Law blog

A recent Supreme Court case held that civil partnerships should be open to all couples - but action may be a long way off. What the law says now.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has ordered a review into medical negligence - which could affect how future compensation claims are handled.

Car insurance premiums have seen big increases due to whiplash compensation claims. What is the government planning to discourage false claims?

If you've been hurt in a traffic accident you could be due compensation. Smith Jones Solicitors explain how to maximise your chances of success.

Divorce is never easy but you can take some of the nastiness out of discussions by following these suggestions from lawyer Helen Thewlis.

What happens to your online accounts, digital assets and social media profiles when you die? You must protect your digital legacy says Natalie Payne.

Law firm Beecham Peacock explains how to avoid adverse reactions or injuries from beauty treatments - and what to do if you are affected.

Legal guidelines about leaving children home alone are clear for little ones but leave parents to decide what's safe for older children.

Setting up a bare trust is easier than you might think and can be done without using a solicitor. Find out the basics on how to set up a bare trust

Managing the affairs of someone who has died, whether you are their executor or not, can be made easier with some preparation during their lifetime.

With the Six Nations championship starting on 6 February, Law Donut explains the rules of rugby in the same clear way that we explain business law.

Making a will highlights many issues that should be considered, including how an interest in a business would be dealt with after death.

We are all living longer, at great cost to the NHS, with dementia consequently becoming more common. It makes sense, then, to make an LPA. Here's how.

How a spoof video showing a jilted man cutting shared belongings in half has gone viral on YouTube and highlighted divorce and separation issues