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Knowing your rights when things go wrong is not always easy. This article summarises the various remedies available under the Consumer Rights Act.

Leading regional law firm Higgs LLP are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of three exceptional lawyers who have demonstrated unwavering commitment, expertise and an outstanding contribution to the firm.

An experienced dealmaker and passionate advocate of business in the Black Country and wider Midlands has joined Higgs LLP’s thriving corporate team.

Higgs LLP, a leading law firm based in the Midlands, is delighted to announce the newest addition to its team, Becky Littlechild, who joins as the Client Support Manager.

Alcohol at work Christmas parties can cause a raft of problems from inclusivity issues to serious sexual misconduct and employers should consider switching to more sedate alternatives.

The latest government statistics show there were 1,711 road traffic fatalities in 2022 – an average of almost five deaths per day.

There are lots of ways that charities can work with different organisations. The focus is often to carry out charitable activities, but it can also provide financial efficiencies.

As trustees will know well, the purposes (or ‘objects’) of their charity are key to decisions taken about its activities and direction.

As a father, you usually have parental responsibility if you are married to the child's mother at the time of the child's birth and/or are listed on the birth certificate.

The Charity Governance Code states that Board diversity, in the widest sense, is important because it creates more balanced decision-making and increases a charity’s legitimacy and impact

It can be disappointing to be left out of the will of a loved one if you thought you'd benefit from their estate on their death. In some very specific instances where there are appropriate legal grounds, it may be possible to contest the person's will.

In order to achieve their objectives, charities might want to draw attention to, and/or seek support on particular issues, or to encourage the public to act in particular ways.