News Archive
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A tweet aimed at Rachel Riley has led to a relatively modest damages award of £10,000 by a libel judge.21/12/2021 -
If your pets are likely to outlive you, you may want to make provision for them to be cared for in your will - but how is this achieved?07/12/2021 -
The way in which damages are calculated in professional negligence claims is changing, but how will this affect you if you want to sue a professional?06/12/2021 -
A councillor who published a libellous tweet depicting Jeremy Corbyn, has quickly retracted the statement he made and apologised for his actions.30/11/2021 -
A youth boxing event in Ilfracombe has recently benefitted from our sponsorship - well done to all involved, it was a fantastic event!22/11/2021 -
Samuels Solicitors, based in Barnstaple, has been accredited with the Lexcel award for yet another year, as a result of our high standards of service.22/11/2021 -
Making a will online can seem like a cheap and simple option, particularly if you are stuck at home. But the lack of regulation in this complex area means that solicitors are gearing up for an increase in disputes about wills and inheritance issues.05/11/2021 -
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a multitude of issues for legal practitioners, not least for those dealing with conveyancing transactions. It is predicted that this will lead to a large increase in claims against solicitors.04/11/2021 -
A property was recently sold without the owner being aware - but how can this be allowed to happen?02/11/2021 -
A recent case has found that a doorbell fitted with a camera has breached the privacy of the owner of a neighbouring property. Are you worried that your neighbours are filming you?15/10/2021 -
A dispute between two chocolate manufacturers about the right to lilac packaging has been in the press recently but can a colour be trademarked?14/10/2021 -
A lengthy consultation about the digitisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney has drawn to a close. Will paper based LPAs be abandoned?13/10/2021 -
The right to be forgotten is an important tool which can be used to protect your reputation, and your private or family life. How does this interact and compete with the right to freedom of expression?28/09/2021 -
The number of social media users on the planet is huge, and it's growing. Every social media user is a publisher under the law and untrue statements are inevitably published, but what can you do?28/09/2021 -
Digital assets are an important part of your estate - how are you going to ensure yours can be accessed after you have died?23/09/2021 -
The Court of Appeal's decision about right to privacy has potentially weakened claims arising out of overlooking. Developers of new property are heartened by the decision but further privacy cases will arise.13/09/2021 -
A recent libel damages award against Tommy Robinson has lawyers wondering whether compensation for defamation claims is on the increase.29/07/2021 -
Are you at risk of being sued for libel or breach of privacy, as a result of your social media posts? A new campaign encourages consideration of these issues.07/07/2021 -
Clarification from the Court of Appeal concerning the start date of commercial leases welcomed by lawyers.08/06/2021 -
Trustpilot is refusing to comply with a court order to remove a libellous review from its site - what are the implications of this for businesses trying to deal with untrue and malicious reviews?26/02/2021 -
A Judge confirms that individuals can expect their private correspondence to be protected. This will apply to letters, emails, texts and all other forms of written communication.22/02/2021 -
A recent decision in the High Court made it clear that in libel cases, the level of damages can be reduced because of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.16/02/2021 -
Digital assets can be both financially valuable, and of great sentimental value. How can you ensure everything is accessible to your loved ones, after you die?12/02/2021 -
A review on Trustpilot proved to be a very costly mistake for one client of a solicitor's firm28/01/2021