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Blog News Personal Injury

December 12, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Exploring Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Accidents: Who’s Responsible When Self-Driving Cars Fail?

Autonomous/self-driving vehicles are set to be on roads by 2026, according to a report by the UK Department for Transport, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. This is also following the passing of the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act in May of 2024 and is regarded as a move that will revolutionise the travel sector, increase … Continued

Blog Consumer Rights News

December 5, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

How to Make Sure You’re Buying the Right Gift Card for Your Loved Ones

Buying a Gift Card as a Christmas present? Here are some simple steps to make sure you are buying the right one for your family and friends! Check the T&Cs These are often printed on the back of cards themselves, but you can save some time [and your eyes] by looking at the retailer’s T&Cs … Continued

Blog Family Law News

November 27, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Protection Against Abuse and Harassment From a Spouse or Partner

What is a non-molestation order? A non-molestation order prohibits your partner or spouse from using or threatening violence against you or your children, or intimidating, harassing or pestering you. It can contain very specific provisions depending on the particular type of harassment happening to you. Who can apply? To apply for a non-molestation order you … Continued

Blog News Personal Injury

November 13, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Regaining Your Independence After Spinal Cord Injury: The Crucial Role of Early Rehabilitation

This is another in a series of articles which seek to provide a cursory overview of spinal cord injury claims. We have already looked at the anatomy of the spine and types of injury that can arise, and this next article will highlight the importance of early rehabilitation and how access to appropriate therapeutic interventions … Continued

Blog Employment News

November 4, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Key Changes in the Renters’ Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill is now at Committee stage, having been through the 1st and 2nd Readings in the House of Commons. Statements from the Government have made it clear that the intention is to ensure this Bill is passes as quickly as possible so that the people who rent their home have stronger rights. … Continued

Blog Events News

November 1, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Budget 2024 Unpacked: Essential Changes Every Startup and Scale-Up Needs to Know

The Budget was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday, with the Chancellor forewarning that hard decisions would have to be made, and it was a Budget that she ‘did not want to repeat’. The document itself runs to some 170 pages, for those who were not avidly following the Budget yesterday we share the key … Continued

Blog Landlord & Tenant News

October 16, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

I’m a Tenant, is the Section 21 Notice I received from my Landlord valid?

To determine its validity, ensure it meets the following criteria: It must be in the current prescribed format. Check Form 6A here: Assured tenancy forms – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It should be delivered as a hard copy unless your Tenancy Agreement specifies other acceptable methods (such as email). It cannot be served within the first four … Continued

Blog Employment News

October 10, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

The Governments’ changes to Employment Rights: How will this affect you?

The Government has unveiled details of an Employment Rights Bill, which will be introduced in Parliament later today (10th October 2024) which is a significant step towards improving job security and supporting workers. The Bill includes 28 individual employment reforms, for example, ending zero-hour contracts, introducing day one rights for paternity, parental and bereavement leave. … Continued

Blog Family Law News

September 25, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Gillick competence – Children and Consent

Usually, a person’s capacity to consent is set out within the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which applies to those aged 16 and over. The rules and guidance in respect of assessing the capacity of a young person under 16 is set out within the case of Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority. … Continued

Blog News Private Client

September 18, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

What to do following the death of a loved one- legal formalities

The deceased left a Will – what does this mean? If the deceased left a Will they will have appointed one or more Executors to deal with their affairs after their death. An Executor conducts the estate administration in accordance with the law and the terms of the Will. They may also need to apply … Continued

Blog Family Law News

September 11, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Can I take my child abroad?

The answer to this question depends on how long you are wanting to take your child abroad for and whether there is a court order in place confirming with which parent your child lives. If you have a Child Arrangements order in place confirming that the child lives with you, you are legally allowed to … Continued

Blog Motor Offences News

September 4, 2024
by Lyons Davidson

Is the End of the Speeding Offence Fast Approaching?

Is the end of the speeding offence fast approaching? According to a recent article in the Evening Standard (23/2/2024) perhaps not with the finding that ‘one in four London cars fined for 20mph speeding offence amid 700% surge in tickets issued’. Likewise, the trend seems no better in Wales with the Telegraph reporting (31/8/2024) that … Continued

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