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- HMRC announces tax disclosure plan for Electricians
In the second of its campaigns targeted at the trades sector, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that it is to write to thousands of electricians during the coming weeks as part of a new disclosure campaign.
22 February 2012- Judge allows service via Facebook
Following a ruling in the High Court yesterday, Facebook can now be used to serve legal claims in Britain.
22 February 2012- Supreme Court to Tweet
The Supreme Court to "tweet" the outcome of judgments and other selected news, as part of the court's commitment to making its proceedings as accessible as possible.
7 February 2012- Government proposes overhaul to family justice system
The Government has announced that children and families in England and Wales may benefit from major reforms to the family justice system which it is proposing will tackle delays, streamline processes and rebuild trust.
6 February 2012- Motorists could face £100 speeding fines
Speeding drivers could soon be facing speeding fines of £100 as the government takes steps to fill the funding gap for the victims of crime.
31 January 2012- Company red-tape in the spotlight
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has revealed that companies of all shapes and sizes are to be asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law.
26 January 2012- MOJ launches new online information tool
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a new online tool allowing users of their "Open Justice" web site to see the length of time cases take in courts across England and Wales.
24 January 2012- Online research juror jailed for 6 months
A juror who went on to the Internet to carry out research about a defendant on trial at Luton Crown Court has been found guilty of contempt and jailed for 6 months.
23 January 2012- Power to challenge bail proposed
New Government proposals will allow prosecutors to appeal against a decision of the crown court for the release on bail of suspected serious offenders.
17 January 2012- LCJ gives go-ahead for court tweeting
Reporters, journalists and legal commentators have been givien authority to send text-based messages using laptops and mobile devices from court
16 December 2011- Law Commission proposes changes to inheritance provisions
The Law Commission has put forward proposals for modernising the rules which apply when a person dies without a Will. Affecting both married and unmarried couples the proposals, if adopted, will chnage the inheritance rights of spouses and cohabitees on an intestacy.
15 December 2011- Bullying and forced marriage to be targeted
Proposals published this week by the Liberal Democrats could strengthen bullying laws whilst the Home Secretary launches a consultation on forced marriages.
13 December 2011
Press Releases
- Pet owners fail to provide for their pets
We may love them and care passionately for them whilst we are alive, but the fact remains that most pet owners are still not making adequate provision for their pets to be cared for after their death.
5 October 2011- Lifeline for struggling law firms
Law firms who are having difficulties continuing to practice can now register, free of charge, with a new service designed to put them in touch with firms seeking to merge with or take-over other practices.
26 September 2011- CBI Director Joins Richard Nelson Solicitors
Former CBI Regional Director for the East Midlands, Paul Southby, has returned to the legal world and joined Richard Nelson Solicitors (RNS) as partner responsible for commercial and civil dispute resolution.
8 July 2010- Defendants Urged to Seek Legal Advice after Tobacco Smuggling Prosecution Blunder
Over £88 million of assets and cash that may have been taken by unlawful confiscation from people convicted of tobacco smuggling or counterfeiting tobacco brands could be returned with costs and compensation, after it has been announced that out-of-date legislation was used to secure many prosecutions.
13 October 2009