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Forbes becomes Patron of Blackburn Youth Zone

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes Solicitors is proud to announce that it is now a Patron of the Blackburn Youth Zone.

Kashif Mohammed v Calderdale MBC - HHJ Cockroft - January 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes Insurance Department represented Calderdale MBC in a tripping claim brought by Kashif Mohammed who alleged that he had tripped as a result of a raised paving stone. A breach of duty was conceded but he was put to strict pro

Children to have stronger rights to see both parents

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Justice Secretary, Ken Clarke, has revealed plans to reform the family justice system so that children whose parents have separated can maintain better contact with the parent who they do not live with. It is reported that one in

Forbes Solicitors Sign Up As A Major Guild Sponsor

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes Solicitors has signed up as a major sponsor to Preston Guild 2012.

Jo Joins CLAS

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jo Gregory at Forbes Solicitors is amongst the first in the Country to join the Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) entitling her to Duty Solicitor status.

The Red Rose Business Survey

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Lancashire in Business (DLIB) in association with Forbes Solicitors and Lancashire Business View have announced that they will be launching a new initiative in March that will aim to collate intelligence, data and informa

"Falls Do Happen"

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes successfully defended a claim for the Co-operative Group Ltd in respect of an accident in its store premises in Weymouth in June 2009. The Claimant alleged that she had slipped on a grape in the fresh produce aisle in the s

Council Succeed in EL Claim Involving Mower & Flying Stone

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes successfully defended a claim for Wigan Council in respect of an accident at an Infant School.

Red Rose Awards 2012 - Nominations Now Open

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes is delighted and very proud to be headline sponsors of the Red Rose Awards for the second time and is urging businesses to enter.

When Medical Treatment Goes Wrong

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The standard of medical treatment in this country is largely very good, but on occasion you may not be satisfied

Play Fair Win Big

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Young footballers who play fair and respect the game will reap the rewards thanks to a new scheme setup between Forbes Solicitors and the East Lancashire Football Alliance.

Mortgage Indemnity Scheme Will Encourage Lending

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The mortgage indemnity guarantee scheme for first time buyers announced today by the Government will encourage lending and is being welcomed as a positive step for the housing market by a Residential Conveyancing Expert at Forbes

Employment Shake Up

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes Solicitors is warning that the landscape of employment legislation will radically change following proposed reforms announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable.

Forbes Appointed To NAGE Group Regional Panel

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors is delighted to announce that it has been appointed to the regional panel for the West region for National Australia Group Europe Limited (NAGE).

Bribery Act Warning

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors is warning local businesses to make sure they fully understand the new UK Bribery Act

Forbes Scores A Winner

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Forbes Solicitors is delighted to have beaten off tough competition to be awarded Corporate Social Responsibility Programme of the Year at the prestigious North West Football Awards.

Legal Landscape Changes for Unmarried Couples

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors is advising couples to consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement following a Court ruling on unmarried couples' property rights

Looking At Buying A House?

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I am looking at buying a house and need to instruct a solicitor, should I just go with whoever quotes the cheapest?

New Trainees at Forbes Solicitors

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST

Four new trainee solicitors have recently been welcomed to Forbes Solicitors, beating off competition from hundreds of other applicants