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What would a lease extension mean for leaseholders?
Leaseholders in England will soon be able to extend their leases by a maximum of 990 years, without paying ground rent, if plans announced by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, go...
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How do I change my child’s name?
You can change your child’s name at any time, as long as they are under the age of 18. You don’t have to have a specific or valid reason for...
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Changes to the Highway Code: what road users need to know
The Highway Code has recently been updated to give more priority and protection for pedestrians and cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. First published in 1931, the guidance has undergone...
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Dealing with divorce and finances online: what does this mean for me?
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for the administration of family courts in England and Wales, has trialled a digital process for dealing with divorce finances online....
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Cancer Research study finds delays in referrals for breast cancer symptoms
A retrospective study, funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the BMJ Quality and Safety Journal, found that only 40% of patients with red flag signs and symptoms of...
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Case Studies
Case study: shareholder and director dispute after breach of terms
Our dispute resolution solicitors recently advised a director and shareholder of a specialist refrigeration company on a shareholder dispute. Mr M instructed us after he discovered that his fellow shareholder...
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Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place every year from 9th – 15th October. Now in its 19th year, the week aims to raise awareness about how pregnancy and baby loss...
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Firm News
Barcan and Kirby ranked top in Legal 500 2022
The firm has maintained top rankings in legal guide, The Legal 500, for medical negligence, personal injury and family law. The rankings include a top tier ranking for our clinical negligence expertise, and...
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Changes to residential possession notice periods from October 2021
The Government recently announced that notice periods for residential tenancies in England will revert back to pre-pandemic rules from 1st October 2021. The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies and Notices)...
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Can my social media posts get me into trouble at work?
After England lost the Euro 2020 final back in June, we heard reports of employees getting fired after tweeting racist comments about players. This issue of racism on social media...
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Haemochromatosis and the importance of early diagnosis
Haemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in Northern European people. When treated quickly, iron levels can be reduced and severe damage avoided; however, when treatment is delayed,...
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What happens if parents can’t agree on whether their child should be vaccinated?
On Tuesday 14th September, the Government announced that children aged 12 to 15 will now be offered a vaccination against Covid-19. Children will be offered the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine from 20th...
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