As of March 2014, same sex couples in the UK have been able to get married due to the introduction of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. Same sex couples can still enter a civil partnership, rather than get married, if they choose and heterosexual couples can also enter into civil partnerships.

In a recent decision, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) ruled that an agreement for the mooring of a houseboat was protected by the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

There can only be two legal parents for a child. Legal parenthood is a lifelong connection between a parent and their child and it is important for your child to understand who their legal parents are.

The IPO has confirmed that it will no longer serve documents relating to intellectual property disputes to non-UK addresses.

Over a year after the case was first heard, the Supreme Court has finally handed down its decision in the much-reported case, involving the problems caused by the Tate Modern’s viewing platform, and its proximity to the glass-fronted residential flats next door. And it makes for interesting reading.

We follow the ongoing developments in relation to the inadequacy of care at Nottingham University Hospitals and were saddened to read that the Trust have admitted failings in the care of baby Wynter, who died at 23 minutes old.

We take a look at a recent case brought to light by media coverage of a misrepresentation claim by the owner of a house against the former owners. The matter involved alleged misrepresentation of the existence of Japanese Knotweed in the garden and the former owner's apparent failure to disclose its presence when selling.

A Section 106 Agreement is an agreement used to secure planning obligations in connection with a planning permission.

During the same week that we announced that we are proudly part of the Meningitis Research Foundation’s legal panel, we also saw a High Court settlement after a little girl lost all four limbs due to a delay in diagnosis of meningitis.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published its draft consultation paper on the proposed new Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement.

Updated on 17th January 2023, The Public Guardian holds registers for lasting powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney, deputies, and guardians. This article explains the rules for notifying the OPG of deaths concerning the registers.

Many private residential landlords will currently be focusing on the looming prospect of the loss of section 21 notices and the disappearance of ASTs, and how this will impact upon them. Undoubtedly, these will be seismic changes with the sector.