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Referral rule change

08/03/2010

A change to the referral rule came into force on the 13th November 2009.

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Common Misconceptions about the Compensation Process

02/03/2010

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Lord Justice Jackson’s Report on the Costs of Civil Claims

02/03/2010

In his long awaited report, Lord Justice Jackson made some far-reaching recommendations.....

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No solicitor means no professional negligence protection

26/02/2010

Consumers are increasingly putting themselves at risk by undertaking their own conveyancing for the sale or purchase of property without the involvement of a solicitor

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Substandard Care at Stafford Hospital

24/02/2010

A hospital enquiry published today into substandard care at Stafford Hospital reveals patients were forced to drink from vases of flowers

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Re K v Chelsea & Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust

23/02/2010

This is an unusual case with particularly tragic circumstances.

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Reducing speed limit to 20 mph could cut injuries by 40%

20/01/2010

A new study estimates that 20mph zones could potentially prevent up to 700 casualties in London alone

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Ministry of Justice consults on limitation

11/09/2009

Jonathan Wheeler today submitted a response on behalf of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL) ...

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Protecting Vulnerable People: New Vetting and Barring Scheme to come

09/09/2009

New arrangements for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from harm or the risk of harm by employees (paid or unpaid) whose work gives them significant access to these groups are to come into force on 12th October 2009.

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