A council has been heavily criticised by a judge for its ‘vindictive’ attempt to ‘punish’ a solicitor whom it viewed as a costly thorn in its side. Joanna Trafford had represented a number of alleged tripping accident victims in damages claims against Blackpool Borough Council
A local authority has failed in a High Court challenge which it had hoped would help to stem the increasing tide of public house closures throughout the country. Islington Council had argued that a planning inspector erred when he approved plans for the demolition of
Its not always easy to think about making a Will, especially at times when you or your loved ones may be unwell but the security that a Will offers, knowing that your loved ones are getting the items you want them to have from your
What is a Will? A will is a legal document that enables a person (the Testator or Testatrix) to appoint another (the Executor(s)) to distribute their estate in accordance with his/her wishes on death. If you do not make a Will your estate will be
In a decision of huge significance to Internet providers, broadcasters, publishers and others whose income streams depend on intellectual property rights, the nation’s most senior judge has sanctioned the increasing practice of privately prosecuting pirates to see them punished and stripped of their ill-gotten gains.
An ex-soldier who claimed compensation after he was dismissed as a ‘dumb black b***ard’ by an Army sergeant was not the victim of ‘very serious’ racism, Ministry of Defence (MoD) lawyers have argued in a test case which promises to provide guidance on the quantification
The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult for not only the separating couple, but also the children. Josiah Hincks are specialist family lawyers in Leicester with vast experience in dealing with children law issues. It may seem hard to remain amicable, but an experienced
Not many people will be aware that the Courts do have the power to grant Injunctions to prevent disgruntled parents speaking out publicly, such as on Social Media websites, about Family Law Proceedings. This Injunction is called a Contra mundum Injunction which means “against the
Claire Holland, Josiah Hincks’ Family lawyer in Blaby writes here about potential claims on property owned before marriage. This article is not intended to reflect advice and no reliance should be placed on it. You should seek legal advice based on your situation. When a
Our specialist family solicitor in Blaby, Claire Holland, answers a frequent question – “Can i change the locks on my house?” You should not change the locks on a jointly-owned property without the consent of the co-owner, even if divorce proceedings have been commenced. If
