Planning for the future isn’t always easy, especially when it involves imagining a time when we might need assistance in managing our affairs. However, setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can be essential…
Termination and management of tenancies under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, which came into force in December 2022, has transformed the way properties are rented in Wales. Designed to simplify the rental system, this legislation affects landlords and contract-holders (previously…
Recovering dissolved companies’ money from the Treasury: What business owners need to know
When a company is dissolved, its assets don’t simply disappear – they are transferred to the Crown, under a legal concept known as “bona vacantia” (ownerless goods). This means that any remaining funds in the…
Welsh Government begins full enforcement of 20mph speed limit
Here at Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, we strive to keep you informed about important legal developments that may impact your daily lives. With that in mind, in this article, we bring you updates on the enforcement…
What to do if you find yourself in a boundary dispute
A boundary dispute can be frustrating, confusing, expensive, and complex to deal with – for both parties. However, this article will tackle some common questions and issues to help you better understand the process and…
Holidaymakers’ personal injury claim backfires based on social media evidence
A couple recently got into hot water after alleging that they contracted food poisoning on holiday. Holiday provider Jet2 received witness statements from holidaymakers Karl and Laura Hughes, submitted via the couple’s lawyers, in line…
Clampdown on claims against insurers following Supreme Court ruling
Innocent insured parties will no longer be able to claim against at-fault unknown drivers, following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Last month (February 2019), the Supreme Court determined that proceedings can no longer be brought…
Legal action over non-disclose of Huntington’s disease could shake up patient confidentiality
Major changes to patient confidentiality could be on the horizon as a woman brings a case against a London Hospital after its failure to disclose her father’s hereditary disease before having her own child. The…
New legislation that could prevent you from re-claiming legal aid
People suing for personal injuries such as ‘whiplash’ will no longer be able to claim back the legal costs after a court case, when a new law is passed in April 2020 – will this…
A high-profile ruling but heterosexual civil partnerships are still illegal
A recent high-profile ruling by the Supreme Court case stated that restricting civil partnerships to same-sex couples is discriminatory – but heterosexual couples still cannot enter into civil partnerships, as this remains illegal until the…