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Date: 10 Feb 2012
Mediation plan for small claims
Small-scale business disputes will be referred to a mediation service
Date: 01 Nov 2011
Steady rise up the rankings for B P Collins
Leading Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has achieved significant success in the latest edition of the leading legal directory Chambers UK. The practice's Corporate and family law teams both increased their category rankings and...
Date: 25 Oct 2011
Solicitors from Hell owner’s defamation claim thrown out of court
A £1 million defamation claim launched against the Chief Executive of the Law Society has been dismissed.
Date: 22 Sep 2011
Strong showing for B P Collins in Legal 500
The latest Legal 500 league tables underline the depth of expertise at B P Collins, with top level plaudits for its lawyers across both the commercial and private client arenas. The increasing strength of its...
Date: 18 Aug 2011
Letter of claim sent to Solicitors from Hell owner by Law Society
The Law Society has sent a letter of claim to the owner of the Solicitors from Hell website.
Date: 29 Jul 2011
George Lucas loses court battle over Star Wars stormtrooper replicas
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of British prop designer Andrew Ainsworth over his right to sell replicas of stormtrooper outfits.
Date: 22 Jul 2011
Law Society to sue Solicitors from Hell website
The Law Society is to pursue two cases against the Solicitors from Hell website.
Date: 20 Jul 2011
Social media policy essential to protect businesses from risks
Companies are increasingly being exposed to risks as social media use expands.
Date: 10 Jul 2011
Gym contracts unfair, court rules
A court has ruled that certain gym membership contracts are unfair.
Date: 26 May 2011
Large companies ‘failing to pay small suppliers’
A survey has revealed that large companies have the worst record on late payments, exacerbating small business financial troubles.
Date: 04 May 2011
Buckinghamshire plant hire firm fined after fatal accident
Buckinghamshire-based Morgans Plant Hire Ltd has been prosecuted after a worker was killed.
Date: 04 May 2011
Prudential legal professional privilege case goes to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has granted Prudential the right to appeal on legal professional privilege.
Date: 27 Apr 2011
Jackson civil litigation reforms attacked
Shadow justice minister Andy Slaughter has criticised Lord Jackson's proposals on civil justice.
Date: 05 Apr 2011
Expert witnesses lose immunity from legal action
The Supreme Court has ruled that expert witnesses can be sued over matters arising in the course of proceedings.
Date: 21 Mar 2011
Supreme and Appeal Court trials ‘should be televised’
Master of the Rolls Lord Neuberger has called for courts to be televised.
Date: 16 Mar 2011
Twitter libel payout first of its kind
A councillor in Wales has been ordered to pay damages for libellous comments posted on Twitter.
Date: 16 Feb 2011
The Press Complaints Commission has ruled that it is acceptable to republish Twitter posts.
Date: 15 Feb 2011
Legal experts criticise Jackson report on civil litigation
A panel of academics has criticised Lord Justice Jackson's proposals on civil litigation.
Date: 04 Feb 2011
Supreme Court to allow tweeting
The Supreme Court is to allow tweeting from inside the courtroom.
Date: 29 Jan 2011
ACS: Law unexpectedly stops pursuit of alleged illegal file-sharers
ACS: Law will no longer pursue its court case targeting alleged file-sharers, with solicitor Andrew Crossley suggesting personal threat to his life is among the reasons for the cessation.
Date: 21 Jan 2011
Consultation launched on Alternative Dispute Resolution
The European Commission is asking for views on resolving disputes without going to court.
Date: 10 Jan 2011
Libel law reforms to protect free speech
Nick Clegg has outlined changes to libel laws that will protect individuals.
Date: 05 Jan 2011
B P Collins has strengthened its team for 2011 with the addition of five new solicitors.
Date: 02 Dec 2010
Supreme Court backs internet free speech
The Supreme Court has given a judgment that will encourage free speech on the internet.
Date: 17 Nov 2010
Ex-New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns to sue over Twitter allegations
The former chairman of the Indian Premier League Lalit Modi is facing libel action from New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns.
Date: 10 Nov 2010
Rolls-Royce faces patent infringement suit
Pratt & Whitney has accused Rolls-Royce of stealing designs.
Date: 09 Nov 2010
Cristiano Ronaldo wins libel payout
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has won an undisclosed sum in libel damages from the Daily Telegraph.
Date: 05 Nov 2010
Recognition across the board for legal team: Chambers UK 2011
The expertise of lawyers in both commercial and private client work at Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has been recognised
Date: 27 Oct 2010
Google Street View faces privacy probe
The Information Commissioner's Office is to investigate claims that Google Street View is collecting personal data of users.
Date: 25 Oct 2010
Lawyer successfully granted website injunction
A lawyer has been successful in blocking comments being made about his services on a controversial website.
Date: 12 Oct 2010
Directors could be culpable for company debts
The outcome of a recent case could mean that more company directors are responsible for debts accrued by their business.
Date: 27 Sep 2010
TripAdvisor faces defamation charges over negative reviews
A number of guesthouses and hotels are mulling legal action over reviews posted on the TripAdvisor site.
Date: 08 Sep 2010
Top honours as B P Collins impresses the Legal 500
B P Collins' legal teams have made an impressive charge up the rankings of the annual Legal 500 league tables.
Date: 03 Sep 2010
There has been an increase in the number of defamation cases heard in UK courts.
Date: 20 Aug 2010
Use of responsible journalism defence up for debate in libel case
The use of the responsible journalism defence in a recent court case has led to a debate on what details writers should be allowed to report on.
Date: 19 Aug 2010
Right to privacy laws in the pipeline?
Privacy legislation could be introduced in order to give people the right to determine what is reported about them, the Justice Minister has revealed.
Date: 29 Jun 2010
Assets must not be hidden from creditors
Firms undertaking insolvency procedures should not hide their assets from creditors.
Date: 05 May 2010
Triple success for new partners at B P Collins
Leading Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has appointed three new partners and this month (May) welcomes two new faces to the practice. Stepping up as a new partner within the Corporate and Commercial team,...
Date: 23 Nov 2009
Holy Moly, Batman: look at those calories!
Calorie counting was strictly off the agenda on Friday at Gerrards Cross law firm B P Collins, thanks to the superhuman efforts of litigation partner Matthew Brandis and his secretary Mandy Eves.
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