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Nov 14, 20241 min read
GDPR code of conduct for investigations is approved
The data protection regulator, The Information Commissioner's Office, has approved the first sector owned Code of Conduct - The...


Oct 22, 20244 min read
Can a Process Server show up at your doorstep? Understanding the Civil Procedure Rules in the UK
Navigating the legal system can be tricky. Many people wonder about the role of process servers within this structured framework. In the...

Feb 8, 20242 min read
Prison Service
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/prison-lawyers-reveal-shocking-struggles-to-see-their-clients/5118497.article?utm_source=gazette_newsle...


Jan 12, 20241 min read
Changes to Companies House should avoid service of Santa Claus at Reindeerland in the future!
On 3rd January 2024, Louise Smyth, Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies House announced that in March 2024, new legislation will...

Dec 29, 20232 min read
CPR71 - Westrop -v- Harrath - the importance of personal service
The recent decision in the Court of Appeal and the matter of Westrop -v- Harrath again highlights the importance of understanding and...
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Xmas opening times for Courts confirmed
English courts and tribunals will temporarily close on various dates over the Christmas period. The closure dates for this year are:...


Nov 1, 20222 min read
Free legal advice piloted to help people facing financial difficulties
Around 20,000 people facing debt difficulties will be invited to receive free early-stage legal advice through a new pilot launched by...


Jul 22, 20221 min read
The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 - effective 30 September 2022
Amendments to the Criminal Legal Aid Regulations will come into force from 30 September 2022, and slightly increase the hourly rate...
Jul 13, 20221 min read
Privacy Notice Changes to all Legal Aid forms
The Government today announced all legal aid application forms have been updated after revisions to the privacy notices. The changes...
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Insolvency Service urges people struggling with the cost of living crisis to seek help early
With the costs of living increasing further, those in an Individual Voluntary Arrangement, Income Payments Agreement or Income Payments...

Feb 4, 20202 min read
"Co. House Default Address Cardiff CF14 8LH" - why does a company have this as a registered office?
Why is a registered office showing as a PO Box at Companies House?


Nov 1, 20161 min read
New Insolvency Rules (The Insolvency Rules 2016) come into force 6 April 2017
The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, were published and laid before Parliament on 25 October 2016. The new rules will come into...
Nov 1, 20161 min read
Should civil partnerships only be for same sex couples?
The Isle of Man already allow it, but should civil partnerships be available to opposite-sex couples? In 2004, The Civil Partnership Act...
Nov 1, 20161 min read
Launch of the Family Law Arbitration Childrens Scheme
In July 2016 The Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA) launched the Family Law Arbitration Children Scheme (‘the Children Scheme’)...
Oct 14, 20161 min read
Assaulting a process server in New York will be a Class D Felony from November 2016
Process servers in New York are celebrating as the New York Bill S2991A, introduced in February 2015 was signed into law by Governor...
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