We’re with you all the way — Litigants in Person funding options

Professional Negligence lawyer, Emma Slade, knows what it is like to be a Litigant in Person and recognises that flexible funding options for parties involved in a dispute are essential I qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and have been dealing with civil disputes since then.  Sufficient time, you would imagine, to become fully conversant […]

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Why you should make sure your will is in order

Although creating a will can be a lengthy process, and it might be something that you have put to the back of your mind, it’s an important document and it is the only way to ensure your property, money and other assets are going to the right place once you have passed away. Not only […]

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Pre-pack administration: an ethical minefield?

Since the financial crisis of 2008, pre-pack administration has been widely used as a way to save jobs and reduce the impact of insolvency on economic growth. Its controversial nature led to the Insolvency Service attempting to increase transparency, however, and reassure creditors that their needs were being met. Also known as ‘phoenixism,’ pre-pack administration […]

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The most popular divorce questions

Other than how much a divorce costs, which really does depend on the specifics of the case, here are the most poplar questions that we receive about divorces that we thought we would share? Can we get a ‘quickie’ divorce? Enticing as that prospect may sound, the answer is no. All divorce proceedings must go […]

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What is a personal injury trust fund?

A personal injury trust fund is a type of trust fund set up using the compensation payout that is awarded from a personal injury claim. You may also come across the terms ‘personal injury trust deed’ or ‘special needs trust’ – but they are all the same thing. The aim of a personal injury trust […]

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Cloud benefits attract law firms

The significant financial benefits of adopting cloud applications, software and infrastructure are encouraging more and more law firms to move to the cloud.Cloud computing is a non-traditional, cutting edge technology. At first glance, it’s not a perfect strategy for the legal industry. Law firms a reputation for being traditional and risk averse. But now many […]

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Helping you connect with Customer Service

Interact is a youth-led organisation bringing together people from all faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds. Interact’s aim is to build a cohesive society where diversity is valued and celebrated. This is achieved by creating opportunities for face-to-face dialogue through side-by-side action, building respect and understanding through interaction. Based in London, Interact run skills-based learning projects […]

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Collecting DNA samples for a DNA test

Collecting samples for DNA testing and paternity testing is today done using mouth swabs and exfoliated cheek cells. Collecting DNA samples for a DNA test DNA testing is the standard means of determining whether people are biologically related. It is in fact carried out between alleged relatives as well as between parents and their children […]

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DNA testing and the presumption of paternity

Understanding what a presumption of paternity is and situations which require paternity DNA testing. Presumption of paternity: it might be time for a paternity test Statistics are not very reassuring. The AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) estimates that hundreds of thousands of paternity tests are carried out every year and the numbers keep rising. […]

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DNA testing convenience … but at what cost?

Convenience is a key aspect of providing DNA testing excellence, as with any service, people want as little hassle as possible without having to compromise. Utilising a service that believes in more care, more convenience and more value – has perhaps never been more applicable with the introduction of Next Day Legal DNA Testing as […]

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