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An Examination of Law and Legislation as Ancient Culture Theory
Legislated law must be distinguished from a mere decree. For such purposes, law must be examined in terms of accepted and ancient theory, in order to gain perspective as to what law really is. To be a law, the precept must satisfy certain requirements....
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Brief History of Natural Rights: European and American Thoughts on Life, Liberty, and Revolution
The theory of natural rights states that individuals because they are part of nature, are born with basic rights that cannot be denied or violated by other people. With the growth of individualism in Europe, natural law evolved from statements of ethical...
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Amending a Will
You can amend your existing will with a codicil, but if you might be better off making an entirely new will. An amendment to a will is called a codicil. It can be used to add or delete provisions or substitute a new provision for one that's already in...
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Dismissing Employees - A Guide
If an employer wants to dismiss an employee, it has to be aware that if there is no fair reason and the employer does not follow a fair and reasonable process, that it is very likely that an employee may claim unfair dismissal. The employee must be given...
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Inheritance Tax – 4 Gifts That Are Exempt
Is your estate worth more than the Inheritance Tax threshold? If your estate is worth more than £325,000 (in tax year 2010/11) then you may find you have an Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability. So, it is important that you make the most of the exemptions...
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Understanding Parental Responsibility
A recent case has seen the issue of parental responsibility mentioned, the first time since 1995 that a person’s right to have parental responsibility has been ruled upon. The case saw the judge terminate the parental responsibility of a father who had...
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What is a McKenzie Friend?
A McKenzie Friend is somebody who is assisting one of the parties in a family law court, who is acting without legal representation. It could be a good friend, there for moral support or a professional. Their role will be to take notes, organise documents,...
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Legal rights when buying goods with a Credit Card
Many people using credit cards for their shopping are not fully aware of their rights. In this article, we will discuss how to claim against your credit card provider if the goods are faulty. This may be particularly useful if the person who sold you...
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Contracts made verbally, electronically and in writing
Verbal agreements form part of our daily routine. When you visit your corner shop to buy milk in the morning or go to a restaurant for a meal in the evening nobody asks you to enter into a lengthy written agreement. In fact, it would not only be impractical...
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Making a Slip or Trip Compensation Claim
The following is intended as a brief guide to making a claim for compensation following a slip or trip. How do I know if I have a claim following a slip or trip? A slip/trip claim may arise if you have been injured as a result of a slip, trip or fall...
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A Guide To Surgical Errors And Getting Assistance
Medical claims for compensation are not something to be considered lightly however general surgery, laparoscopy or keyhole surgery and cosmetic surgery often results in unintended personal injury which is usually caused as a result of medical negligence...
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A Guide To Cosmetic Surgery Claims
As cosmetic surgery grows in popularity, and treatments such as Botox injections, chemical peels and fillers become increasingly fashionable, there has been an unavoidable rise in the number of occasions when things go wrong. One of the chief causes of...
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A Guide To Cancer Claims
In recent years the treatments available for a wide range of different cancers have moved forward in leaps and bounds. Whilst a diagnosis of any form of cancer naturally strikes the person on the receiving end as being devastating, it no longer needs...
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Understanding the Living Will
Also known as the advance directive, this document provides health care instructions on behalf of incapacitated persons. While unpleasant to consider, some diseases or accidents cause physical or mental impairment that makes it impossible to make decisions,...
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How Much Does A Divorce Cost In The UK?
With public funding, otherwise known as legal aid, being cut for family law cases including divorce, and only those involving domestic violence being exempt, this will inevitably have an effect on the way family matters are dealt with in the future. The...
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Dying Intestate Explained
Dying intestate is the term used when a person dies without making a will. In these instances, there are rules which will be used to dispose of that person’s property. Even if the deceased had made clear in their lifetime who they would wish to benefit...
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Maternity Discrimination: An Overview
Some new and prospective mothers are suffering discrimination at work when they fall pregnant and also when they are off on maternity leave, with a minority even being made redundant at this time. A law firm commissioned research into the issue and revealed...
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Wills And Probate: Disputed Wills
There is evidence that more people than ever are disputing wills with reports suggesting a 700% increase in High Court action launched to dispute wills in the past five years. In the same period of time, there has also been a doubling in the number of...
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What Are Conditional Fee Agreements?
It is no secret that legal advice can be expensive, and often this can deter a person from seeking to enforce their rights. This article focuses on conditional fee agreements in the personal injury claims sector but conditional fee agreements are used...
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The Basics Of Civil Litigation
Litigation is a legal procedure where involved parties present their arguments against each other before the judge or arbitrator. Parties involved in litigation are called litigants. Each party has the right to support its argument presenting by evidence...
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Breach of Contract - Types And Consequences
What should I consider when terminating a contract? Unfortunately, like most legal matters, there are numerous things to consider. However, to give you a basic idea, you firstly need to consider whether the contract was actually breached. Contracts are...
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Understanding The Judiciary
The Magistrates Court Judiciary Magistrates The judiciary is probably the most prominent and well-known element of the legal system, and when they think of it, people often think of judges in snowy wigs. However, most cases are tried by lay magistrates....
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Guide to your first term at Law school
How to succeed at law school Fear, confidence, anticipation, enthusiasm, uncertainty; none of your emotions towards the LPC are new. During the 40-odd week course, your emotions, focus, commitment, attitude and work rate will fluctuate. However, what...
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A Guide To Personal Injury Rehabilitation
The following is intended as a brief guide to rehabilitation during your personal injury claim. The main purpose of a personal injury claim is to compensate you for your pain, suffering and financial losses following your accident, to reimburse you for...
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Dental Negligence – An Overview
We all feel a little vulnerable when we are told to lay back and open wide while the man in the white tunic prepares to poke and prod around in our mouths. Dentists are, of course, skilled professionals and the vast majority of procedures run completely...
