020
Opinion

Against the odds…Friday the 13th is not as unlucky as you might think

Even before the beginning of the popular film franchise from the 1980s, Friday the 13th has been embedded in our cultural consciousness as an unlucky date. Many people will consider...

March 13, 2020
Opinion

The Proposal: Inheritance Tax Exemptions For Transfers Between Siblings

Lord Lexden, a Conservative peer in the House of Lords has sponsored a Bill (cited as the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (Amendment) (Siblings) Act 2020) that amends existing legislation to…

March 13, 2020
Blog

The Fitness For Human Habitation Act 2018 – what does this mean for you?

From March 2020, there is a promising new development on the horizon for tenants living in poor housing conditions. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 is already in...

March 12, 2020
Blog
  • housing-and-property

What happens if a lease is forfeited?

Invariably, a lease will contain a provision that in the event the rent is not paid, or some other covenant is breached, then the lease can be brought to an...

March 12, 2020
Opinion

Product liability and the benefits of joining a group (multi-party) action

When an individual has been injured as a result of a faulty product, it may possible to bring a claim for compensation against the manufacturer, suppliers, distributors or retailers of...

March 12, 2020
Blog
  • defamation-and-reputation

What are the time limits in defamation claims?

This article discusses time limit issues in defamation claims for libel (written) disputes. It outlines some practical considerations and potential remedies to help if the time limit is missed and…

March 12, 2020
Blog

Opposite-sex couples can now register Civil Partnerships…

On 10 July 2019, the Government Equalities Office published a policy paper and consultation called ‘Implementing Opposite-Sex Civil Partnerships: Next Steps’ which highlighted and outlined the Governments plans to extend...

March 12, 2020
Opinion

Legal implications of the coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) originating from China on 31st December 2019 has now infected over 100,000 people in over 100 countries with nearly 31,500 deaths. As at 8th March there was...

March 11, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

#IWD2020 – Representation and Retention: How our practice’s progressive principles translate into our record on gender diversity

At Hodge Jones & Allen, legal representation is for everyone. And we strive to deliver this commitment in its fullest sense, because we know that what is best for our...

March 8, 2020

Patrick Allen

Blog

#IWD2020 – The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 and Me – I am a 'Person'

To this day I remember my first visit to my aunt's office in Islington, North London. I was about three years old and with my dad. Her room was at...

March 6, 2020
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