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A lawyer’s duty: Share-holders vs Client – is the line too fine?

Historically, a lawyer has always had two primary duties. Their first is a duty to the court and the second is the duty owed to their client. These duties have…

March 3, 2016

Leticia Williams

Blog

Living the dream or the waking nightmare that can be renting !

It’s no secret that more and more young people are struggling to realise their dream of one day owning their own property. With London’s average house price up a third…

March 2, 2016

Opinion

Police need to be proactive about monitoring to ensure they are policing Gypsies and Travellers fairly

It was reported last month that only a handful of UK police forces are recording when their officers’ interactions involve Gypsies and Travellers, raising concerns that discriminatory treatment might be…

March 1, 2016

Sasha Barton

Opinion

Changes in precedent orders within private children proceedings…

The President of the Family Division has announced a complete makeover of the standard orders (CAP01 to CAP04) which were used within private children proceedings. The standard orders being used…

March 1, 2016

Opinion

Life’s A Drone

Drones are fast becoming one of the must have gadgets since their launch. It is predicted that the drone industry will create as many as 150,000 jobs in the EU…

February 26, 2016

Opinion

Court finally rights a mathematical wrong

In the fatal mesothelioma case of Knauer v MOJ [2014] EWHC 2553 (QB) the trial judge held that he was bound to follow the approach adopted by the House of...

February 25, 2016

Andrew James

Opinion

Sufferers of domestic abuse benefit from determination of Rights of Women Charity

The charity Rights of Women has succeeded on appeal in its challenge against restrictions to family legal aid for survivors of domestic abuse. The challenge arose in the context of…

February 24, 2016

Blog

DIY Law

Time and time again we are instructed on cases that are already half way through proceedings. Sometimes this can be due to the client wanting to change solicitors. But most…

February 23, 2016

Blog

The Growth of Obesity in the UK and Weight-Loss Surgery

Whether we like to hear it or not, obesity is now of epidemic proportions in the UK with over 15 million Britons classified as obese. More than 6 out of…

February 19, 2016

Andrew Harrison

Opinion

The Residence Test – 800 years of principle at stake

Access to justice has suffered a further setback following the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal relating to the so-called Residence Test.

February 19, 2016

Blog

Parents with learning difficulties – keeping the focus on the children’s best interests

A recent Judgement from the President of the Family Division highlights once again the difficult issues surrounding cases involving parents with learning difficulties. In this sad case which has a…

February 17, 2016

Blog

“Won’t somebody please think of the children”

It’s well known that in the UK, homelessness amongst children is on the rise, with little to no real effort being made to remedy this. This is not simply about...

February 17, 2016

Opinion

Triumph for a cohabitee in an inheritance act claim

This week the court made history by awarding Ms Joy Williams, a half share in her deceased partner’s house. Ms Williams had lived with Mr Norman Martin, for nearly 20…

February 17, 2016

Chun Wong

Blog

Adding Insult to Injury: asbestos related lung cancer sufferers face further setback

The Court of Appeal decision in Heneghan v Manchester Dry Docks Ltd and ors has been hailed as a victory by insurers.

February 15, 2016

Isobel Lovett

Blog

Property? Check. Passport? Check. Right to Rent…..?

From the 1st February 2016 a new “right” has been created. Alongside the right to free speech and private and family life, there now stands a right to rent. Surely…

February 12, 2016

Opinion

Systemic change is needed to ensure our health services learn lessons from the deaths of vulnerable patients in their care

The shocking failure of Southern Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to investigate the deaths of over a thousand patients with learning disabilities or mental health issues made headlines at the end…

February 12, 2016

Bríd Doherty

Blog

Disposable Women? Transnational marriages – time for a change?

Southall Black Sisters are instrumental in the commission of a report highlighting the abuse, violence and abandonment in transnational marriages.

February 11, 2016

Opinion

Restraint orders: Reasonable suspicion and reporting

On 1 June 2015 a number of provisions took effect as a result of the implementation of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (SCA). One of the most notable changes was...

February 11, 2016

Blog

Cherwayko v Cherwayko (No 3): Imprisoned for contempt of court…well almost…

In the recent case of Cherwayko v Cherwayko (No 3) the Husband was given a custodial sentence for contempt in financial remedy proceedings. He was sentenced to nine months imprisonment...

February 10, 2016

Opinion

Court of Appeal legal aid ruling is a blow for civil liberties

Judges in the Court of Appeal dealt a considerable blow to civil liberties in this country last month with a ruling that will make it more difficult for victims to...

February 9, 2016

Sasha Barton

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