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Will Disputes Blog Contesting a will often starts with a Larke v Nugus request. Learn when a solicitor is required to respond - and what happens if they do not. 24 April 2025 3 min read Protective Injunctions: Safety in domestic violence cases Divorce & Separation Blog Protective injunctions offer safety in domestic abuse cases. Our article explains how they work and the available support. 17 April 2025 3 min read Ofcom’s new powers under the Online Safety Act Regulatory Blog Ofcom has been granted new powers under the Online Safety Act to enforce the removal of illegal content on tech platforms. 17 April 2025 3 min read Recognising financial abuse: Legal protections for older people Court of Protection Blog Financial abuse of older people is more common than realised. Our article outlines the signs, types, and legal protection. 15 April 2025 4 min read Changes to inheritance tax relief: What farmers need to know Rural Blog Changes to inheritance tax relief could greatly affect farming families. Discover what this means and how to plan ahead. 10 April 2025 4 min read Karen Johnson discusses pet custody on BBC Essex Birkett Long News News What happens to pets when a relationship breaks down? 10 April 2025 3 min read Proposed changes to notification requirements: The Crime and Policing Bill Regulatory Blog The Crime and Policing Bill proposes key changes to notification requirements for Registered Sex Offenders. 9 April 2025 4 min read Supporting St Helena Hospice’s £40 Challenge Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is proud to sponsor the £40 Challenge in support of St Helena Hospice. 8 April 2025 2 min read How Non-Disclosure Agreements protect your business Business Blog Protecting confidential information is essential for businesses. Our article explains how a Non-Disclosure Agreement works. 4 April 2025 4 min read New guidelines on the imposition of community and custodial sentences Regulatory Blog New sentencing guidelines take effect on 1 April 2025, with a stronger focus on pre-sentence reports and tailored approaches to sentencing. 1 April 2025 3 min read Supporting schools and families with SEND legal guidance Birkett Long News News Recent headlines highlight the financial challenges facing local councils, particularly in relation to SEND funding. 1 April 2025 3 min read Trainee chats podcast: First episode Birkett Long News News In our first Trainee chats episode, two trainees share their experiences as they swap seats for the next three months. 27 March 2025 1 min read It is never too late to bring a probate claim Will Disputes Blog Understand when a Grant of Probate can be challenged and revoked, and the importance of timely action in such matters. 26 March 2025 3 min read Load More
The impact of a Declaration of Trust on asset division Divorce & Separation Blog Exploring the impact of a Declaration of Trust on asset division during divorce or separation. 30 April 2025 3 min read
Changes to employment tribunal time limits: What employers need to know Employment Blog Tribunal claim limits may rise from 3 to 6 months under the Employment Rights Bill - a significant change for employers. 28 April 2025 4 min read
Legal Update: New Practice Direction for SEND Tribunal hearings Education Blog A new Practice Direction for SEND Tribunal hearings, effective 15 July 2025, introduces page limits for evidence. 25 April 2025 3 min read
Making Larke v Nugus requests: Is a solicitor required to respond? Will Disputes Blog Contesting a will often starts with a Larke v Nugus request. Learn when a solicitor is required to respond - and what happens if they do not. 24 April 2025 3 min read
Protective Injunctions: Safety in domestic violence cases Divorce & Separation Blog Protective injunctions offer safety in domestic abuse cases. Our article explains how they work and the available support. 17 April 2025 3 min read
Ofcom’s new powers under the Online Safety Act Regulatory Blog Ofcom has been granted new powers under the Online Safety Act to enforce the removal of illegal content on tech platforms. 17 April 2025 3 min read
Recognising financial abuse: Legal protections for older people Court of Protection Blog Financial abuse of older people is more common than realised. Our article outlines the signs, types, and legal protection. 15 April 2025 4 min read
Changes to inheritance tax relief: What farmers need to know Rural Blog Changes to inheritance tax relief could greatly affect farming families. Discover what this means and how to plan ahead. 10 April 2025 4 min read
Karen Johnson discusses pet custody on BBC Essex Birkett Long News News What happens to pets when a relationship breaks down? 10 April 2025 3 min read
Proposed changes to notification requirements: The Crime and Policing Bill Regulatory Blog The Crime and Policing Bill proposes key changes to notification requirements for Registered Sex Offenders. 9 April 2025 4 min read
Supporting St Helena Hospice’s £40 Challenge Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is proud to sponsor the £40 Challenge in support of St Helena Hospice. 8 April 2025 2 min read
How Non-Disclosure Agreements protect your business Business Blog Protecting confidential information is essential for businesses. Our article explains how a Non-Disclosure Agreement works. 4 April 2025 4 min read
New guidelines on the imposition of community and custodial sentences Regulatory Blog New sentencing guidelines take effect on 1 April 2025, with a stronger focus on pre-sentence reports and tailored approaches to sentencing. 1 April 2025 3 min read
Supporting schools and families with SEND legal guidance Birkett Long News News Recent headlines highlight the financial challenges facing local councils, particularly in relation to SEND funding. 1 April 2025 3 min read
Trainee chats podcast: First episode Birkett Long News News In our first Trainee chats episode, two trainees share their experiences as they swap seats for the next three months. 27 March 2025 1 min read
It is never too late to bring a probate claim Will Disputes Blog Understand when a Grant of Probate can be challenged and revoked, and the importance of timely action in such matters. 26 March 2025 3 min read