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People are buying online – law is no exception

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Online retail sales hit £50bn It always amazes, and continues to amaze us, that so few law firms, other than personal injury law firms. Really accept that business of all kinds now get a sizeable and rising proportion of instructions … Continue reading →

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Missing a trial date, applying to adjourn a trial and overriding objective

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

Practice Direction 39A of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998, (‘CPR’), gives guidance as to what happens if one Party fails to attend Trial. A Judge should not exercise his discretion to strike out a claim merely because a Party failed … Continue reading →

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Insurers not playing fair ?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

In times of economic hardship, one area where few of us will take risks is in the myriad types of insurance we all have, and for understandable reasons. Insurance in many areas is either compulsory or highly advisable. However, many … Continue reading →

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Bribery Act summary

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin

Bribery Act After 104 years, Britain has finally reformed the law on bribery. The Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2011. Under the act bribery is defined as “giving someone a financial or other advantage to encourage … Continue reading →

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The rubber stamp game ?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

There are many uses for lawyers, but some may come as a surprise. Take, for example the war in Iraq and the burgeoning hacking scandal. what do they both have in common ? Well, powerful people who have money often … Continue reading →

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Forms of power of attorney

Posted on May 7, 2011 by admin

Enduring Power of Attorney and Lasting Powers of Attorney Those whose mental faculties are failing require help in the management of their affairs from someone who they can trust and is willing to take responsibility for managing that person’s legal, … Continue reading →

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Sex discrimination by a law firm

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

Top law firm liable for sex discrimination against male solicitor In an interesting recently reported employment tribunal claim, Eversheds, a well known and highly regarded law firm was found to have sexually discriminated against a male employee solicitor in relation … Continue reading →

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About Party Walls

Posted on March 20, 2011 by admin

Party Walls Many homes and gardens will share certain elements of the property with their neighbours. Whether it be a small stretch of fence, an interior wall or the floors of an upper floor flat, there are many situations where … Continue reading →

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Neighbour disputes – some tips

Posted on March 20, 2011 by admin

Neighbour Disputes Everyone looks forward to peace and quiet in their home, so disputes with neighbours can be very unpleasant. Neighbour disputes are wide and varied, but often the dispute escalates after the aggrieved party does not want to confront … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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