Category: Blogs

Grief is something that will affect all of us at some point in our lives. Yet in the workplace, it is still a subject many employers feel uncomfortable addressing. As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week, this is an important moment for employers to reflect on how they support staff who are experiencing bereavement – and whether their policies and procedures genuinely meet the needs of their people.

Recent figures reported by the BBC have highlighted a deeply concerning rise in the number of people in England and Wales who are suspected to have taken their own lives following experiences of domestic abuse. Associate Solicitor Heather Lyon shares her view on the update.

Liverpool City Council has approved new Private Sector Housing Enforcement and Civil Penalty policies, effective from 1st May 2026. Litigation solicitor Paul Barnes explains what these changes mean – and why landlords operating in Liverpool should be paying close attention.

Recent news coverage has highlighted a distressing situation for a homeowner who has been ordered to demolish a substantial extension to her home - despite having relied on assurances from her builder that planning permission was not required. The extension must now be taken down almost immediately following enforcement action by the local council.

You might have seen reports of a professional footballer who recently needed surgery after catching his thumb in a gap behind a pitch side advertising board. It’s an unusual incident, but it highlights something we come across far more often than you might think...

Solicitor Amy Knowles gives her views on recent feedback on new Employment laws.

For many children, living with their parents is not always possible or safe. When this happens, the court may decide that a child should live with a trusted family member or another significant person in their life. To secure this arrangement and give the child long-term stability, a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) may be considered. […]

"International Women’s Day is always a moment for reflection - on the progress we’ve made, the work still to do, and the responsibility we carry as leaders." Writes Alison Lobb, Managing Partner of Morecrofts.