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  1. I see that The Supreme court have delivered judgement in Seldon and Homer. I am not sure that it makes the issues a great deal clearer. 7:59 AM Apr 25th via web
  2. Two high profile cases this week show the dangers of misusing twitter. One saw a criminal prosecution and the other a payment of 90K damages 1:25 AM Mar 28th via web
  3. ballantynegrantllp.com Interesting article on the use of Social media sites in litigation. They are increasingly useful for innovativelawyers 2:56 AM Mar 2nd via web
  4. thelawyer.com/stephenson-har…. Very interesting article about use of social media sites in litigation. This could prove to be very useful for service 6:37 AM Feb 21st via web
  5. The deposit that may be charged in tribunal cases will increase from the 15 February 2012. It is currently £500 but will increase to £1000. 7:05 AM Jan 27th via web
  6. Government proposes heavy penalties for those subletting council properties. 2 years imprisonment and £50,000 fine. Now that is a deterrent! 1:36 AM Jan 11th via web
  7. The debate as regards mandatory life sentences for murder is interesting and is likely to prompt some strong feelings from all quarters. 3:12 AM Dec 7th, 2011 via web
  8. Interesting decision from The Supreme Court yesterday. In future certainty in property disputes between unmarried couples looks uncertain !. 3:29 AM Nov 10th, 2011 via web
  9. Please note that Ballantyne Grant are moving premises to 1 Kings Buildings , King Street , Chester , CH1 2AJ. No change to phone numbers. 6:21 AM Oct 21st, 2011 via web
  10. Government has indicated that as of the 6th April 2013 a fee will now be payable before you can start an employment tribunal claim. 1:04 AM Oct 4th, 2011 via web
  11. The government has announced that from 6th April 2012 one must be employed for two years not one before being able to claim unfair dismissal 1:02 AM Oct 4th, 2011 via web
  12. Just heard that referral fees are to be banned on personal injury claims. The writing has been on the wall for some time. 2:34 AM Sep 9th, 2011 via web
  13. Quick reminder to interested parties that the new Agency Worker Regulations come into operation on the 1.10.2011. See our web site for news. 6:08 AM Sep 7th, 2011 via web
  14. guardian.co.uk/law/2011/sep/0…. Very interesting article on the potential political significance of the upcoming cuts to legal aid. Interesting times. 6:43 AM Sep 5th, 2011 via web
  15. I have just noticed that certain courts have introduced limited opening counter times over the summer. All part of the general decline. 3:38 AM Aug 24th, 2011 via web
  16. Law for all has now gone into administration. The legal aid cuts are beginning to bite. I fear this will just be the beginning.Bad news. 3:26 AM Aug 1st, 2011 via web
  17. thelawyer.com/harbottle-forb…. Interesting article in The Lawyer about phone hacking scandal. 2:44 AM Jul 20th, 2011 via web
  18. Congratulations to IMASMA on it's continued success since it's launch. 8:00 AM Jul 15th, 2011 via web
  19. The days of paying referal fees look like they could be numbered. There is a growing number in government opposed to them.Change is likely. 7:59 AM Jul 15th, 2011 via web
  20. thelawyer.com/leveson-j-to-l…. Lord Justice Leveson appointed to head phone hacking inquiry. 6:26 AM Jul 13th, 2011 via web