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Insurance Companies Refuse to Cover Drivers Caught Texting -Insurance companies are blacklisting motorists who get caught making phone calls or texting whilst at the wheel. They are refusing to cover drivers if they have even one conviction for using a mobile phone while driving.

Stress at Work re-visited - Work related stress cases are notoriously difficult to pursue, and few such cases actually succeed at trial. This has been borne out again in the recent High Court case of MacLennan v Hartford Europe Ltd [2012].

The Next Wave....Professionals be Aware - It was announced this week that around one million homeowners will be hit with a sharp rise in mortgage repayments as many lenders increase the standard variable rates loans

Parents beware! Seatbelts in the news again - The importance of this case turns on the fact that the mother had given thought to child restraints, but the insurers for Mr Williams fought the case on the appropriateness of the restraint.

Making Demands: An Alternative Route to Recovery - The current economic crisis is causing additional pressure and it is more important than ever for businesses to pursue debtors in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

What is Professional Negligence? - Find out all you need to know about professional negligence.

Practical Steps to Avoid Commercial Disputes - To help avoid long and timely disputes we have put together some simple steps for you to consider when agreeing to or signing any new contract or entering into any new business relationship

When Directors Fall Out - This decision helps clarify the powers of Managing Directors on which there is surprisingly little case law.

Profit from your Intellectual Property - In an attempt to boost and reward technical innovation in UK businesses, the Chancellor has proposed the introduction of a ‘Patent Box.’

On Your Terms – Corporate Partner Renato Peral outlines the importance of correctly drafted terms and conditions for your business.

Deal or No Deal? - A salutary lesson was provided to all those involved in negotiations if the "legal formalities" are overlooked.

Refuse Mediation at your Peril: Recent Development. Click here to read more..

Proof that the Middle Way can be the right path - The OLC decision, announced today, that the Legal Ombudsman will name firms against whom there is a pattern of complaints or where it is in the public interest to do so

As the new insurance year for solicitors commences we take a look at what is a “claims made” basis and what exactly constitutes a “claim”.

Regulatory article - 6 October 2011 - or is it 1984? Outcomes Focused Regulation (OFR) came into effect on 6 October 2011 but what does is really mean for practitioners?

Make a Will with Levi Solicitors LLP this November and give to charity - Opportunity to have your Will professionally drawn up for free!

Mobile Apps targeted by Regulator - Both the consumer data collection practices and in-app charges have been the subject of recent scrutiny by lawmakers and regulators.

Guide for Business on IP Rights Infrigement at Work - The Intellectual Property Office has published a guide for businesses on dealing with infringementof IP rights in the work place

Criminal gang convicted over false car crash claims - A gang of six criminals who made nearly £2 million from fraudulent car crash claims have been convicted at Southwark County Court.

National Minimum Wages to rise - The National Minimum Wage for adults is to rise by 2.5% to £6.08 an hour from 1 October 2011

Major changes to Family Law - The Family Court Procedures in England and Wales introduced compulsory mediation meetings in divorce proceedings.

Build Bridges - Boundary Issues. Some helpful tips if you are concerned over a boundary or property related issue which involves a neighbour or a third party

A formal investigation into the inadequcies on the unregulated will-writing market - The Legal Services Commission Board has recently started a formal investigation into how best to protect consumers of will-writing serives along with the associated probate and estate administration services

Advance Directives "Living Wills" - The term living will has recived some media attention in the last 12 months with the production of BBC documentaires following the sutor Sir Terry Pratchett since his disgnosis with Alzheimers Disease.

"FirstBuy" - A Government 'Shared Equity' Scheme - The government has launched the FirstBuy Shared Equity Scheme which is likely to mean that more favourable mortgage rates would be available to first time buyers with small deposits.

Ban on Referral Fees in Personal Injury Cases -“A ban on referral fees is a positive move by the Ministry of Justice as it creates a level playing field in solicitors acting on behalf of innocent victims and will help to rid the plague of “ambulance chasing” claims management companies

Hasting Bass: Protection for Trustees Reduced - article on the Court of Appeal handing down two decision in favour of the HMRC.

Supreme Court decision: Inheritance/Disputed Will

Interesting article where the Court of Appeal had overturned a Will which deliberately gave all the Estate to three charities, leaving the deceased's only child with nothing.

The Continuing Paradox: A Critique of Minority Shareholder and Derivative Claims Under the Companies Act 2006

Professional Negligence Roundtable article with Corporate INTL

The Bribery Act 2010 - Is your business at risk?

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