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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.

Nearly £2,200,000 will be invested in five local organisations to provide specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) over the next two years. A further £1,840,00 has been awarded to 11 domestic abuse services delivering vital community-based support for victims and survivors across Merseyside.

It has been reported that a student who was employed by JD Sports has settled a sexual harassment claim against the company for £65,000. JD Sports, in settling the case, acknowledged that the employee had suffered significant upset and offered her an apology in addition to the monetary settlement.

It has been announced that teachers will be given training to spot the signs of misogyny and tackle it in the classroom as part of the government's strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade.