It has recently been announced that the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are introducing standardised consent forms in England and Wales to enable access to mobile phones and other electronic…
Inconsistencies in out of time Inheritance Act claims
There has been much confusion of late concerning the Inheritance (provision for family and dependents) Act 1975, following two recent cases that saw differing judgements regarding out of time claims. There is a strict six-month…
Lifetime ISAs: key points for first time buyers of new homes
What are lifetime ISAs? Lifetime ISAs (individual savings account) can be used to buy your first home or for savings later in life, such as retirement. To open a lifetime ISA account, you must be…
Japanese knotweed: a warning to landowners
Japanese knotweed is notorious for how difficult it is to eradicate, with it often taking years of treatment to remove the plant. It is fast growing through its underground roots (or rhizomes) and can block…
Reforms to criminal records scheme could help job seekers
The government will have to review the whole criminal records disclosure system for children and young people following a ruling by the Supreme Court earlier this year. Reforms to the system could mean the legal…
Supreme Court ruling highlights divorce difficulties
The ending of a marriage can be an extremely difficult time for all parties involved. However, the separation of a married couple can be even more troublesome when the grounds for divorce are not met…
The importance of updating your will after a life changing event
It may surprise you that many people don’t have a will, so the idea of changing an existing will may be something that has never crossed your mind. Yet the importance of having a will…
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…
Lasting power of attorney: who decides?
It can be difficult to consider that one day you may no longer have the ability to make decisions for yourself. Yet the reality is that these circumstances can and do occur, highlighting how important…
What impact will the reforms to whiplash have on the personal injury sector?
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed last year (2018) that Royal Assent has been granted to legislation that will reform the personal injury sector in a bid to curb the whiplash epidemic. The Civil Liability…