Landowner Target of Poison-Pen Letters Receives Substantial Damages

There can be few things more wounding or worrying than to be on the receiving end of a poison-pen letter…

No Undue Pressure Involved in Divorce Deal Toasted with Champagne

It is quite common for divorcees to claim that they have been placed under undue pressure to strike an unfavourable…

Businessman Pays Dearly for Delay in Lodging VAT Penalty Appeal

Those dissatisfied with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) decisions must exercise any right of appeal within tight legal time limits…

Making a Will? Court Ruling Underlines the Benefits of Professional Advice

Engaging a professional to draft your will and give advice has many advantages that may not be apparent at the…

Adults Lacking Decision-Making Capacity Should Not Be Equated to Children

Adults who lack the capacity to make important decisions for themselves are entitled to their autonomy and should never be…

Judge Emphasises that a Care Order Does Not Imply Parental Blame

You might think that the making of a care order implies blame on the part of a child's parents. However,…