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What Netflix’s ‘A Toxic Love Story’ reveals about coercive control
Netflix’s A Toxic Love Story has drawn attention for its twists, but underneath the drama sits something our domestic abuse solicitors see in their work every day: coercive control. Not...
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How funds are released to ‘P’ (the Protected Party)
A commonly asked question we get is, “How does P access their funds once the deputyship is in place?” Acting as a Deputy carries big responsibility, much of it financial,...
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Occupational asthma: could your workplace be making you ill?
Most people assume asthma is something you’re born with, or that develops in childhood. But for some UK workers, asthma starts in adulthood because of what they breathe in at...
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What 2025’s collision data tells us about who’s being failed on our roads
In 2025, 401 motorcyclists were killed on Britain’s roads. That’s the highest annual total in the last 10 years and the highest since the Department for Transport’s (DfT) current data...
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Personal injury claim? Don’t get caught out by insurers’ third party capture
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s common for the at-fault party’s insurance company to contact you directly, offering to settle your claim quickly without...
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Understanding economic abuse: how the law recognises financial control in relationships
New figures show 1 in 5 young men don’t see controlling spending as abuse. This finding from recent Government-commissioned research into public attitudes towards domestic abuse points to a wider...
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What happens in a family mediation meeting?
Not sure what to expect at family mediation? Tom Powles, Head of Family Law at Barcan and Kirby, explains what happens at each stage, so you can enter the process...
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Making a medical negligence claim for gallbladder surgery errors
Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder, known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is one of the UK’s most commonly performed operations. It’s a routine procedure, and most patients recover well; however, if...
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What happens in a personal injury claim?
If you have never taken legal action before, starting a personal injury claim can seem daunting. In fact, often, people come to our Personal Injury team for help who have...
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Why an ‘off the record’ meeting can still end up in tribunal evidence
‘Off the record’ meetings, formally known as protected conversations and/or without prejudice conversations, are discussions between an employer and an employee where they discuss ending the employment on agreed terms....
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What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?
Consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and difficult conversations you can have as an employer, but it is important to deal with it...
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Term-time-only contracts: what they mean for annual leave and maternity leave
Term-time-only employment contracts can be an appealing option for anyone who needs their working pattern to align with school holidays. They provide flexibility for working parents and those with caring...
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