Legal News and Updates from Ward & Rider Solicitors

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Woman Compensated For Hot Water Bottle Burns

February 15th, 2024

A recent case is a reminder that accidents with hot water bottles can cause significant long-term burn injuries. A woman…

‘Willmakers of Distinction’ Directors Jailed

January 14th, 2024

The directors of the Midlands will-writing firm Willmakers of Distinction have been jailed for the theft of more than £400,000…

The Girl Who Lost the Rights – Lessons from Stieg Larsson’s Estate

December 10th, 2023

The Millennium series of crime thrillers by the Swedish author Stieg Larsson has sold millions of copies around the world…

Divorcee Refused ‘Second Bite of the Cherry’

November 29th, 2023

In a recent case, a former soldier, whose ex-wife had ‘spent her share’ after their split, fought off her bid…

No Fault Divorce

November 17th, 2023

After many years of suffering with an old fashioned, antagonistic set of matrimonial rules surrounding divorce, the law has now…

But I Only Need a Cheap Will?

November 4th, 2023

It is now a well known statistic that only about 40% of people have made a Will, and those who…

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