National law firm Weightmans has joined forces with 25 other firms to sign a pledge recognising apprenticeships as an equal pathway into a career in…

Unfortunately dog attacks are not uncommon. The Home Secretary, is currently contemplating banning ownership of the American XL breed of dog.

How will the proposed reforms affect social landlords' ability to take action against anti-social behaviour?

The Government has confirmed that the abolishment of s21 notices will not be introduced until stronger possession is in place

It's important that those looking to use e-bikes are aware of the specific legislation around their use so they stay on the right side of the law...

Asbestos is dangerous and quite rightly its presence is a significant risk that requires careful and diligent management.

As UK household energy bills reach a three-year high of £1,723 annually, the persistent link between electricity and gas pricing raises critical questions about the future of energy costs. With renewable sources now generating over 52% of Britain's electricity, why do consumers still pay prices dictated by expensive gas generation?

As news broke of Meta Platform Ireland Limited's ("Meta") latest setback in relation to its Facebook operations – a record breaking fine in the sum of €1.2 billion by the Irish Data Protection Commission...

It is important for employers to ensure that their employees are encouraged to attend equality and diversity sessions when available.

Governments, employers, schools and health and social care providers called up on to fight the stigma that still surrounds mental health.

As lawyers prepare for Divorce Day, national law firm Weightmans is urging couples seeking separation to consider how they might do it amicably and potentially avoid court.

The statutory legacy will soon be raised from £270,000 to £322,000.

Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 289 (17 March 2023) considered the relevance of the conduct of governmental organisations...

The Retained EU Law Bill, if it receives Royal Assent, could have far reaching implications for domestic law'

It is a well established principle that a Claimant entitled to recover damages can only be compensated once in respect of any head of damage and loss.

The decision of the West London Coroner (23 September 2019) not to hold a Middleton inquest (an inquest under article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights,) following the death...

There were 43,728 registered EL claims for the period April 2022 to March 2023 compared to 43,769 for 2021 ( variance -0.1%) and 53,403 registered PL claims with the Compensation Recovery Unit compared...

Seven months on from the Building Safety Act (‘BSA') coming into force on the 28 June 2022, we begin to experience how the courts will implement the retrospective limitation period for claims under s.1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972 (‘DPA').

The position of siblings under UK inheritance tax (IHT) law has again become a topical issue with respect to the tax regime during people's lifetime and after death with the introduction...

Many individuals with minimal ties to the United States are exploring the process of renouncing their citizenship, driven primarily by administrative burdens rather than tax avoidance. Understanding the implications, from loss of access rights to potential impacts on future generations, requires careful consideration before taking the oath of renunciation.