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A court decision has recently upended decades of established practice in commercial property law, which may affect thousands of landlords and business tenants across England and Wales. What Changed? For...
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When it comes to enforcing court Judgments and recovering debts, understanding who has the authority to act on your behalf is crucial. Two key figures in the enforcement process are...
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Wes Streeting’s decision to appoint Donna Ockenden as chair of the Leeds Maternity and Neonatal Independent Review is an important development for patient safety and transparency in maternity care. Independent...
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Kerry Jones, a member of the Ashtons’ specialist personal injury team, has recently settled the claim of a driver, Ms G, who was injured when her car was struck by...
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Personal injury specialist Louise Harper has settled the claim of a self-employed man who suffered a fall from height at work. He suffered multiple orthopaedic injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder...
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Specialist personal injury lawyers at Ashtons Legal have recently settled injury claims for several individuals who were passengers on a train which was struck by an uncoupled carriage. The force...
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BBC News has today reported on the progress of the Amos Report in its investigation into National Maternity and Neonatal Services. Robert Miller, whose daughter Abigail died in a hospital...
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Whilst a valid English Will can cover French assets, it is sometimes preferable to have a French Will in place instead. Among the various types of French Wills available, the...
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Alexandra Lush, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has recently settled the claim of a man who was catastrophically injured in a road traffic collision. Mr B suffered...
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Mr R was involved in a road traffic collision at 70mph on a dual carriageway; the other vehicle was a bus. Mr R suffered a catalogue of orthopaedic injuries which...
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On 5 February 2026, significant changes to UK data protection law took effect under the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (“DUAA”). DUAA is designed to simplify and streamline various...
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So, a letter from the police drops through your letterbox: a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP). This is a formal notice informing you that the police are investigating a road...
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