News Archive
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A few months back we reported that we were proud to be sponsoring the Bude Town Youth Football Team. How are the lads getting on?15/05/2017
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A person's will is private, but in some circumstances, it can be released before the testator has passed away.12/05/2017
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A recent Court of Appeal decision has held solicitors liable to a client they advised to settle for too little, on the eve of trial.11/05/2017
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The nation's biggest building society has announced plans to tacked spiralling ground rents which negatively affect the value of leasehold property.10/05/2017 -
Legal costs reach £900k before a claim has even got off the ground. How is this possible?09/05/2017 -
A recent case has highlighted how important it is to get court proceedings right from the very start.05/05/2017
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Plan to raise probate fees dropped - read on to find out more.03/05/2017
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If you think you have a claim against a professional, our helpful guide will assist you.27/04/2017
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If you have been injured in a rental property, what can you do?26/04/2017 -
In a recent case, claimants have successfully sued a bank for failing to explain the implications of fixed rate loans25/04/2017
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Read our handy guide about what to do when your solicitor makes a mistake.24/04/2017
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Samuels Solicitors in Barnstaple gains Law Society accreditation for conveyancing quality for the sixth year running.21/04/2017 -
The massive hike in probate fees planned for May is halted. But why?21/04/2017
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A claim by papers to persuade the Supreme Court to get rid of no win no fee for libel claims has failed.18/04/2017
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A recently settled case could have set a new high in damages for libel in the English Courts.13/04/2017
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From 1 October 2017, there will be new rules governing how businesses can chase debts from individuals.11/04/2017 -
A recent case demonstrates the importance of ensuring a claim is dealt with properly from the very start.07/04/2017
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A recent study demonstrates that most claims take just over a year to get to trial. Perhaps we can help you settle more quickly?06/04/2017
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If you are looking for a solicitor in Barnstaple, here are some of the reasons why you should contact us today.05/04/2017
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A recent study suggests that they do. Read on to find out more.04/04/2017 -
A recent case has highlighted the importance of meeting the strict deadlines for challenging the review of a planning application.31/03/2017 -
The number of professional negligence claims has halved in the past year, and many claims now relate to divorce settlements. But why?30/03/2017
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A wage increase is coming for apprentices and workers from April this year.29/03/2017
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In recent years the number of claims against solicitors for the way in which they have handled divorce settlements has been on the increase.28/03/2017
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Since the proposed new probate fees were announced, there has been an outcry, and some new guidance has been published.22/03/2017
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This important decision on the meaning of "serious harm" in libel claims could be subject to appeal. Read on to find out more.21/03/2017
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The Competition & Markets Authority has announced a crackdown on certain business practices - could you be affected?21/03/2017
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The time limits can be very tight, and so if you think you have a claim for libel or slander, you need to act quickly.20/03/2017
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Before buying a property, it is important to understand your right of view under English law, as your rural view may not be protected. Read on to find out more.16/03/2017
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A grilling from the Home Affairs Select Committee has focused on social media platforms' poor response to customer complaints, and the advertising revenue gained from offensive material.15/03/2017
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High Court Considers the meaning of Serious Harm in Defamation case, which will assist others bringing cases about defamation on social media.14/03/2017
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Increases of over 12,000% are planned for probate fees from May 2017.08/03/2017
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Would property owners stuck with spiralling grounds rents be able to claim against their conveyancing solicitors?03/03/2017 -
If you have a problem with a boundary, read on to see how we can help.15/02/2017
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If an insurer declines your claim on the basis that you have not notified them about it in time, the decision in a new case could be helpful to you.19/01/2017
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Samuels Solicitors have successfully recovered significant damages for a client wrongly accused of being a paedophile. Read on to find out more.18/01/2017