2012
St Lukes Quiz night
Poole Alcock LLP are runners up in the St George's Day Quiz on 23rd April 2012 A team of 4 Solicitors from Poole Alcock LLP attended the St George's Day Quiz at Residence in Nantwich for a quiz night on 23rd April 2012.
Asbestos Trigger Date
Claims for compensation arising out of an individual's exposure to asbestos in the workplace have gained a substantial victory from the Supreme Court of Justice this week.
International Women's Day
Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events are held throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Each year the United Nations declares an overall International Women's Day theme.
Helping the community
As a local firm of Solicitors who have been established in Cheshire for over 100 years, Poole Alcock was keen to start 2012 by giving something back to the local community.
CICA reforms
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority ("CICA") is a government organisation, funded by the taxpayer. The organisation reviews and decides upon claims for personal injury suffered as a result of a criminal act.
Compensation culture: does it really exist?
A topic which is being widely debated by almost everyone at the moment is the so-called 'compensation culture'. It has been blamed for the rise in personal injury claims as a result of road traffic accidents and the associated rise in motor insurance premiums.
