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2010

29th July 2010 - Stealing documents in divorce cases ruled illegal in ground-breaking judgement
The Court of Appeal has said today that the secret seizure of financial and other documents to use in divorce proceedings is illegal.

15th July 2010 - High Court Estate Valuation Dispute
Contentious probate case highlights the importance of proper Will drafting.

9th July 2010 - Resolving the Legal Problems of Cohabitation
Family department partner, Daniel Prince, says a Cohabitation Agreement and Will are often the only legal protection.

5th July 2010 - Trusts and Wills Hit by 28pc CGT Rate
The 2010 Budget leaves many families vulnerable to the higher rate of Capital Gains Tax...and not just the rich.

1st July 2010 - Accident at Work: Should I Claim Compensation?
Need legal advice on making a personal injury claim for an accident suffered at work?

28th June 2010 - Long Term Care Plans - Paying for Residential Care and Nursing Home Fees
Immediate Care Plans (ICPs) are one of the most popular methods used to pay for long term care.

22nd June 2010 - The Emergency Budget – 22 June 2010
The main points from the Chancellor, George Osborne's, 'austerity' budget.

22nd June 2010 - New Family Solicitor Qualifies With Pearson Hinchliffe LLP
Rebecca Aldous qualifies as a solicitor with Distinction in law exams and takes her seat in the Family & Matrimonial department.

18th June 2010 - Surgeons say targets endanger patient safety
Study shows current 'safety culture' may lead to more medical negligence by surgeons.

8th June 2010 - What is a Trust?
This article explores what a Trust is and what the benefits are of having one.

4th June 2010 - Minimising IHT – by gifting the house
Private Client partner, John Pearson, discusses one of the main options.

24th May 2010 - HIPS Scrapped by the Government
Sellers of residential property will no longer need to pay for a Home Information Pack, but EPCs remain.

10th May 2010 - The Sunday Mirror Features Medical Negligence Client, Ian Wordsworth’s Story.
A major Pearson Hinchliffe compensation case has been covered by the national newspaper.

7th May 2010 - What is Personal Injury Compensation?
An explanation of how to claim for a personal injury in England and Wales with the help the No Win No Fee system.

8th April 2010 - Oldham Solicitor Speaks Out for Children’s Services
Senior solicitor Mr. David Hinchliffe urges Oldham Council not to cut the Children’s Services budget amid unprecedented demand.

2nd April 2010 - Clinical Negligence Claims v Medical Negligence Claims
Is there a difference and what should you do first?

1st April 2010 - Pearson Hinchliffe becomes an LLP
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29th March 2010 - Budget highlights at a glance
The main points from the Chancellor's final Budget announcement before the general election.

4th March 2010 - Personal Injury Trusts
Will I no longer get benefits if I win my personal injury case? Not necessarily. Set up a Trust and protect your benefit entitlement.

22nd February 2010 - NHS Trusts Fail to Implement Safety Alerts
The national charity, AvMA, has accused the NHS of failing to implement safety alerts designed to prevent further accidents and injuries to patients.

11th January 2010 - The UK Personal Import Allowance Has Changed
Travellers to the UK from a non-EU country - the duty free allowance has increased.

2009

29th December 2009 - Warning - suspicious emails or letters
Fraudulent scam/phishing emails using ‘Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors’ name.

1st December 2009 - Medical Negligence Claims Explained
Making a claim for medical negligence needs not be complicated. A specialist solicitor can provide a more tailored and expert service.

11th November 2009 - Pearson Hinchliffe Launches New-Look Website
The new site design provides online visitors with dramatic improvements in navigation, appearance and accessibility.

27th October 2009 - Solicitors toast success despite tough economy
After a painstaking independent inspection, Pearson Hinchliffe retained the Lexcel quality mark, run by the Law Society and awarded only to solicitors who meet the highest management and customer-care standards.

7th October 2009 - Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors Strengthens Family Law Team
Oldham law firm, Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitors, has brought on board Tracy Crompton as a legal executive to strengthen its highly regarded family law team.

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