MoJ set to impose 34% divorce fee hike next Monday

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm17th March 2016

The Law Gazette he Ministry of Justice has slipped out confirmation of a 34% hike in divorce fees expected to take effect next Monday, despite strong opposition from family lawyers. Last summer the MoJ consulted on a round of court fee rises, including a proposed rise in divorce fees from £410 to £550. But despite…

‘Misleading’ claims ads fall foul of watchdog

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm17th March 2016

The Law Gazette The advertising watchdog has banned two online ads for bank refund claims which made unsubstantiated promises about compensation. The Advertising Standards Authority today upheld complaints about two separate claims firms following challenges from the Lloyds Banking Group. One ruling concerned the website claimback.com, which promoted a PPI service and included a box…