Hillsborough Families Renew Calls for Legal Overhaul Amid Fears Labour Will Row Back on Pledge
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports: Hillsborough families urge leaders to back a full duty of candour law amid fears of Labour backtracking.
Company Directors Often Unaware of Personal Risks When a Business Collapses
Our legal partner Duncan Lewis Solicitors shares with us an article from Sunil Patel which discusses the areas where company directors may find themselves at risk of being personally responsible for breaches of their statutory duties.
Barclays Sets Aside £90 Million to Cover Potential Motor Finance Payouts in Legal Battle
Barclays has set aside £90 million to cover potential claims against its past motor finance business, according to its 2024 annual report. This comes after the lender tries to address the legal implications of existing litigation over secret commissions paid by motor finance lenders to car dealers. This follows the October 2024 Court of Appeal […]
Government to Remove Time Limit for Child Sexual Abuse Claims
Nicole Keeling reports how the Government is removing the longstanding three-year time limit for child sexual abuse civil claims, empowering survivors to seek justice without restrictive deadlines. This reform, following IICSA recommendations, shifts the burden of proof to defendants and introduces new measures to support victims.
To Record, Or Not To Record; That Is The Question
In this tech era, family law faces covert recordings of children, with Bella Tait and Lisa Edmunds of Unit Chambers highlighting legal nuances and the need for clear guidelines.
Insight into Barrister David Bennett’s recent book – “Housing Conditions Claims on Behalf of Social Housing Tenants – A Practical Guide for Solicitors, Barristers and Surveyors”
In the field of legal practice, understanding the law and effectively navigating litigation are distinct skills. David Bennett’s latest publication, ” Housing Conditions Claims on Behalf of Social Housing Tenants – A Practical Guide for Solicitors, Barristers and Surveyors” serves as an invaluable resource for legal professionals seeking to excel in this specialised field.
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