High volumes of pension transfer complaints against IFA S&M Hughes
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Many complaints against S&M Hughes who advised steel workers to transfer BS pensions to personal pensions. Call 0800 422 0221to speak to a pension transfer solicitor.
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Housing Law Update – The Court of Appeal provide guidance on the penalties for breaching an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction
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In July 2020, the Civil Justice Council produced a report which highlighted several inconsistencies in the way the County Courts dealt with sentencing for breach of injunctions made under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Written by
Lauren Hampton
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How long do I have to bring an unfair prejudice petition?
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Commercial litigation and disputes
An unfair prejudice petition is a legal claim made by a shareholder of a company when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the company’s management or other shareholders.
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As usual, the annual increase to statutory employment rates and limits will take effect in April and there are several employment law deadlines to be aware of.
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Injury Awareness Week: Lawyer warns of ‘justice gap’ for victims
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Medical negligence
Lee Hart, a partner at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, says too many victims of catastrophic injury are being left without support or compensation, despite being harmed by entirely preventable failures.
Written by
Lee Hart
and
Vanessa Harris
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We know that COVID-19 has led to an intensified use of green spaces. Whilst public rights of way were largely able to cope with the increased footfall in the first lockdown, the onset of winter weather has caused many to deteriorate.
Law change to allow some bereaved partners to receive compensation
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The reform to the Fatal Accidents Act will soon include cohabitees as those who are entitled to claim for bereavement damages. This change will come into effect on the 6 October 2020.
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Lee Hart, head of the serious injury team at Clarke Willmott, recently concluded a claim for compensation for a client who suffered a brain injury in a road traffic accident for just under £2million.
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