Articles by ‘Dan Dodman’

Many businesses are being denied business interruption insurance payments, but are there any other avenues that could be investigated? Could the best place to start actually be how, or where you bought the insurance in the first place?

In these unprecedented times and with the Government taking action to step in with Banks and other credit institutions as well as Landlords both commercial and residential; you may be left wondering what you can do to get your debts paid?

HM Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has recently rolled out a scheme, initially piloted by a few firms, on a national level, allowing solicitors access to the online divorce service previously only available to individuals. So what are the advantages of divorcing online, and why should you get a solicitor to do what you can do yourself?

Parental alienation is undoubtedly a hot topic. At the recent Oxford Local Family Justice Board conference, a large portion of the day was dedicated to the psychological perspective on this controversial issue, as well as recent case law relating to how it is treated by the judiciary.

The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 (the ”Act”), also known as Claudia’s Law, came into effect on 31 July 2019. It is designed to provide relief for the families of those who have been missing for 90 days or more. We look at the issues involved, and whether or not it provides sufficient safeguards for the missing.

Drones can be used for filming, as a delivery method, and even to replace fireworks – but could they solve the pothole problem on our roads? Our Personal Injury team takes a look.

The media are reporting that, despite the Christmas buying season, the high street continues to struggle with more and more buying happening online. We have seen big long standing brands like BHS disappear in recent years, others struggling and the rise of the likes of Amazon and associated businesses.

Paola Cuffolo from our Personal Injury team explains why Purple Tuesday – the day dedicated to improving retail experiences for disabled customers – is an initiative which could improve shopping for everyone, as well as those with a disability.

Drones are often cited as a revolutionary technology, offering many new ways to approach established activities, but with talk that they could replace firework shows with something safer we ask; is this necessarily going to eradicate the dangers of fireworks altogether?