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Amputation negligence compensation guide

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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Undergoing an amputation is a life-altering event. Losing a limb not only affects your physical wellbeing, but can also profoundly impact your mental health, lifestyle, employment possibilities and relationships. If you or a loved one has suffered...

Understanding land registry adverse possession in unregistered land

Joanne Ellis
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Adverse possession , often referred to informally as "squatters' rights," refers to the means by which an individual may legally claim ownership of property after occupying it without permission for a specified amount of time. This legal...

The rise of AI in the legal world

Marissa Faizal
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to its widespread use by individuals and businesses in some instances using it to address legal disputes. This may include drafting grievances on employment related issues, wider complaints, taking initial...

The importance of the initial gas safety certificate in possession claims

Holly Monk
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A recent court judgment, in the case of Murphy v Maguire, surrounded the issue of whether the failure to obtain a gas safety certificate covering the commencement of the first tenancy agreement permanently invalidates any section 21 claim. The judge, his...

Is there a time limit on boundary disputes?

Joanne Ellis
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Boundary disputes between neighbours can be stressful, disruptive, and costly. It is therefore understandable that property owners may wonder whether they are under pressure from any legal timeframes. Often, individuals realise that boundary uncertainty...

Pest activity, hygiene emergency prohibition notices and orders: what food business operators need to know

Caitlin Taylor
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Food business operators have a regulatory obligation to protect public health. If an operator is found to have breached one of their obligations, the relevant Enforcement Authority have the power to issue enforcement action. Among the most serious...

Can I make a personal injury claim after witnessing a traumatic event?

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When someone is directly injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, they are entitled to bring a claim for compensation as a primary victim. But what if you are not directly involved, but you are a witness to something traumatic? A secondary...

Guide to A&E (emergency department) negligence compensation

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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Visiting the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department of a hospital can be a stressful and challenging experience. Patients typically seek urgent care, often needing immediate attention and treatment. However, in some unfortunate circumstances,...

How to stop adverse possession of your property

Joanne Ellis
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Adverse possession , commonly known as 'squatters rights', is a legal principle under which a person may claim ownership of property belonging to someone else after continuously occupying that property for a set period of time. In England and...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025

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The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities takes place on Wednesday 03 December 2025 this year. This year’s theme for International Day of Persons with Disabilities is ‘fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing...

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