Molesworths News Aug - Sep 2011
All the latest industry and legal news from your team at Molesworths.
Will review service offered by Molesworths
Date online: 06/09/2011
Recently there have been some interesting revelations regarding the Wills of some of Britain’s famous Victorians.
Asbestos Victim's Family Wins £125,000
Date online: 01/09/2011
The family of a builder who died from an asbestos-related disease has won a compensation settlement from his employer.
Court Upholds Care Order Made in Good Faith
Date online: 27/08/2011
The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of a local authority to place a baby born in prison in care, after the behaviour of the mother was believed to have put the child’s life in danger.
Shopper Injured at Outdoor Market Wins Compensation
Date online: 25/08/2011
A shopper who was injured at an outdoor market has secured £30,000 in compensation.The unnamed woman was passing a stall in the market when the accident happened. A large metal pole fell from the stall and hit her on the shoulder.
Gagging Orders - A Matter of Balance
Date online: 23/08/2011
A balancing act is always necessary when a case heard by the courts is of interest to the public but where revealing the facts and identifying the parties involved would infringe their right to privacy.
IHT Changes of Importance to Executors
Date online: 12/08/2011
Changes by HM Revenue and Customs to the disclosure requirements for executors have come into effect. These apply to deaths occurring from 1 March 2011.
