Heir Hunter Faces A £250,000 Bill For Bad Behaviour
Heir hunters are a valuable resource to find beneficiaries of an estate if the person has died without leaving a Will. It should be remembered that these companies are not regulated…
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Couple Who Conspired To Forge Flat Owners Will Pay With Their Freedom
In the following case, a couple fraudulently tried to change a deceased person’s Will and as a result, were given prison sentences for their trouble.
Making a Will? Have You Identified Your Intended Beneficiaries?
To ensure you have correctly identified the beneficiaries of your Will is one good reason to get legal advice when making your Will.
Counterfeit Alloy Wheels Search and Seizure Order Granted
Search and seizure orders are not given lightly by the Courts, in the following case a big car manufacturer sought the order to protect its’ intellectual property rights which were being used by dishonest traders to make what could be seen as a quick and easy profit.
Former Car Sales Manager Overturns Employment Tribunal Ruling
Employment Tribunal (ET) decisions are not always right, but it is very rare for them to be condemned as perverse. That is, however, exactly what happened in this case
Taking Out Insurance? Have You Disclosed Everything You Should?
Insurance companies have an expectation that their customers will tell them everything they need to know, so they can fully assess the insurance risk they are taking.
Facing Disciplinary Proceedings From An Employer? See a Lawyer Today!
If you are to be subject to a disciplinary hearing at work you need someone to be in your corner and a lawyer is the best option.
Marriage Breaking Down? Don’t Put Off Seeking Legal Advice
The breakdown of a marriage is a difficult time, but a Court of Appeal ruling in a big money divorce case clearly illustrates that timing is crucial
Teenager Orphaned By Unique Medical Tragedy Wins £50,000 Compensation
A woman died following heart surgery when a piece of plastic tubing was left inside her body. Her 16 year old son was awarded compensation.
Trade Descriptions – Farmer Punished for Selling Bogus Free Range Eggs
A farmer who mislabelled ordinary barn eggs as free range received a 30-month prison sentence and a six-figure confiscation order.
Apps Are Convenient – But Sometimes Real Human Contact Is Required
Obtaining services via a mobile phone app is certainly convenient and cost effective, but there are times when it is essential for customers to be able to speak to a real person.
Man Taken To Court For Online Harassment
A victim of internet harassment after meeting a man through an internet dating site obtained an apology and compensation along with an undertaking to stop.
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.
Asylum Family Wins £27,500 Following Home Office Data Handling Error
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.
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