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A man who worked as a machine operator for many years has won compensation after suffering damage to his hearing. Oswald Grant, from Pudsey in West Yorkshire, began working...

When ‘heir hunters’ approached three family members with the unexpected news that they stood to inherit money from a person who died without leaving a will, they were asked to...

Relationship break-ups where the couple are of different nationalities often present particular difficulties for the courts – especially where the custody of children is in dispute. A recent case...

When a woman and her husband separated and were subsequently reconciled, a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability was probably the last thing they were thinking about. The woman owned...

A couple who engaged a contractor to carry out work on their house have succeeded in their claim against the architect in respect of the cost of putting right defects...

The Christian beliefs of the owner of a bed and breakfast have led to her fighting and losing an appeal to the Court of Appeal. The woman refused to...

When the wording of a will is clear, the likelihood of a successful challenge is much reduced. A recent dispute over a woman’s will illustrates the point. The will...

Clients holding shares in companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are reminded that, from 5 August 2013, it has been possible to hold such shares within an ISA,...

The Government has introduced a new scheme aimed at helping people purchase their own home. The Help to Buy – Mortgage Guarantee scheme, due to be introduced on 1...

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013 and is expected to come into force in 2014. The legislation enjoyed a complex passage...