Increasing pressure and scrutiny from stakeholders and regulators show that they are beginning to understand sustainability-related issues.

In some situations, grandparents may find themselves separated from their grandchildren due to family disputes, divorce, or other circumstances.

This week, the Law Commission published its report into proposed reforms to the surrogacy process

A Will does not take effect until after death and, generally speaking, it can be changed or revoked at any point during the testator's lifetime.

We look at some practical tips specific to pension sharing, that can be overlooked when dealing with a financial settlement on divorce.

Only 56% of UK adults have updated their will in the last five years, meaning around half of wills are out of date

When AI medical diagnostic and treatment systems become mostly accurate, will medical practitioners grow complacent and fail to maintain their skill?

British citizens living overseas face unique considerations when renewing their passports, from meeting digital photo requirements to managing the period without travel documents. Understanding the online application process and required documentation can help ensure a smooth renewal experience from abroad.

After a consequential hearing which took place in May 2023, and following the handing down of the subsequent approved judgment in June 2023...

We are now nine months into the one year pilot of the National Deprivation of Liberty Court, and the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (‘NFJO') have published their briefing...

Although it may not be time just yet to put the sprouts on, if you are one of the 2.9 million lone parent families in the UK, now is the time to start finalising arrangements for the children...

The extensive schedule of potentially relevant documents listed in ‘Annex C: Pre-Action Personal Injury Protocol Standard Disclosure Lists' for Workplace Claims...

A cybersecurity expert at national law firm Weightmans is calling for businesses and insurers to reconsider the value of ‘persons unknown' injunctions in managing the fallout from cyberattacks...

Weightmans' Regulatory team are currently instructed on several health and safety investigations involving forklift trucks in warehouse settings. Whilst being essential equipment in warehousing...

Within the new Fixed Recoverable Costs regime (FRC), claims are first assigned to a track (fast or intermediate) by reference to the sum of money sought by the claimant(s).

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) has formed a strategic partnership with Weightmans law firm to provide enhanced legal and compliance support to UK care providers facing workforce challenges, new employment legislation, and evolving regulatory requirements. The collaboration combines QCS's compliance expertise with Weightmans' specialist health and care sector legal knowledge to help care organizations navigate complex operational and regulatory environments. Together, they aim to deliver practical guidance

The latest research into e-scooter injuries reveals that riders face significantly greater risks of serious injury than motorcyclists and cyclists, with traumatic brain injuries occurring at more than three times the rate. These findings raise critical questions about liability frameworks, insurance exposure, and the urgent need for regulatory reform in the UK's evolving e-scooter landscape.

It is nearly always preferable for insurers to attend the mediation as this is likely to increase the prospect of a deal being done on the day...

The current consumer campaign in relation to motor finance providers who operated discretionary commission arrangements with sales intermediaries, is the latest in a series of this type of campaigns.

The High Court has reinforced critical principles regarding witness credibility and cross-examination in a construction accident case where a worker was seriously injured by a dumper truck. The judgment examines how courts should evaluate witness testimony against documentary evidence, particularly when witnesses present a united front but their accounts raise questions about fabricated evidence and unconscious bias.