News
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An unusual recent case addressed the issue of fraudulent calumny and overturned a will as the testator has been lied to by his daughter.12/05/2022 -
Jan Samuel
Solicitors who failed to bring a claim in relation to the MMR vaccine in time have escaped a negligence claim, as the MMR vaccine claim was bound to fail, says judge.03/05/2022 -
Matthew Howe
It looks like the right to roam will continue to be restricted, but what are the competing interests?26/04/2022 -
Judith Thompson
The disastrous conclusion of Johnny Depp's English libel case has seen the resurrection of his suit against Amber Heard in the USA.22/04/2022 -
Judith Thompson
The Mail on Sunday's reporting of Harry's security arrangements, and whether he offered to pay himself, are to be scrutinised by a libel judge in the High Court.04/04/2022 -
In a recent case, a will was found to be invalid as a result of the undue influence of one of the children of the deceased, who had a relationship with the solicitor.29/03/2022 -
Judith Thompson
In a case involving large properties and a dispute about the validity of a will, an executor has been removed for taking far too long to administer the estate of his late mother.28/03/2022 -
Matthew Howe
A High Court claim against Ed Sheeran for breach of copyright is continuing in the High Court, but how can he prove he didn't copy the other musician?25/03/2022 -
If unmarried people purchase a property together, it's essential to get advice about how much of the property each of them owns.23/03/2022 -
Maisie Bonfield
A new law later this year will mean new leaseholders no longer have to pay ground rent, but existing leaseholders are not so lucky.18/03/2022 -
Maisie Bonfield
New rules concerning how Japanese Knotweed is dealt with by surveyors could mean the owners of affected properties will have an easier time10/03/2022 -
If you are buying more than one property, there is an important way in which you can reduce your stamp duty liability, but you have to claim the relief in the correct way, and within the right time limits.10/03/2022