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What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection deals with the affairs of people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. Lacking the capacity to make decisions can happen to any of...
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Digital or online abuse is when someone uses technology to maintain power and control over another. Online abuse is a type of domestic abuse and sadly, it has become more...
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Gloucestershire maternity services rated ‘unsafe’
Maternity services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have been rated ‘unsafe’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The rating follows an unannounced inspection of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Spring 2024 and...
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5 issues to watch out for in a nursery sale
Selling your nursery business can seem like an overwhelming task, especially when it’s not something you have done before. Our corporate and commercial solicitors work with nursery sellers across the...
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Why domestic abuse increases over Christmas
In December, over 200 people were arrested in Gloucestershire for domestic abuse offences. Unfortunately, reports of domestic abuse often increase during the Christmas period. In this blog, our domestic abuse...
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What responsibilities do Certificate Providers have for Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Earlier this year, the Court of Protection appealed against the decision that a Lasting Power of Attorney was invalid due to the Certificate Provider failing to address necessary questions with...
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The law on surrogacy and parental responsibility
In the UK, if a couple or person wants to start a family using a surrogate, they should be aware of the legal way to gain parental responsibility. What is...
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When two unmarried parties can’t agree on property or land ownership, either of them can make an application to the court to decide under an area of law called TOLATA....
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NHS delays and ‘medical misogyny’ to blame for harming women’s fertility
According to a report by the Women and Equalities Committee, gynaecological conditions, such as endometriosis, are treated inadequately due to delays in the NHS and what they believe to be...
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When is the right time to write or update your Will?
According to research by Canada Life, over half of the adult population in the UK doesn’t have a Will. And the majority of Wills that are in place are out-of-date...
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Heat-of-the-moment resignations: an employer’s guide
If an employee resigns in the heat of the moment, it can be difficult to know whether this counts as a formal resignation or whether it can be put down...
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Sexual harassment at work: what employers need to know about their new duty
Employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. This new duty was incorporated into the Equality...
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