In a recent article from The Guardian, it has been highlighted once again that there is a troubling disparity in maternal healthcare in England, stating that black mothers are twice as likely to have their NHS births investigated compared to their white counterparts.

Navigating trade mark law can be a minefield and there are strict rules about what can and cannot be registered. Trade marks can be registered as word marks, logo marks and/or a combination of both and this insight breaks down what you can register and how Tozers can help you.

In this new series of insights, we debunk common data protection misconceptions and explain how Tozers can help your business comply with the regulatory framework.

The King's Speech was delivered at the opening of parliament, following Labour’s landslide victory at the polls.

July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month and as one of Group B Strep Support’s longest serving legal partners, we are delighted to do what we can to help raise awareness of GBS.

In figures published on Friday, the Revenue confirmed that receipts from Inheritance Tax for the first quarter of this financial year came to a staggering £2.1 billion. This figure is £83 million higher than for the same quarter, April to June, last year and represents a huge increase for the Revenue’s coffers.

If you are considering pursuing a claim against another party, or you are on the receiving end of a claim, you may not know where to turn or what to do next.

It is well known that a Company is considered its own legal entity. This means that the Company itself is treated as its own ‘person’ in the eyes of the law. This is unlike a sole trader or partnership, where the person(s) in charge of the business is the legal entity. Therefore, when a Company is dissolved, it may look as if this irreversibly concludes matters with that entity.

Anyone who has been keeping an eye on the progress (or lack thereof) of the proposed reform of the private rented sector will be aware that it stalled under the previous Conservative government. In today's Kings Speech we heard that progressing rental reform is something the new Labour government very much want to take forward and the preliminary indications are that this new Bill will be more than just a name change.

There's a lot to think about when selling a house. This includes making sure you prepare all the necessary paperwork for your potential buyers, such as completing a property information form and providing details on elements such as fixtures and contents.  We look at what documents are required and when, so you can best mitigate any issues with your sale.

The Labour Party has won the 2024 UK general election with a landslide majority following a 14-year Conservative Party rule, marking a new chapter. What’s next for the party and what are the potential implications on freelancers and self-employed workers?

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has recently reported that, along with most other parliamentary committees, the probate service inquiry conducted by the House of Commons justice select committee was disbanded at the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024.