Plans for Mandatory Eye Tests for Drivers Over 70
The UK government is currently considering the introduction of mandatory eye tests for drivers aged 70 and over, requiring them…
When Public Transport Fails: The Role of Occupiers’ Liability in Serious Injury Claims
A Shocking Incident on the Underground In an incident at High Barnet station, 46-year-old Sarah de Lagarde fell between two…
The Line of Duty: Recent Shifts in Police and Public Liability Rulings in the UK
The relationship between the police and the public, particularly concerning legal liability, has long been a topic of significant debate…
Day In The Life Of An Apprentice Solicitor
I have been in my role as an apprentice solicitor for over a year now and wanted to share what…
Care proceedings Court of Appeal win
Hopkins Solicitors (instructed for the children) have acted in the recent Court of Appeal case of Re P and E…
New government pilot with Resolution for family disputes
On Tuesday March 26, 2024 the UK Parliment considered a formal question on family resolution and particularly, Resolution’s “Vision For…
Hopkins Solicitors LLP is changing to Hopkins Solicitors Ltd
Hopkins Solicitors has changed their business structure. We currently operate our business as a Limited Liability Partnership under the name…
Legal guide to domestic abuse: What is a Non-Molestation Order?
A Non-Molestation order is an injunction obtained through the Family Court. More commonly known as a restrainging order, it provides…
Legal guide to child maintenance, if you are a millionaire
The Barclays “Prosperity Index” estimates that 1 in 67 UK adults is a millionaire. The population of Nottinghamshire is approximately…
Legal guide to divorce, if you are a millionaire
There are about 2,800,000 millionaires in the UK, which is 5.4% of the total UK population. And in 2021, there…