The legal landscape in which we all operate is subject to constant change. So it is important that we understand what those changes are and how they might affect us, whether at an organisational level, as execuitves or employees within those orgainsations, or as private individuals.

At Blake Lapthorn we work hard to keep our clients and contacts in touch with what's happening around them, in particular with respect to changes in the law and their possible impact. We therefore regularly produce news and legal updates in the form of ebulletins or events that we hope will help you to keep you up-to-speed with topical issues and significant changes.

A list of links to our latest updates is provided below - please click on the links in the left hand menu to see these by type of update.

latest news and updates

prosecution for selling food after ‘use by’ date

Feb 2012

Our Food law team looks at a recent High Court case which considered the offence of selling food after the date shown in the 'use by' date relating to it.

up2date news for social housing - 21 February

Feb 2012

Our Social Housing group looks at the case of London Borough of Southwark v Hyacienth in which the tenant successfully defended a manadotry possession claim in relation to an introductory tenancy.

changes to RIDDOR

Feb 2012

Our Health and Safety team looks at the amended injury reporting requirements in RIDDOR which has been approved by Parliament.

firm secures £7.3 million settlement for client in clincial negligence claim against Lister Hospital

Feb 2012

Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce that its client Danielle Marshall has succeeded in obtaining a £7.3 million settlement from the Lister Hospital in Hertfordshire.

mediation update - Winter 2011-12

Feb 2012

Our BL Resolve team looks at important mediation news and topical legal updates.

Click on the link to view archive newsroom to view previous news and updates from the firm.

To contact Blake Lapthorn, please email info@bllaw.co.uk.