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Media interest in celebrities? lives is legitimate, European court rules ? Th...
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 4:07pm
“The private lives of celebrities are of legitimate interest to the media, the European court of human rights (ECHR) has ruled in landmark judgments involving a cocaine-possessing German TV actor and Princess Caroline of Monaco. The decisions by the Strasbourg court establish significant legal precedents for privacy cases in British courts, tipping the balance back [...]
The bar can bridge the gap ? The Guardian
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 12:28pm
“Barristers should stop insulting solicitor advocates and take steps to merge the two professions.” Full story The Guardian, 8th February 2012 Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Landmark judgment on fixed-share partner rights ? Law Society?s Gazette
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 12:03pm
“Fixed-share partners of law firms are not employees and cannot claim employment rights before a tribunal, the Court of Appeal has ruled. However the ruling, in a case brought by Martin Tiffin against southern England law firm Lester Aldridge (LA), applies only when fixed-share partners enjoy some of the ?obligations and responsibilities? of full equity [...]
Protect legal privilege, bar urges government ? Law Society?s Gazette
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 11:58am
“The Bar Council has urged the government to protect the right of citizens to hold private conversations with their lawyers. The call, supported the Law Society, comes as the proposed Protection of Freedoms Bill, intended to protect people from unwarranted state intrusion in their private lives, goes through parliament.” Full story Law Society’s Gazette. 9th [...]
Council loses court battle over prayer sessions before meetings ? The Guardian
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 11:51am
“National Secular Society’s victory over Bideford council may force half of local authorities to review practice of holding prayers.” Full story The  Guardian, 10th February 2012 Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Christian B&B owners lose appeal over turning away gay guests ? The Guardian
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 11:43am
“Two Christian guesthouse owners who were ordered to pay damages after refusing to allow a gay couple to stay in a double room have lost their appeal. The challenge by Peter and Hazelmary Bull, who run Chymorvah House in Marazion, Cornwall, was rejected by three judges in the court of appeal in London.” Full story [...]
Nathaniel Rothschild loses High Court libel battle ? Daily Telegraph
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 11:41am
“Nathaniel Rothschild, the billionaire financier, has lost a High Court libel action over a claim that he was the ‘puppet-master’ behind a deal involving Lord Mandelson and a Russian oligarch.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 10th February 2012 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 11:10am
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc v Markandan & Uddin (a firm) [2012] EWCA Civ 65 (09 February 2012) Foss v Secretary of State for Work & Pensions [2012] EWCA Civ 80 (09 February 2012) Cambridge v Makin [2012] EWCA Civ 85 (09 February 2012) Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council v Salisbury Independent [...]
Regina v Court and another ? WLR Daily
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 10:55am
Regina v Court and another: [2012] EWCA Crim 133;  [2012] WLR (D)  27 “The ingredients of the common law offence of keeping a disorderly house required that the services provided were open to members of the public and were of such a character and conducted in such a manner that their provision amounted to an outrage to public [...]
Blight and others v Brewster ? WLR Daily
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 10:53am
Blight and others v Brewster: [2012] EWHC 165 (Ch);  [2012] WLR (D)  26 “Bankrupts who were subject to an order for enforcement of a judgment had to take both the benefits and burdens of their bankruptcy and should not be allowed to hide their assets in pension funds when they had a right to withdraw monies needed to [...]
Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Cotter ? WLR daily
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 10:51am
Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Cotter: [2012] EWCA Civ 81;  [2012] WLR (D)  25 “Where the revenue decided to challenge matters contained in a self assessment tax return in response to the particulars sought by the return, it should use either the procedure in section 9A of the Taxes Management Act 1970 or seek to make a correction [...]
Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk
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10 Feb 2012 at 10:49am
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Command Papers ? official-documents.gov.uk
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10 Feb 2012 at 10:38am
Solving disputes in the county courts: creating a simpler, quicker and more proportionate system a consultation on reforming civil justice in England and Wales the Government response, Cm 8274 (PDF)  Government’s response to pre-legislative scrutiny and public consultation on individual electoral registration and amendments to electoral administration law, Cm 8245 (PDF) Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk
Abu Qatada relased on ?very restrictive? bail conditions ? UK Human Rights Blog
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10 Feb 2012 at 10:28am
“Mitting J has ruled that in the light of the recent Strasbourg ruling that the appellant could not be returned to Jordan,  his detention could not continue. Under the so-called ‘Hardial Singh’ principles, the Secretary of State must intend to deport the person and can only use the power to detain for that purpose, and [...]
Call for evidence on the European Commission?s data protection proposals ? Mi...
by tracey
10 Feb 2012 at 10:22am
“The Government is seeking evidence on new legislative proposals for data protection which were published by the European Commission on 25 January 2012.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 7th February 2012 Source: www.justice.gov.uk
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Get a medical certificate. This tip should be a priority if only to set on record that you have suffered a neck sprain as well as other injuries as a result of that vehicle accident. This medical record is very important to prove your case.


Compensation Myth - You do not need legal assistance as insurers will settle your claim fairly

If you have a genuine injury claim and liability can be established easily, an insurance company will usually agree to accept a claim from you. However, do not expect them to be generous! They have specially trained staff who will do all they can to minimise the value of your claim. They will often offer to settle very quickly and offer a sum that is well below the amount entitled to. Once settled, there is no going back later and if your injury turns out to be more serious than first thought -that is simply too bad. If an insurer can deal with the claim for you to settle quickly, they will save money by paying a low settlement for compensation but will also save money on legal costs. They win double at client's expense.
Get the services of an experienced whiplash injury solicitor who can help you in filing the case. He can also give you advice on how to prosecute the case properly if you want to win your whiplash injury case.

Get photographs of the vehicle accident. If you have a camera during the accident then it would do your case a lot of good if you can get shots of the actual accident. If you are heavily injured then you can ask someone to take photos of the accident as these photos will be very important later on.

Have a thorough medical check up a week after the accident if you are still feeling dizzy or you are experiencing blurred vision or have trouble concentrating. Watch out for any whiplash injury symptoms like irritability or depression and consult with your doctors immediately so he can add it the symptoms to your medical file.

Aim for the greatest financial compensation as much as possible. A person suffering from a whiplash injury can get compensation of up to two hundred pounds or more depending on the injuries sustained. If you can prove the severity of your whiplash injury then you might get a higher compensation.

The compensation you can get from a whiplash injury should not only be for the physical injuries you have suffered. You also deserve compensation for loss of wages and other opportunities because of the injury.

Always go for the complete test after a vehicle accident. And I mean not just the doctor checking your pulse or your heartbeat or any other visible injuries. It also means getting the X-rays a CAT scan or other tests. If you are paying for all of these tests then keep the receipts as you may need them when filing the case.



If you or someone you know figured in an accident at work, you may be entitled to an accident compensation for any injury you may have suffered as a result of the accident. It does not matter how light or severe the injuries arising from an accident at work, you must never keep quiet and suffer the financial, physical and emotional consequences of such injury. Try to get a solicitor under the no win no fee agreement. If you are hesitant about filing a whiplash injury case because you are concerned about your financial capacity to pay your solicitor then do not worry because there are personal injury solicitors who will offer their services under this scheme.

Check the documents that an insurance company will present you in an effort to negotiate a settlement. Make sure your solicitor has reviewed the settlement agreement because there may be terms that are not favourable to you like you may be agreeing that the insurance company will pay you in instalment or that you can no longer get additional compensation even if you discover a greater in jury later on.

Check your timeframe. A whiplash injury case can be filed in court within three years from the time of the injury. If you fail to file your case within this period then you may no longer have any whiplash injury case to prosecute much more to win. There are legal procedures that must be observed and no matter how serious your whiplash injuries are you will no longer get compensation if you fail to assert such right on time.

A whiplash injury can be horrible and can a very traumatic incident. It is only fair that those who were at fault for the incident should be penalized by asking them to compensate their victims. Help yourself get the proper compensation in your whiplash in jury case by considering these tips as the basic guidelines when filing your case.


If you have been involved in a work accident, it is best to consult a personal injury solicitor to help you decide on the legal actions that must be taken to protect your rights and to make sure you get compensation for the injuries you suffered as a result of the work accident. The solicitor can guide the injured worker into translating the circumstances of the work accident into paper for legal purposes.

 

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HSBC criticised by solicitors over paperwork based on English law - Scotsman

10 Feb 2012 at 6:22pm 

BBC News

HSBC criticised by solicitors over paperwork based on English law
Scotsman
New recommendations from the Financial Services Authority last year to stamp out mortgage fraud required lenders to set up a ?panel? of solicitors who could act on their behalf ? as well as that of the buyer ? during mortgage transactions.
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I Set Up My First Business When I Was Just 11 Years Old? Says Helen Grant ......

10 Feb 2012 at 3:02pm 

Nigerian Tribune

I Set Up My First Business When I Was Just 11 Years Old? Says Helen Grant ...
Nigerian Tribune
Helen qualified as a solicitor in 1988 and set up Grants Solicitors in 1996. She was a non-executive director of the Croydon NHS Primary Care Trust from January 2005 to March 2007 before stepping down to concentrate on her political career.



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Woman claims she was threatened with gun - Ct Post

10 Feb 2012 at 2:38pm 

Woman claims she was threatened with gun
Ct Post
7, 2012 in which a group of solicitors reported being threatened by a woman with a shotgun. Photo: Tom Cleary / CT Police respond to an incident on Main Street in Bridgeport, Conn. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in which a group of solicitors reported being ...

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Please can we stop religious oaths in the legal process? - The Lawyer

10 Feb 2012 at 9:40am 

The Lawyer

Please can we stop religious oaths in the legal process?
The Lawyer
And why are solicitors obliged to go through some quasi-religious ceremony when administering these oaths, regardless of the solicitor's own beliefs or lack of beliefs? Why can't we now just have affirmations as a universal standard?



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Road traffic accident compensation - Access Legal from Shoosmiths

10 Feb 2012 at 5:58am 

Road traffic accident compensation
Access Legal from Shoosmiths
You will normally be directed to a solicitor by your insurance company. However, you are not obliged to use them and are free to choose any solicitor you like without incurring any penalty. If you're unhappy with how the appointed or 'panel' solicitor ...
'PerfectClaims.co.uk' Helps Accident Victims Get the Compensation They Need ...SBWire (press release)

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Jonathan Wilkins: the motoring solicitor - WalesOnline

10 Feb 2012 at 2:08am 

Jonathan Wilkins: the motoring solicitor
WalesOnline
These types of applications are often complicated and technical so advice from an expert motoring solicitor can be invaluable. The team of lawyers at M4 motoring solicitors can help you ensure that the speeding offence is reconsidered by the Cardiff ...



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Majority of solicitors refuse to take part in fees survey - Irish Independent

9 Feb 2012 at 9:52pm 

Irish Times

Majority of solicitors refuse to take part in fees survey
Irish Independent
By Dearbhail McDonald Legal Editor ONLY one in five solicitors who were asked about their fees responded to a nationwide price survey by the National Consumer Agency. Just 65 out of 329 legal firms replied to the NCA, which was seeking to price the ...
Survey reveals huge differences in fees charged by solicitorsIrish Times
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Warning over varied solicitor fees - Belfast Telegraph

9 Feb 2012 at 9:22am 

Warning over varied solicitor fees
Belfast Telegraph
Consumer chiefs have called for greater price transparency in solicitors' fees after a survey revealed a 5000 euro difference in basic services. The National Consumer Agency (NCA) demanded new rules to make firms publish prices and warned customers to ...

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Usman Khan Immigration Solicitors Announces Launch of UK Immigration Services...

8 Feb 2012 at 9:21am 

Usman Khan Immigration Solicitors Announces Launch of UK Immigration Services
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Usman Khan Immigration Solicitors announces the launch of their immigration services, specialising in all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for individuals, families, employers and businesses. (8 February, 2012) Nottingham, UK - Usman Khan ...



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Solicitors needing some visa/ skills assessment advice!
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We need some up to date advice into the possibility of moving to australia now that solicitors have been put back on the SOL from last July. My husband and I are both solicitors with two young children. We are thinking of applying with hubby as the ...



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