Blogs & News

Entries are now open for the Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIB Awards) 2026, celebrating the impact of independent businesses across the Liverpool City Region.

A recent BBC News report has shone an important light on the use of hair strand drug testing in Family Court proceedings. It told the story of a mother who nearly lost the chance to be reunited with her child after a hair strand test appeared to show ongoing ketamine use, despite her maintaining that she had stopped. The case was later reconsidered, and expert evidence raised doubts about whether the test results had been interpreted correctly.

Morecrofts Solicitors has announced its sponsorship of Liverpool Art Fair 2026, a major annual exhibition that celebrates affordable, accessible art from across the region.

Morecrofts are pleased to be hosting a free legal advice clinic based in the Wirral in partnership with Spark, offering our community the opportunity to access clear and confidential legal guidance.

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.

On 6 May 2022, our client was involved in a serious road traffic accident when another driver pulled out from a side road into her path, causing her vehicle to leave the road and collide with a hedge. She sustained significant injuries, including a fracture to her neck (C2), leg injuries and broken teeth.

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.