BPP Law School’s Streetlaw Homeless programme carried off the prize for best team of students at this year’s LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards, held last week in the House of Commons.
Adult social care law is a complex and confusing area, and people struggle to understand their basic legal rights.
Children can wait “well over a year” for the family justice system to determine their future, an independent review panel has found.
Cautious approach should be taken to new legislation
Supreme Court rules out immunity for expert witnesses
“Secret” detention of foreigners by Home Office was unlawful
Wealthy estates are to receive an inheritance tax rebate if they leave a legacy to charity.
Civil justice regime set for wholesale change
The small claims limit is to be raised from £5,000 to £15,000, under government proposals.
Tim Boyce, dispute resolution partner at Osborne Clarke, says the proposals meant “good news for businesses that face claims by individuals who are supported by ‘no win no fee’ agreements and after-the-event (ATE) insurance.
Commercial and technology team in Cambridgestrengthened by partner hire
Hampshire firm appoints head of new family department
Firm strengthens securities practice with partner return