United Kingdom Legal News

Morrisons Solicitors the Surrey based legal 500 law firm, announces minor changes to their website in a new digital marketing campaign.

Simpson Millar Solicitors LLP have recognised a pattern in their case history relating to holiday illness bugs, they are now prepared to share this and highlight the common illnesses that unfortunate holidaymakers have been unlucky enough to contract

An outbreak of Cryptosporidium at a Waterpark in Canada has sparked warnings to all UK Tour Operators such as Thomas Cook & First Choice to ensure that their waterpark hotels take notice of this illness bug and do all they can to prevent it happening

Simpson Millar LLP's Holiday Travel Law Specialists are advising all british tourists to be aware of potential holiday illnesses they could face when visiting Egypt on their summer holidays this year.

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has enhanced its legal protection cover – extending the professional advice and guidance available to its members.

Top Holiday Claims Experts, Simpson Millar claim that holiday illnesses eg Salmonella could rise in countries such as Egypt or Turkey and we could see an influx in British holidaymakers struck down by this travel bug whilst on holidays abroad.

Doncaster law firm has been shortlisted in two categories of a national award.

James Slinger is announced as the new Property Partner at leading law firm Taylor Vinters

The sharp increase in applications for care proceedings in the family courts has seen a shortfall in the number of available foster carers to look after the thousands of children who urgently need temporary safe housing.

Tricostar are now offering their market leading 100% web based court bundling product either as a hosted or in-house system, with optional time recording

Atkinson Lewis, an organisation that supports solicitors, barristers and social workers in childcare cases through the family courts marks 25 April as Parental Alienation Awareness Day by raising the profile of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS).

With budgets slashed and restrictions increased for organisations in the UK, paperless offices are the logical solution. Atkinson Lewis is marking Earth Day on 22 April by giving businesses the opportunity to cut down on paper use.

Joshua Holzer, Chief Compliance Counsel for Global Trade, Pfizer Inc, joins Pharma IQ to discuss common concerns of pharma companies when it comes to compliance regulatory investigations and strategies that in house counsel can use for protection.

Capita's Open Data Conference is taking place in Central London on Monday 18th June 2012, with a half-day workshop on Legal Essentials for Data Protection the following morning (Tuesday 19th June 2012).

With over 50,000.00 people changing their names in the United Kingdom every year, the UK Deed Poll Direct have launched their new online service - UK Deed Poll Register.

On behalf of Legal IQ, Jim Vint, Managing Director at Navigant, interviews Patrick Oot, Co-Founder and GC, Electronic Discovery at US Securities and Exchange Commission about the latest developments in information governance

Leading Staffordshire and South Cheshire make announcement in a rapidly changing legal services market

Global telecom investment perspectives are shifting and leaders from telecom operators, investment banks and investors are meeting in Dubai to debate issues at TMT Finance & Investment Middle East 2012 (www.tmtfinance.com/me) on May 2-3.

Asset protection specialist Karen Newman has written a new booklet about the importance of Lasting Power of Attorneys for people of all ages.

Leading South West solicitors firm, Pardoes, has announced it is offering free legal advice at the upcoming Taste Fair, taking place at Wincanton Racecourse on Saturday 14th April.

The Health and Safety Executive has prosecuted two construction firms following a major accident at work in which a crane collapsed onto an apartment block in the centre of Liverpool.

Morrisons Solicitors the Surrey based legal 500 law firm, announces minor changes to their website in a new digital marketing campaign.

The leading online newspaper for the Caerphilly region is offering readers a very special offer: a fully legal will for just £19.50.

Simpson Millar Solicitors LLP have recognised a pattern in their case history relating to holiday illness bugs, they are now prepared to share this and highlight the common illnesses that unfortunate holidaymakers have been unlucky enough to contract

A charity which supports less able and disadvantaged people through artistic pursuits is set to benefit from the expertise of a solicitor from Essex law firm Birkett Long.

The year 2010 brought some relief to investors in one of the 70 French leaseback resorts that are in financial turmoil. To attempt to break the deadlock, 3 provisions were enacted in the Finance Act 2010. Here is a summary of the main changes.

Sian Davies, Solicitor with local firm GLANVILLES is being mobilised as part of Operation Herrick, Afghanistan.

Go Get Conveyancing Quotes, a company designed by property lawyers and conveyancers is pleased to announce the recent launch of its new website that provides conveyancing service for anyone who needs it.

Claims Review are now offering a service for accident claims alonside their successful financial claims

We are pleased to announce that Julia Whitter has joined our Property Services team at our Newport, Isle of Wight office.

An outbreak of Cryptosporidium at a Waterpark in Canada has sparked warnings to all UK Tour Operators such as Thomas Cook & First Choice to ensure that their waterpark hotels take notice of this illness bug and do all they can to prevent it happening

Simpson Millar LLP's Holiday Travel Law Specialists are advising all british tourists to be aware of potential holiday illnesses they could face when visiting Egypt on their summer holidays this year.

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has enhanced its legal protection cover – extending the professional advice and guidance available to its members.

Top Holiday Claims Experts, Simpson Millar claim that holiday illnesses eg Salmonella could rise in countries such as Egypt or Turkey and we could see an influx in British holidaymakers struck down by this travel bug whilst on holidays abroad.

Doncaster law firm has been shortlisted in two categories of a national award.

Utilising a trust will help to safeguard compensation awards

James Slinger is announced as the new Property Partner at leading law firm Taylor Vinters

The sharp increase in applications for care proceedings in the family courts has seen a shortfall in the number of available foster carers to look after the thousands of children who urgently need temporary safe housing.

Beverley based lawyer, Mark Carlton, has become one of the UK’s first legal experts to qualify as a family law arbitrator under the newly launched family law arbitration scheme.

Lincoln based lawyer, Lisa Boileau, has become one of the UK’s first legal experts to qualify as a family law arbitrator under the newly launched family law arbitration scheme.

Leading Somerset solicitors firm Pardoes has strengthened its agricultural division by appointing Tim Howells, who is recognised in the Legal 500 as one of the region’s top agricultural solicitors.

Leading regional law firm has appointed Corporate and Commercial Partner Philip Cunningham as Chief Executive Officer. Philip takes over from John Sheath who has been Managing Partner since 2004.

Leading Probate Company; IWC Ltd speak out over extortionate probate fees charged by some high street banks and solicitors. In a series of articles, they’re exposing a bleak picture of how rates bear no relevance to the amount of work carried out.

A company prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the dangerous conditions that workers were subjected to could face multiple compensation claims after lives were put in danger.

In the aftermath of Prime Minister David Cameron’s pledge to tackle the ‘health and safety monster’ and implement a cap on lawyer’s earnings, some argue that while employer’s might benefit from reform, the worker’s are set to lose out.

Tricostar are now offering their market leading 100% web based court bundling product either as a hosted or in-house system, with optional time recording

Martin Kaye Solicitors in Telford, Shropshire, have welcomed the move on unfair dismissal laws as good for business. New rules mean employees will need to work two years rather than just one year before they can claim unfair dismissal.

Martin Kaye solicitors in Shropshire say that the Chief Legal Ombudsman shouldn’t tar all lawyers with the same brush, as the Telford based solicitors have fixed fees and pricing.

Access Legal from Shoosmiths has announced that an 11-year-old girl left disabled from birth has received £10.8 million in compensation.

Weightmans LLP, the leading family law solicitors, is putting its experience with pre-marital agreements to good use by helping couples planning their summer weddings to discuss their options.

Access Legal from Shoosmiths has announced that it will become the national free wills providers for leading end of life care charity Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Leading South West solicitors, Pardoes, has announced its move to one of Taunton’s most beautiful and historic buildings, Creech Castle.

Innovative Electronic Litigation Support Company to Dispatch Data Collection Teams via Private Aircraft

Business tenants and corporate landlords can find common ground, says Simon Murphy, property management partner at leading law firm Taylor Vinters

26 June 2012 - University of Derby, Buxton Campus, UK. The Investigator is partnering with the University of Derby to host this conference that will debate the current issues and best practice surrounding this challenging area of policing.

Family legal clinic will improve access to family legal services in the town

Local law firm Glanvilles are excited to announce that they raised £8,035 for Will Aid 2011.

The Legal Services Board announced that Probate & Will Writing should be reserved activities due to evidence that consumers are experiencing poor services including snowballing costs rather than fixed fee probate where rates are agreed in advance.

Atkinson Lewis, an organisation that supports solicitors, barristers and social workers in childcare cases through the family courts marks 25 April as Parental Alienation Awareness Day by raising the profile of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS).

Local charity Black Country Foodbank recently received a donation following the annual Wolverhampton to Aberdovey bike ride, held in June last year.

Every person in Britain should have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. That’s the message from Trethowans Solicitors, who say that many people do not consider the option until it’s too late.

With budgets slashed and restrictions increased for organisations in the UK, paperless offices are the logical solution. Atkinson Lewis is marking Earth Day on 22 April by giving businesses the opportunity to cut down on paper use.

Peer-Developed Programme is 8-9 May 2011 at Central Hall Westminster in London

Chris Dale of the eDisclosure Information Project interviewed Professor Dominic Regan last week about pending developments in UK litigation. In this interview, Dominic Regan foreshadows the major changes and challenges faced by the industry.

Joshua Holzer, Chief Compliance Counsel for Global Trade, Pfizer Inc, joins Pharma IQ to discuss common concerns of pharma companies when it comes to compliance regulatory investigations and strategies that in house counsel can use for protection.

Capita's Open Data Conference is taking place in Central London on Monday 18th June 2012, with a half-day workshop on Legal Essentials for Data Protection the following morning (Tuesday 19th June 2012).

On behalf of Legal IQ, Jim Vint, Managing Director at Navigant, interviews Patrick Oot, Co-Founder and GC, Electronic Discovery Institute, Special Counsel, Electronic Discovery at US Securities and Exchange Commission

Maintaining links with friends and family has always been a struggle for legal professionals. The burden of casework and paper chasing dominates their home life. The burden can be reduced with new legal technologies like electronic disclosure.

With over 50,000.00 people changing their names in the United Kingdom every year, the UK Deed Poll Direct have launched their new online service - UK Deed Poll Register.

The Telecom Deal of the Year shortlist for the TMT Finance Middle East 2012 Awards have been announced highlighting over US$10bn of successful merger and financing activity by the region’s leading telecom operators over the past year.