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 A motorist who failed to keep proper observation when two young boys were playing at the side of the road as she approached them was liable for the serious brain injuries sustained by one of the boys who moved into the road and collided with her car. Although she was driving at a reasonable speed ...

The Court of Appeal considered the correct balance to be struck between causative potency and blameworthiness when apportioning liability for a collision between a motorist and a pedestrian. Motorists would generally be found to have high levels of both because of the “destructive potential...

The Court of Appeal considered the correct balance to be struck between causative potency and blameworthiness when apportioning liability for a collision between a motorist and a pedestrian. Motorists would generally be found to have high levels of both because of the “destructive potential...

GPs must tell the DVLA about any patients who continue to drive when they are medically unfit to do so, says the General Medical Council. The regulator says it is strengthening its advice after hearing from GPs who feel anxious about reporting patients to the driver licensing agency. The draft guida...

Government plans to relax Sunday trading laws in England and Wales have been put on hold, after SNP opposition meant it faced defeat in the Commons. The SNP had said it would vote against the changes amid fears it could drive down Scottish workers’ wages even though there are no country-wide r...

We will be giving a talk entitled “Protecting your family assets” at Orpington Library, in the Walnuts Centre,  at 11am on Tuesday 17th November. Subjects to be discussed include: The importance of having a Will and why you must keep it up to date The benefits to you and your loved one...

Processing of client and office accounts, ledger postings, reconciliations, financial management, compliance with SRA rules, wages and banking. The successful candidate will be meticulous, numerate and comfortable dealing with confidential information. Experience of Legal accounts would be an advant...

New guidelines from the Sentencing Council will see shoplifters receive longer jail terms if they cause damage or frighten staff. The move reverses the trend for courts and police to consider shoplifting as a minor and victimless crime. Thieves who steal items such as mobile phones or laptops which ...