More than half of landlords in the UK say that damage to property and rent arrears are the two main causes of disputes with tenants and two-thirds of property owners went to court to settle them, with around 525 landlords…
Read moreWhiplash assessment fees to be cut
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the fees for medical assessments of people claiming to have suffered whiplash will be cut to £180 in a bid to crackdown on the “compensation culture” that has grown up around the…
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Learning Disability campaigners have announced recently that they are attempting to initiate a Private Members’ Bill, called the LB Bill, to try and put the choices of disabled people and their families at the heart of the decision-making process about…
Read morePolice advertising on pirate sites
The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has started placing banner advertisements on websites believed to be offering pirated content illegally.
Read moreDriverless cars will require new road regulations
The Government’s decision to allow driverless cars on public roads from January next year means that civil servants have until the end of this year to publish a comprehensive review of road regulations.
Read moreLawyers have “fundamental objections” to HMRC plans
A consultation on proposals by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that would allow the department to recover tax and tax credits directly from debtors’ bank accounts without the need for a court order has been criticised by lawyers.
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