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Right to light: the role of lawyers as urban development accelerates
The relaxation of planning laws by the government last December has laid the foundations for ‘right to light’ disputes to increase, particularly in London and other urban areas.
The morality of the Treasury’s intervention in the motor finance appeals
By Esmaeil Momeni, litigation team lead solicitor, and Ovye Affi, a solicitor, at Manchester firm Consumer Rights Solicitors, which acts on two of the three motor finance cases going to the Supreme Court On 25 October 2024, the Court of… Read More
The basics of good client care in personal injury claims
By Adele Greenough, partner – client care and RTA at Legal Futures Associate Express Solicitors Personal injury claims are often a complex and emotionally charged process for those involved. As a legal professional, providing excellent client care is not just about… Read More
From convenience to confidence: safeguarding clients in the age of online divorce
Supporting clients who have opted to use an online divorce provider can be challenging for family lawyers, but they can offer valuable assistance to protect their clients’ interests. Educating clients about the limitations and risks of online divorce services is essential, especially to avoid pitfalls like those in Vince v Wyatt [2015] UKSC 14.
Expert evidence in medical tourism cases
Medical tourism, that is trips abroad for medical, dental or surgical treatment, is creating a rise in cross-border clinical negligence claims, which indeed are more complex than they first appear.
The ups and downs of debt enforcement strategies
With the financial climate as it is in the UK, it is increasingly important for creditors to understand all the effective enforcement strategies.
Modernising the will-making process: Embracing technology and accessibility
By Debra Burton, partner in the inheritance disputes team at Lime Solicitors The will-making process has seen a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements and a growing demand for accessible, user-friendly services. The Covid-19 pandemic was a… Read More
The challenges of social media in personal injury claims
Social media content can be a double-edged sword in personal injury claims, as either party may introduce it as evidence. While it can strengthen a claimant’s case, providing photographic or geographic proof of an incident or injury, it can also be used by the defendant to undermine it and impact credibility.
Fixed costs determination – what is it and how will it work?
The procedure, and associated fixed recoverable costs (FRCs), for seeking judicial determination of FRC disputes, come into force on 1 October 2024.
E-scooters and the law
Express Solicitors take a more in depth look at what the rules are for e-scooter use, private or rental, and what that means for anyone injured because of them.
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Forms are evolving – and more interesting than you might think
I have spent much of my working life thinking about something most people would probably prefer not to think about at all: legal forms.
The questions that determine if the SRA’s client money reforms will work
Both reforms respond to real and well-evidenced gaps in the current framework. The SRA’s changes after consultation feedback shows it’s listening. But structural change on paper is only half the job.
The new metrics for success in conveyancing
While technology has made much of the conveyancing process faster, there remains a practical limit to how many matters anyone can manage while still keeping standards intact.
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