Jan 2025
The Dangers of Working at Height
Jan 2025 - Personal Injury Blog
Working at Height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries.
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Jan 2025
Jan 2025
Abolition of section 21 and the Renters’ Rights Bill
Jan 2025 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Housing and Social Welfare Blog
The Renters Rights Bill contains provision which will make significant changes to the private rented sector. In this article, James Harrison, Partner and Head of our Housing Team, summarises…
Jan 2025
Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in recovering damages from the Metropolitan Police
Jan 2025 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash acted for Mr Simon Matthews who was arrested and detained by the police without any justification. He was held in custody for 24 hours until…
Dec 2024
The Most Common Causes of Forklift Accidents
Dec 2024 - Personal Injury Blog
The operation of forklift trucks is generally covered by various pieces of legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Unfortunately, forklift trucks are involved…
Dec 2024
Supporting our local communities
Dec 2024 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
At Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors, we’re proud to support our local communities! This year, our team supported a Christmas Appeal for families in the Ilford area that…
Dec 2024
Parental Responsibility: What is it and how is it gained and lost
Dec 2024 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog
What is Parental Responsibility? Parental Responsibility is defined under the Children Act 1989, as: ‘all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property’.
Nov 2024
5 Signs of Spinal Cord Injury
Nov 2024 - Personal Injury Blog
The spinal cord relays messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Layers of tissue and a column of vertebrae (spinal bones) surround and protect…
Nov 2024
Living arrangements for children after a separation
Nov 2024 - Family Blog
Following a separation, parents usually want to minimise any disruption to their children, ensuring that they soon settle into a new routine – whether that is in…
Oct 2024
Edwards Duthie Shamash in Chambers & Partners 2025
Oct 2024 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare – UK-wide Ranked in Band 3 What the Team is Known For Edwards Duthie Shamash has a respected team frequently instructed…
Oct 2024
8 Signs of Possible Traumatic Brain Injury
Oct 2024 - Personal Injury Blog
Some signs or symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event, while other physical and psychological effects may appear days or weeks later.
Oct 2024
Cohabitation: better safe than sorry
Oct 2024 - Family Blog
Recent changes in the social views about marriage, gender roles and religion mean that many couples do not regard marriage as necessary and instead they live their…
Oct 2024
Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Court of Protection Department in The Legal 500 2025
Oct 2024 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
The team at Edwards Duthie Shamash is ‘consistently excellent with a sharp and diligent eye for detail’. With Melissa Law at the helm, it continues to be instructed in complex health…
Oct 2024
Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Criminal Department in The Legal 500 2025
Oct 2024 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash, a very diverse practice, brings a personal touch to their legal aid and private clients by offering a wide range of foreign languages, including…
Sep 2024
Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in a claim against the Metropolitan Police
Sep 2024 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash successfully concluded a claim for damages against the Metropolitan Police who were responsible for an assault and unlawful imprisonment of a 19 year old…
Sep 2024
The Importance of Ladder Safety on Construction Sites
Sep 2024 - Personal Injury Blog
Workers use ladders in various areas of work including construction, maintenance, roofing and agricultural.