Social Media is revolutionising the legal landscape. Here we look at various recent cases which show the impact Facebook, Twitter and the like are having on the English legal system. Over recent years social media has exploded on to the scene and is a common feature of everyday life for many people. No one could […]

Lawyers around the country are familiar with the day to day tool by which a client can obtain an injunction – a court order requiring his opponent either to do something specific, or (very frequently) not to do certain acts. In some circumstances an interim injunction can be obtained on an ex parte basis, that […]

Applications for Injunctions are becoming increasingly common, particularly amongst celebrities who frequently want to prevent publication of newspaper stories about them. However, Injunctions can be a useful tool in a variety of disputes. On an almost weekly basis, we hear of yet another pop star or footballer who has obtained an Injunction against a newspaper […]

The dream of a new kitchen, bathroom, conservatory or extension can quickly turn into a nightmare if your builder is unreliable and you don’t get the results you expected. Construction disputes arise where customers experience problems with their builder and include issues such as poor workmanship, unfinished work, structural problems and breaches of contract. There […]

Even the most experienced of people can make a mistake and for that reason claims against professionals for acts of negligence are not uncommon. Mistakes can be easily made but the consequences to a client can be devastating. The number of claims made against Solicitors, Barristers, Accountants, Surveyors, Estate Agents, Architects and Financial Advisors has […]

Trade mark Infringement The use of certain signs or symbols in the course of trade is strictly regulated by law.  Well known examples of these signs or symbols include the “golden arches” of MacDonalds and the word “APPLE” in relation to electronic products. In fact the nature of these signs or symbols extends further than […]

Football is known for being a physical, contact sport and injuries are common place however, many who regularly turn out for their Sunday League teams will have been astounded by the case of a player being jailed for six months as a result of a bad tackle – a legal first and for some a […]

Legal Expense Insurance (LEI) is a type of insurance policy which covers the costs involved in potential legal action; it can cover the cost of instructing a solicitor and protect you against any costs awarded against you. Many people have LEI without even realising it or are unaware of the extent of the coverage it […]