Insights
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The current and critical HGV driver shortage has triggered a relaxation in the EU Drivers’ Hours Rules for HGV drivers. The Government is seeking to address this problem that it...
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Misrepresentation can occur in property transactions where the seller makes an inaccurate statement about the condition of the property. When purchasing a property, a buyer is reliant on certain information...
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An insecure load can have tragic consequences. It may injure or even kill other road users. Similarly, a driver can even be hurt if a load shifts internally e.g. where...
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The Government has produced an annex to supplement the code of practice to be used by commercial tenants and landlords in discussions about rent, rent arrears and on-going lease terms....
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Paralegal and Trainee Legal Executive gives an insight into the work of the French Legal Services team and explores balancing home-study with full-time work. Working as a Paralegal in the French...
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The new rules on witness statements came into force on 6 April 2021. The Civil Procedure Rules Committee has established a new set of rules about how to prepare trial...
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Ashtons’ Alice Trainor gives an insight into the new Debt Respite scheme. In the past we have helped a number of farmers and landowners diversify and let out sections of...
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A multidisciplinary team from Ashtons Legal have recently assisted leading local insurance broker, Ryan Insurance (Ryan’s), and their Chairman Tim Ryan in the sale of the business to London-based insurance...
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Third parties with no connection to your case may agree to cover all or part of your legal costs. Litigation is often a costly and time-consuming process that can put...
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An inquest is to investigate the death of a young Cambridge man, who took his own life after being under treatment for a mental disorder. James Nowshadi, aged 23, was...
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A Medical Negligence Solicitor at Ashtons Legal has obtained a settlement for a man who experienced severe pain after an injection was mistakenly administered into muscle rather than subcutaneous tissue....
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As further relaxation of COVID restrictions are delayed, anyone might be forgiven for forgetting what restrictions are actually in force. There are numerous new laws and amendments to existing ones....
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