History could be made to today with the Supreme Court set to determine and clarify what ‘reasonable provision’ is in the case of disputed wills. Animal charities are appealing an earlier 2015 Court of … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to determine what is ‘reasonable provision’ in the case of disputed wills
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Chancellor confirms Land Registry privatisation plans have finally been shelved
It was perhaps not entirely unexpected news that Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his first, and final, autumn statement that the long-running plan to transfer the Land Registry of England and … [Read more...] about Chancellor confirms Land Registry privatisation plans have finally been shelved
Ministry of Justice admits to using out-of-date figures in its ‘whiplash’ consultation document
It’s only just over a week since the Ministry of Justice launched its consultation document on the fundamental reform of the personal injury process – ‘Reforming the soft tissue injury … [Read more...] about Ministry of Justice admits to using out-of-date figures in its ‘whiplash’ consultation document
Ministry of Justice set to impose £5,000 small claims limit
Personal injury lawyers had their worst fears realised last week when the government confirmed it wants to press ahead with the raft of personal injury reforms flagged up in George Osborne’s last … [Read more...] about Ministry of Justice set to impose £5,000 small claims limit
LJ Jackson commissioned to lead the government review on fixed recoverable costs
Lord Justice Jackson is to lead a new review of fixed recoverable costs, HM Judiciary announced last week. Commissioned by the Lord Chief Justice and Master of the Rolls, the review will take … [Read more...] about LJ Jackson commissioned to lead the government review on fixed recoverable costs
The majority of the public still trust solicitors when it comes to Will writing claims Will Aid
If you’re considering making a Will in order to safeguard and guarantee your family’s long-term future, who’s the best person to consult? The answer is a solicitor. We would say that, wouldn’t we? … [Read more...] about The majority of the public still trust solicitors when it comes to Will writing claims Will Aid
