Campaigning Mother Punished for Publicising Care Proceedings
A High Court case has shown that freedom of expression rights are not limitless and the welfare of the children concerned is always uppermost in the minds of judges.
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Asylum Family Wins £27,500 Following Home Office Data Handling Error
An inordinate amount of information is in the possession of governments departments and we trust that they use it carefully and appropriately. In the following case, a family who were asylum seekers had their confidential information posted onto the website of the Home Office and subsequently was awarded compensation. The family who were from Iran had sought asylum and consisted of, father, mother and daughter, which had been refused. As a result, the Home Office requested that they leave as
Court Rules Welfare Of Children Is Best Served Within Their Natural Families
The High Court recognises children’s best interests lie within their family and in this case, they dismissed a local authority’s argument to the contrary
No Criminal Conviction Required For Forfeiture Of Counterfeit Goods
Brands that have been developed and produced and are trademarked have to be protected, and the High Court reinforced this in the following case.
Enduring Power of Attorney – Why Using a Professional Makes Sense
When someone is unable to manage their financial affairs an Enduring Power of Attorney is a useful tool to enable someone else to take over this responsibility.
Supreme Court Ruling Brings ‘No Fault Divorce’ A Step Closer
Getting a divorce is never easy, but when one partner doesn’t want to play ball it is almost impossible. The following case shows a flaw in the law and could herald a change to enable a no-fault divorce.
Shop Manager Wrongly Accused of Theft Wins £20,000 Compensation
Any issues relating to an employee’s conduct have to be thorough and clear otherwise it could cost the employer dearly.
Why Do You Need To Use A Lawyer For A Divorce?
This case shows the importance of finalising the financial details of a divorce, because if you don’t you leave the way clear for an ex-partner to apply for a share of your assets years later
Japanese Knotweed Property Blight – Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling
Japanese Knotweed is a plant that will take over your garden and buildings given the chance. It can affect your ability to sell your home and create havoc in your life.
Lack of Informed Consent Leaves NHS Trust Liable for Paralysis
There is a risk with any surgical procedure and patients must be informed of those risks so they can make an informed decision on whether those risks outweigh the benefits of surgery.
Liability For Accidents Caused By Animals – Court Of Appeal Test Case
Animal owners have the responsibility to ensure their animals do not pose a danger to the public. In the following case heard by the Court of Appeal, a bullock who caused a car accident left the farmer who had not done anything inherently wrong, still legally liable to pay compensation.
Executing Your Will – Appoint An Independent Lawyer To Save You Money!
It costs money to use an independent solicitor to execute your Will and the temptation may be to use a trusted member of the family or a friend to do this and save some money.
Family Companies – It’s Never Too Soon to Start Estate Planning
Estate planning is essential when there is a family business to prevent tax problems in the untimely death of a shareholder as this following High Court case demonstrates.
Slandered in Public?
If your reputation is damaged by false accusations, specialist lawyers can see to it that you are not only vindicated but fairly compensated.
Promises, Promises – Don’t Rely on Them Unless They Are in Writing!
The trouble with promises that are not recorded in writing by a professional is that it can be very hard to prove after the event that they were ever made.
Costs of Care and Longer Lives Justify Big Clinical Negligence Award
The amount of money awarded in some clinical negligence claims can seem disproportionate to most people, but the following High Court case dispels this theory by demonstrating that people are living longer and care costs are ever rising.
The Right to be Forgotten – The High Court Orders Google De-Listing
This was a landmark case of a businessman whose previous criminal history appeared in Google’s search results, and his success in having them de-listed.
Viola Player Deafened By Brass Section Wins Right To Compensation
A musician won a claim for compensation because his employers were found to have failed in their duty of care and he suffered irreparable hearing damage.
Court Rules On Inheritance
Attorneys have a duty to act in the best interests of the Donor (person who gave them the Power to act as Attorney). This includes only making gifts which the Donor would ordinarily have made for seasonal purposes and only then with regard to the Donor’s funds at the time.
Duties of Care Imposed on Public Service Providers Must Be Reasonable
Customer safety is a responsibility of any company that provide a public service. The Court of Appeal heard a case relating to an accident on a railway and deemed that safety standards should be reasonable and attainable.