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In February 2014, Devon resident Percy MacDonald died as a result of mesothelioma. He was exposed to asbestos when working as a waste product lorry driver, at Battersea Power Station between 1954 and 1958.

Community assets are building or amenities that play a vital role in local life. They include libraries, community centres, village shops, markets and pubs. Without these community assets, local life would not be the same. Now there is a way to protect them.

The Law Society has revealed that 73 per cent of people aged between 16 and 54 year have no will. The Society warns that dying without a will can be devastating to loved ones and can increase the inheritance tax burden unnecessarily.

The landmark ruling on 4 November 2014 means the door is opened for potentially thousands of claims against employers who have not included overtime in holiday pay calculations for employees. However, there are criteria which must be met.

Are you an employer or an employee? New rules are now in place concerning the minimum wage, and the rights of expectant fathers. Shared parental leave is also coming. Read on for an essential update.

It is tempting to think you can save money by bringing a claim yourself. This might be true for very straightforward cases but you could run into costs problems.

Has a professional let you down? Maybe you lost a case in court, or you have fallen out with your accountant or architect. If so, you need to know what evidence you need to bring a successful claim. Early analysis is essential to avoid costly mistakes.

Has your partner died without leaving a will? What do the new rules on intestacy mean for you and your family? Click for further information about what happens in these circumstances.

Has someone said or written something about you which has harmed your reputation or the reputation of your business? Traditional CFA or "no win no fee" arrangements are still available for defamation cases, but don't delay, as you have limited time to bring a claim.

Disputes concerning property repairs and maintenance are very common. Read on for a summary of a landlord's main obligations.

A power of attorney enables you to appoint one or more people to manage your property and finances on your behalf in the event that you are no longer able to do so yourself, maybe because you have suffered a stroke, or have developed dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

In an departure from the usual decisions, a commercial creditor has been able to obtain possession of a matrimonial home.