Two cases illustrate the difficulty of interpreting the law when it comes to landlords’ responsibility for injury incurred as a result of a perceived defect in their property.

The Law Commission has recommended that in certain circumstances, unmarried couples should have the same inheritance rights as spouses when a partner dies without making a will.

The recent case of Ninian v Findlay & Ors [2019] EWCH 297 (Ch) is a landmark decision in the law relating to forfeiture and assisted suicide.

TUPE is one of those words that many people are familiar with, but often do not know what this means in practical terms and what responsibilities this may impose on employers, or even when such obligations may arise. It is important that businesses are aware of where a transfer of undertakings may take place, and consequently the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE Regulations”) will apply.

The MP, who gained the seat at the last General Election, visited leading regional law firm Wright Hassall to speak to legal experts in key areas including manufacturing, digital and immigration.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already influencing a range of industries, but questions over the ownership of intellectual property (IP) could lead to complicated legal disputes, a solicitor from leading Midlands law firm Wright Hassall warns.

The law surrounding provision for adult children in the context of the Inheritance Act 1975 has been somewhat in turmoil in recent years following the much publicised Ilott case, and a spate of other claims.

Leading Midlands law firm Wright Hassall has signed a deal with Wasps ahead of the new Gallagher Premiership Rugby season to be the club’s legal partner.

A leading Midlands law firm has reinforced its position amongst the industry’s top performers after appearing in a distinguished UK guide of legal firms.

Wright Hassall’s Private Client Team is one of three law firms shortlisted for the ‘Regional Solicitor Firm of the Year’ (Midlands) at The British Wills and Probate Awards.