The High Court in London has issued a significant ruling in a case centred around the recovery of billions of dollars of assets belonging to an East European businessman who died in the UK. Arkady Patarkatsishvili died 10 years ago at his mansion in Surrey. Patarkatsishvili, known as Badri, died without leaving a valid will […]
The level of understating of forensic science among lawyers, judges, and juries is poor, according to evidence submitted to parliament by a group of researchers from Queen Mary University of London. The researchers suggest that forensic science is contributing to injustices because of misunderstandings about matching trace evidence to a particular person. The group have […]
When the Statute of Frauds 1677 stipulated that contracts must exist in writing and also bear a signature, the practice soon became commonplace. But the traditional written signature may soon become a thing of the past: The Law Commission has decided that, for many legal documents, it can be replaced with an electronic signature ('e-signature') […]
Suicide is the second common cause of death in jails and prisons. The suicide rate, number of suicides per 100,000 inmates, is substantially higher among prisoners compared to general population, with the rate in jails far exceeding the prison rates. Anasseril E. Daniel shares: “As the mandatory medical and mental health treatment have become common […]
Andrew Reid introduces a new perspective of how social justice can truly be achieved with gaining the right outcomes in civil litigation. He is a child of the ‘60s, with roots in the counter-culture and social change that guide his practice today: as a legal warrior over the past 40 years, Andy has taken up […]
No one wishes for conflicts in the workplace, but sometimes people clash, which causes conflict. What is the main way to avoid disputes? With a background in behavioural psychology, Mediator Jeremy Scuse answers that communication is key. He shares more below on resolving relationship-base conflicts. As a specialist in relationship-based conflicts, what three things do […]
Going under the knife is not an easy decision to make and even though medical practitioners follow a rigorous process, legal cases in this field continue to rise. Richard Matthews, Consultant Cosmetic and Expert Witness, discusses why this is the case and ‘warning signs’ people should look for, in order to avoid costly litigation. […]
Litigation is famously known for being expensive and lengthy. With attitudes towards mediation slowly shifting, we get in touch with Anthony Trace QC from 4 Pump Court, who shares more on why mediation, especially for those in the banking and finance sector, is reaping benefits. He states: “If anyone has not yet seen for themselves […]
As Halloween dawns on us and the trick or treaters come flocking, homeowners are being urged to think about claims that could be brought against them as a result of injuries or accidents that occur on their property. Victoria Stevenson, head of personal injury at Roythornes Solicitors, shares her top tips for avoiding liability this […]
As more people rely on their phones and the Internet to get legal help after accidents and injuries, it's more important than ever to stay up on the latest digital marketing trends. However, as Tom Desmond, Co-Founder of ApricotLaw, explains below, some of these practices can hurt your law firm’s image and leave you with […]
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