Power of Attorney Refund: How to Make a Claim
The following guide looks at the Power of Attorney refund scheme, the eligibility criteria and how to apply. If you applied to register a Power of Attorney (POA) between 2013 and 2017 you may be entitled to some of your money back. The Ministry of Justice has set up a scheme to give a partial […]
How to Apply for Power of Attorney
If you are concerned about the ability of a relative or friend to manage their own affairs or to make their own decisions, where you may need to step in to act on their behalf, there may still be time to make a Power of Attorney (POA). There may be all sorts of reasons why […]
Which Power of Attorney?
There are three different types of Power of Attorney: Ordinary Power of Attorney; Lasting Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Attorney. We look at the factors determining which Power of Attorney will be appropriate for your circumstances. What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document […]
Claiming Under the Sale of Goods Act (What You Should Do!)
Claiming under the Sale of Goods Act is the route a consumer should take if they have purchased an item that isn’t of the quality they expected. The Sale of Goods Act 1979 states that all goods purchased or sold in the UK must be as described, of satisfactory quality and fit for the purpose […]
Claims: How the MOJ Portal Works
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) claims portal is an online hub where all parties to the claim enter required information, basic validation checks can be carried out, notifications can be sent to all parties to keep the claim process moving and time limits and deadlines can be set and clearly communicated to all parties. Initially […]
Using the Small Claims Court
If you are owed money by a person or a business, you may seek to obtain that money through the small claims court. Strict limits apply to the amount you can recover in the small claims court. In England and Wales, the total you can claim is £10,000. In Scotland, the total is lower, at […]
What is the Difference Between a Lawyer and Solicitor?
What is the difference between a lawyer and solicitor? ‘Lawyer’ is generally understood to be an umbrella term for a qualified legal practitioner, and can include both a solicitor and a barrister. A solicitor is qualified to provide legal advice and representation directly to members of the public. Below we look at the different roles […]
How Does Domestic Violence Affect Child Custody?
When there have been instances of domestic violence, this further complicates the issue of child custody between separating parents. It becomes even more challenging to decide on the issue of child custody as the focus needs to be not only on the safety of the child, but also on the safety of the parent who […]
Making a Joint Custody Agreement
Joint custody, or joint residency as it is referred to in the UK Children’s Act 1989, is a legal decision regarding where the child or children of separated couples will live. Joint custody does not necessarily indicate a 50/50 split for the parents, it is simply that both parents have the child living with them […]
Consumer Rights Act 2015: How to Claim a Refund
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, should you purchase an item or service that is faulty, you may be eligible for a refund. To be considered faulty, your purchase has to meet at least one of the following conditions: It isn’t of a satisfactory quality. It isn’t fit for purpose. It isn’t as described. There […]
Distance Selling Regulations (Your Consumer Rights!)
Distance selling is the sale of goods or services through mail order, digital TV, phone or text message. Consumer rights in this area were previously covered by the Distance Selling Regulations. These regulations were replaced by the Consumer Contracts Regulations in June 2014. Since October 2015, the delivery of goods, including those purchased via distance […]
Flight Cancellation Compensation (Are You Owed?)
If your flight is cancelled, causing disruption to your travel, you have certain rights and may be able to claim compensation under the Denied Boarding Regulation. Conditions of protection under the Denied Boarding Regulation To be protected by the Denied Boarding Regulation, you must meet the following conditions: You must be travelling with an airline […]
CCJ Removal: How to Guide
Once a CCJ (County Court Judgement) has been put in place, it will be noted on your credit record for a period of 6 years. At the end of the 6 years, the CCJ will automatically be removed from your credit record, regardless of whether you have repaid the related debt or not. The creditor […]
What is a CCJ?
A CCJ (County Court Judgement) is a court order issued to a person or business that has failed to pay money owed to another party. CCJs apply in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, the process is referred to as enforcing a debt by diligence. A CCJ generally must be preceded by some form […]
Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) – FAQs
A conditional fee agreement, or CFA, is an alternative funding arrangement for those not wanting or able to fund legal representation up front. Commonly referred to as ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements, a CFA is an agreement with a solicitor that provides for their fees and expenses, or any part of them, to be paid […]
Rest Breaks at Work (A Short Guide to the Law!) | Lawble
Under UK employment law in accordance with the Working Time Regulations (1998) and Health and Safety Executive requirements, workers and employees have a right to take regular and uninterrupted rest breaks at work, with variations depending on age and categories of position. [toc] These statutory periods of rest are split into three categories: rest breaks […]
What are Particulars of Claim?
The Particulars of Claim provide the claimant’s statement of case in personal injury and clinical negligence claims. They set out the factual and legal basis upon which the claimant is seeking to claim against the defendant. Particulars of Claim are required under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) to start the claim proceedings. What is included […]
Practice Direction on Pre Action Conduct
A Practice Direction contains practical advice on how to interpret the Civil Procedural Rules (CPR). In England and Wales civil litigation is governed by the Civil Procedure Rules (‘CPR’). These represent a single code of rules setting out how a claim is to be conducted by parties in civil proceedings. The rules apply across all […]
What is Whistleblowing (A Short Guide!)
The law on whistleblowing is there to ensure that if someone sees something wrong in the workplace, they are able to raise this within their organisation, or to a regulator, or wider, without jeopardising their job security. What is whistleblowing in the workplace? Whistleblowing is the term used when an employee or worker reports certain […]
How to Make a SAR Request
The following guide sets out how to make a SAR request and what you should expect from the organisation you’re requesting the information from. What is a SAR request? By law you have a right to find out if any company or organisation is using or storing your personal data, and to be provided with […]