News Archive
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The Times has agreed to pay a substantial sum in damages to a solicitor who it defamed in an article.21/12/2023 -
Judge finds The Mirror is entitled to its opinion that Dyson is a hypocrite who screwed the country.13/12/2023 -
A new bill has been introduced to parliament which intends to make sweeping changes to the leasehold property system in the UK.28/11/2023 -
If private photos of you become public, the damage caused to you can be very serious - find out how you can claim compensation.17/11/2023 -
If someone has been spreading lies about you, what legal action can you to take?09/11/2023 -
In a recent judgment, the fees a North Devon firm sought to charge have been slashed by a judge, after they provided unrealistic advice to their client.08/11/2023 -
Samuels is proud to announce that it has been awarded Lexcel accreditation again, reflecting our very high standards of client care.07/11/2023 -
An unregulated solicitor's very poor work has meant a man has been buried, contrary to the wishes he left in his will.06/11/2023 -
The new Power of Attorney Act paves the way for digitisation of this important legal service, but will there be any drawbacks?03/11/2023 -
A Sainsbury's security guard called a shopper a thief, which has led to slander proceedings being issued.30/10/2023 -
A new case will challenge the right of AI platforms such as Chat GPT to source material created by others.05/10/2023 -
Fake and malicious online reviews can cause havoc for a business, particularly when they are published anonymously. But action can be taken.04/10/2023 -
Samuels has expanded both of its busy conveyancing departments in Barnstaple and Kingsbridge26/09/2023 -
Gabby Logan and her husband have successfully sued Mail Online, an accountant who provided an untrue quote to them, and the editor of The Sun.18/09/2023 -
The long awaited investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority makes some damning conclusions about the unregulated activity of will-writers.08/09/2023 -
Stepfamilies and blended families are increasingly common, but what happens to the family assets when one of the parents dies?07/09/2023 -
With innocent BBC presenters being called paedophiles online, was the right balance struck for Huw Edwards' privacy in this matter?04/09/2023 -
In a case brought by E Jean Carroll, Donald Trump has been found guilty of malicious falsehood - will a defamation claim follow?27/07/2023 -
A large libel claim against Australian newspapers will be appealed after a soldier lost his initial libel claim.21/07/2023 -
Properly embracing technology is a huge benefit to lawyers, but could they ever be replaced by AI?18/07/2023 -
In the wake of the news reports concerning Huw Edwards, how does the law deal with competing rights to privacy and the right of the public to know certain information?12/07/2023 -
The Times has been ordered to pay substantial damages and costs to a barrister who was libelled by The Times newspaper.07/07/2023 -
If you own a lease and you want to take over management of your property, we can help you through the process.04/07/2023 -
Proposals to tackle SLAPPs have been in the news, but what will the impact of new legislation on lawyers and litigants be?16/06/2023 -
Prince Harry's high profile claim against tabloid newspapers for phone hacking highlights these types of claims again15/06/2023 -
A wealthy Tory donor's defamation claim now failed entirely, with the judge criticising the claimant's conduct.08/06/2023 -
Crowdfunding can be a very effective way to raise funds for pursuing or defending a defamation case, but you need to be aware of the potential risks.07/06/2023 -
If an image of you has been published online without your consent there are steps you can take to claim compensation in certain circumstances.06/06/2023 -
After many years serving the local community in Braunton, Taylors has closed its doors.01/06/2023 -
A law firm that failed to advise a client she was entitled to half her husband's large pension in a divorce, has had to pay her £400k in compensation.25/05/2023 -
Village greens are an important part of the English landscape, but can new ones be created or blocked?17/05/2023 -
Samuels has successfully recovered damages for local woman harassed by Devon & Cornwall police officer.28/03/2023 -
If you are a conveyancing solicitor contact us today about a great opportunity in our Barnstaple office.15/03/2023 -
In the first case of its kind, a woman has been awarded damages of £100k after her private images were shared without her consent.07/03/2023 -
The Supreme Court has found that the viewing platform at the Tate Modern is a nuisance to nearby residents.20/02/2023 -
A law firm is suing the online platform for defamation, following the publication of a series of reviews from a disgruntled client.06/02/2023