Watch out for changes to how we use notices of intention and validation orders

For years, companies have been able to legally stall or alter insolvency proceedings using notices of intention or validation orders. However, recent cases suggest that the way in which these two solutions are used is about to change. Here, we’ll explore how we use notices of intention and validation orders at present. Then, we’ll analyse […]

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How best to choose transcription services for court-ready documents

People who work in the legal profession understand very well how important documents are, and how important the linguistic factors – even certain wordings – can make a big difference in the way a certain document is perceived. When it comes to the legal profession, the way documents (and transcripts) are prepared and presented can […]

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Research settles age-old debate: property really was more affordable in your parents’ day

Despite salaries being higher, analysis of Government statistics verifies theory that it’s harder to get on the property ladder now than 20 years ago.  It’s an age-old dispute: parents are eager for their grown-up children to get onto the property ladder and the twenty-something kids claim it’s not as easy as it was back in […]

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Is NHS and Google’s data sharing a threat to patient confidentiality or a worthwhile risk?

The news that Google’s DeepMind received a huge amount of personal data from the Royal Free London NHS Trust, was met with alarm and concern by the public and the 1.6 million patients whose confidential information was shared without consent. But why was this data handed over by the NHS Trust? The Royal Free NHS […]

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A guide to workplace compensation claims in the UK

In the UK, all businesses and employers are required to have insurance in case anybody is injured while working. Since your claim is covered by your employer’s insurance, you will not be claiming directly against the employer as long as valid insurance is in place. The following guide will provide answers to many of the […]

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How to get a UK student visa

There are many factors that decide if you need a student visa, or what you need to do in order to get one. Find out all the information here.

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How could legal aid rules affect future family law cases?

Legal issues concerning many aspects of family life have made the news lately. Arguably the most prominent involves the leading judge Sir James Munby, whose recent opinions on a case involving a vulnerable teenager shone a light on social care cases. In an unusual step, Mr Munby spoke about how if a girl would be […]

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Free Deputy Development Day for Local Authorities

The first Finders International Deputy Development Day for local authorities is to take place next month on Thursday 14th September (9am to 3.30pm) at the Holiday Inn, Regents Park, London. The theme for the day is how to establish links between the public and private sectors, and speakers will discuss how the two can find […]

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The Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill – what is domestic violence?

Of the 27 proposed bills included in the Queen’s Speech delivered on 21 June 2017, the Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill was perhaps the one that piqued family law practitioners’ interest the most. The bill, it is claimed, will protect victims and ensure that they have the ‘confidence to come forward and report their experiences….’. […]

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6 out of 10 separations ignore the law and go straight to court – why it is important to mediate

Since 06 April 2011, following the breakdown of a marriage, all couples were supposed to have considered mediation before turning to the court to settle disputes relating to their children or family finances. There has long been provision for exemption to this rule, including cases involving domestic violence or child protection issues, which would still […]

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