Family Disputes - the inheritance a family doesn't want...
A commonly held belief is that a person can give their worldly assets away on death to whoever they like. Sadly the law makes it more…
The Gift That Keeps On Giving?
Last month Macmillan Cancer Support's latest accounts were published and show that income from legacies left to the charity in individual’s…
CICA and false claims - a rock and a hard place?
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has been in the press on a number of occasions over the last couple of weeks about…
Re-registering the Hatches
A recent article in a regional English newspaper that has been doing the rounds on Facebook has caused some concern for parents who think…
What Are The Responsibilities of Volunteer Marshals?
News that the British Cycling Federation, an official and a marshal face criminal proceedings for the death of a spectator in the a…
Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay $417 million in compensation
A Californian woman has won a legal battle against the pharmaceutical giant, Johnson and Johnson after arguing that using the company’s…
Homes under the hammer - Can you legally sell a house by raffling it?
There have been a spate of stories recently around house owners trying to sell homes, generally at the high end of the market, through ‘…
Has Bruce Forsyth avoided inheritance tax by leaving his entire fortune to wife Wilnelia?
It has been reported that the late Sir Bruce Forsyth has left his £17 million fortune to his wife, Lady Wilnelia and as a result his estate…
The weakest necks in Europe? Back Off!
As members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), Thorntons supported Injury Prevention Day 2017 and the ‘Back Off’ campaign…
Hope for Farming Subsidies yet?
Soon after the referendum vote in favour of Brexit, European politicians began to stress that British farmers would lose out on the…
Civil Litigation Bill: Will it have unintended consequences?
Concerns have recently been raised about the Bill which is planned to increase access to justice, provide equality of arms between those…
Inclusion of Voluntary Overtime in Holiday Pay
In a landmark decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in the case of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Willetts and others, it…
Having fun and staying safe at UK Theme Parks
Whilst the Scottish school holidays are winding down, the English summer holidays are still in full flow making August one of the busiest…
Hiring and firing employees - UK Laws
With all of the recent headlines regarding the dismissals and resignations within the White House, it seems topical to consider the laws in…
Planning for Funeral Costs
This morning there are reports that the Scottish Government intends to take steps to assist people struggling to pay for funeral costs.…
Sun, Sea and Secondary Gastroenteritis
New figures reveal a sharp increase in holiday sickness related claims. Personal Injury specialist, Richard Poole discusses the rise in…
The End of the Line for Payment Surcharges
To the surprise of many, the Government announced last week that, from 13 January 2018, charging add-on or ‘surcharge’ amounts to customers…
The end of Tribunal Fees?
In a significant ruling on 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that the issue and hearing fees, which were introduced to…
When a Waiver isn't a Waiver
Waivers are common for participants of extreme sport activities, such as Obstacle Course Racing, but could you still have a claim if you…
Landmark Fox Hunting Conviction Under Scottish Wild Mammal Protection Laws
The first successful prosecution under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 took place on 29 June 2017, almost 15 years after…
Royal Highland Show Completes Voluntary Registration
From 2024, all privately owned land in Scotland should be moved onto the Land Register. Solicitor Lesley Mearns explains the process.
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