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Middlesbrough Sainsbury’s worker crushed by trolley

15Dec

Sainsbury’s have been fined £10,000 after a store worker was crushed by a 340kg trolley.

Divorce petitions centralised to combat divorce fraud

15Dec

The number of county courts in the UK to accept divorce petitions has been reduced to 20, in an effort to centralise the process.

Planned cap on care home fees will not benefit older people

15Dec

From 2016 there will be a £72,000 cap on fees for elderly care homes.

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.

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.

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 for separating couples – Part 1: What to expect from mediation.

25Nov

Mediation involves the appointment of a neutral third party mediator, who encourages the couple to reach their own agreements.

Resolution survey reveals the impact of divorce on children

24Nov

A report published by Resolution today has outlined the effect of a parent’s divorce or separation on children.

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