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Cohabiting Couples – Three reasons why you should consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement
With cohabitation becoming increasingly common in modern relationships, Ellie Davies, Solicitor in our Family Team sets out three reasons why entering into a Cohabitation Agreement is so important for couples choosing to live together.
Cohabiting Couples - Three reasons why you need a Will
Around a quarter of all couples living together in the UK are unmarried. Unfortunately, the law does not recognise the rights of cohabiting couples in the same way as married couples; Wills, Trusts, and Probate Solicitor, Hannah Griffin explains the importance of having a Will.
'Martha’s rule’ to be introduced in NHS hospitals after funding agreed
Following our article last year outlining Health Secretary, Steve Barclay’s, announcement that the Government was committed to introducing ‘Martha’s rule’, we are pleased to learn that it will be introduced in NHS Hospitals from April 2024.
More Robust Checks for Online Prescription Drugs
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has called for extra checks to be carried out by online pharmacies before providing medication to patients. Kimberley Nelson from our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team explains...
Residential Property: FAQ's for First Time Buyers
Buying a property for the first time can be an equally exciting and overwhelming experience, to make it a little less daunting we've put together some of our most frequently asked questions along with answers from the LP Residential Property Team.
To Scoot or Not To Scoot: That is the question!
Following the launch of ‘Beryl’ bikes in Norwich in March 2022, a fleet of 100 e-scooters were added later that year, as part of the Department for Transport’s pilot scheme. Kate Smith discusses the differences between hire and private e-scooters and what they can mean if you're injured by one.
Not So Fantastic Mr Fox
Actor, Laurence Fox is in a High Court battle against Simon Blake and a drag performer Crystal, after a defamation claim was brought by Blake and Crystal, centering around tweets by Fox. Chris Goodwin, Associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team looks at the case and compares to similar across the pond involving X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk.
Changes to the Online Safety Act 2023 come into force 31 January 2024
Part 10 of the Online Safety Act 2023 comes into force on 31st January 2024 and introduces six new offences. Designed to enhance the safety of internet services for individuals, Howard Catherall, Partner in our Criminal Defence Team explains...
What You Need To Know About Lasting Powers of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document enabling you to appoint attorneys to assist you with your affairs and finances should you lose mental capacity. Jordan Walker explains everything you need to know about a LPA and why they're so important.
Christmas Party Claims: Shelbourne v Cancer Research UK
With the festive season behind us, you may have reminisced about tales from the work’s Christmas party on your return to the office, but in 2019 Cancer Research UK’s Christmas party unfortunately resulted in a claim for personal injury when one of its employees sustained a spinal injury on the dance floor, Personal Injury Specialist, Kate Smith explains...
Clinical Negligence Claims: Frequently Asked Questions
Making a clinical negligence claim is a complex process and often requires the input of numerous medical experts, it can therefore feel daunting making a claim. If you think you have a clinical negligence claim, here are some of our most frequently asked questions answered by our expert, Kate Smith.
New regulations set to cut migration
On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, unveiled a comprehensive package of measures aimed at achieving the largest-ever reduction in net migration to the UK, taking effect in Spring 2024. The plan addresses various aspects of the immigration system, these changes will have a significant impact on foreign workers and their ability to work in the UK, Zanthe Meijer explains...
Join the resistance or fight the resistance?
The return to the office dilemma... Organisations must decide what the new normal looks like for them post-Covid, and whether this is working from home, hybrid working, or a complete return to the office. Gareth Stevens, Senior Associate in our Employment Team discusses...
Resolution's Reform Proposals for Cohabiting Couples
In November 2022, Resolution asked its members share their views about the changes they would like to see to the family justice system. The vast majority responded that cohabitation reform should one of be the priorities. In a recent publication, Resolution explained its proposals for reforming the law relating to cohabitating partners, Maggie Berry explains more in this article.
