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New Media and Communications Court list reflects surge in internet defamation claims by Laura Baglow
New Media and Communications List On 1 October 2019, the Civil Procedure Rules will be amended to create a new formally designated specialist Media and
Has your personal information been shared without your permission?
It can be extremely upsetting if your personal information has been shared online or elsewhere without your permission. This could include your financial details or
Planning your escape to the country, what you need to consider – part 2
Are you keen to escape the rat race with a move to the countryside? Maybe you would just like a bit more space or perhaps
Government consultation on new national model for shared ownership
The Government has published a consultation on a new national model for shared ownership to make it easier for people to buy more of their
Choosing a partnership structure
You and your business partner may have a fantastic business idea and wish to launch your business as soon as possible, but before you do
Planning for what happens when you die by Deborah Adams
In this day and age there are various different types of funerals which people do need to consider carefully and leave instructions for their family.
Changes to legislation could offer protection for tenants in the private rental sector
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019 and seeks to introduce protection for most residential tenants in the private rented
Move to the country – Part One
For the first time on record, the average age of someone moving to the countryside is now under 40. More of us, it seems, are
Will your septic tank still be legal in January?
With time running out for certain septic tank owners to make their septic tanks legally compliant, is this something that you need to consider now?
The death knell for ‘kiss and tell’?
In a recent privacy claim involving a ‘kiss and tell’ publication, the Claimant was a former lottery winner. He and his then wife won £41
Selling your property at auction
Programmes like Homes Under the Hammer have certainly raised the profile of property auctions. Although auctions still only account for two per cent of all
Not looking so good – your guide to compensation for botched non-surgical cosmetic procedures
The growth in the popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in recent years has been fueled by social media, with its focus on body image and
New threshold of seriousness in defamation proceedings
In libel actions brought by French aerospace engineer Bruno Lachaux against the Evening Standard, the Independent Newspaper and the i, the Supreme Court has clarified
Legal considerations when building a granny annex
If you have an elderly parent, you probably worry about the difficulty of looking out for them, particularly if they live some distance away. The
Choosing the right person for your power of attorney
Everyone should have lasting power of attorney, along with a will, and in setting this up you will need to appoint people to act as
Formal Interviews – Do you need legal representation?
I hope you never need this advice and you are never summonsed to a formal interview by the Police or other public body but it
Privacy rights and aerial images
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAEs) have become increasingly popular and are now being sold online or on the high street in the thousands. However,
Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries
It can be flattering to be asked by a relative or close friend to be a trustee of their estate, but this is a role
Taking your first commercial lease
Some of the world’s most successful companies have started at home or in a garage, but at some point it makes sense to move to
Is your organisation protected from employee social media legal risk?
Are you aware that employers can be liable for their employee’s unlawful social media posts made in the course of their employment? It doesn’t matter