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Case study: over £3,000 for man who tripped on packaging left by neighbour’s builders
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation after he tripped over packaging left by builders following his neighbour’s loft conversion. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our client’s next...
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Wednesday 3rd July 2024 is National Bereaved Parents Day. Started in 2020 by charity, A Child of Mine, it honours bereaved parents and supports those who have been affected by...
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This case study is based on a matter our child law solicitors typically take on. Our child law solicitors helped issue a Child Arrangements Order after our client’s ex-partner sought...
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Example case study: Prohibited Steps Order issued to father who failed to return son to family home
The following case study is based on a matter that our child law solicitors typically take on. Our children solicitors advised a mother on living arrangements for her son after...
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What happens to debt after you die?
It’s never nice to think about what will happen when you die, however, it is important to plan ahead so that your loved ones aren’t left with unnecessary stress. Making...
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General election manifestos: what they mean for employers and employees
With the general election taking place on Thursday 4th July, all parties have released their manifestos to help the public decide who will be our next Prime Minister; but what...
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Paternity leave now a day-one right for bereaved partners
On 24th May, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill became law. This Bill gives fathers the day-one right to paternity leave when the child’s mother dies. The change has been long...
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What is the two-year rule for employment rights?
Many employees don’t realise that, unless they have two years of continuous service with their employer, they do not have full employment rights. This ‘qualifying period’ has been in force...
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Birth injury claims and the Early Notification Scheme
In April 2017, the NHS launched the Early Notification Scheme (ENS). This required NHS hospitals to report incidents where babies were born with evidence of severe brain injuries in specific circumstances....
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Case study: dispute over beneficial interest and property ownership between mother and daughter
Our property litigation solicitors were recently instructed to help resolve a property ownership dispute between a mother and daughter. Dispute about property ownership Our client, Miss B, believed that the...
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Probate delays: what to expect
Bereaved families have been experiencing long wait times before being granted probate, thanks to delays in the probate system that seem to have peaked in recent months. In this blog,...
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New report investigates factors affecting the delivery of safe care in midwifery units
On 8th May 2024, Maternity & Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) published a report based on an analysis of 92 Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB reports on safety incidents that...
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