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Research finds a link between benefit reforms and visits to food banks

09Dec

The most common reasons for people visiting food banks were found to be due to cuts and changes made to the welfare system.

Amy Carr earns two major achievements

09Dec

15 year old Teesside athlete Amy Carr has gained international recognition, bringing home a gold medal won in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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05Dec

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Calls are made for LASPO review

03Dec

The shadow justice minister announced at the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ autumn conference that Labour wish to look into the effects of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, which was implemented in April last year.

Accepting compensation direct from an insurer.

01Dec

Stories of insurers approaching clients directly and bypassing personal injury solicitors have appeared in the news recently. The practice is often called ‘third-party capture’, and can be damaging for clients who are unaware of its risks.

Family of heavy smoker successfully claim for asbestos exposure

28Nov

The family of a man who has died from lung cancer have successfully been awarded compensation from his former employers. The cancer was caused by a combination of smoking and exposure to asbestos – but his history of smoking did not prevent the claim from being successful.

Theresa May to target emotional abuse

27Nov

The Home Secretary is to introduce a new law which will criminalise psychological abuse and controlling behaviour.

Safety initiative finds almost half of construction sites unsafe

27Nov

The HSE are now urging construction sites across the UK to improve their safety measures after the disappointing findings.

Alternatives to court in separation – Part 3: The benefits of the collaborative process.

27Nov

In the collaborative process an agreement is signed at the outset which commits both parties and lawyers to resolve issues without court proceedings.

Resolution Press Release – 26th November 2014

26Nov

Businesses in THE North East are suffering as a result of divorce and separation. That’s the finding of a new piece of research from family law not for profit group Resolution.

Insurers taken to court over claims conduct.

26Nov

Personal injury specialists Gavin Edmonson have appealed against the decision that an insurance company’s direct contact and subsequent settlement with their clients was lawful.

Alternatives to court in separation – Part 2: What is Arbitration?

25Nov

Arbitration is often used if mediation efforts, where the couple reaches their own agreement, are unsuccessful. A qualified arbitrator is chosen and appointed by the separating couple, depending on the nature of their disputes.

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