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Media reporting now allowed in family courts
The Transparency Project is a pilot scheme that allows journalists to report directly from family courts. It was rolled out in 2023 and has recently been extended across England and...
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Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman: how will this affect employers?
On 16th April 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex rather than gender identity or reassignment, as referred to...
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Can you sign a Will electronically?
Most things we do now are, or can be, done digitally, so the question of whether you can sign a Will electronically is a common one. During the Covid-19 pandemic,...
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Teacher pension delays: a hidden challenge in divorce cases
When dividing finances during divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution, pensions are factored in alongside other finances such as savings and property. Now, delays in valuing teachers’ pensions are putting...
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What to do if you have an accident with an uninsured driver
If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may be worried that you cannot claim, and you will have to pay for any damage. Luckily,...
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Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023: new legislation in force
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2025, making Neonatal Care Leave a day-one right. Our employment law solicitors explain how the new...
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Changes to Statutory Sick Pay: an employer’s guide
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change, following a series of consultations between the Government and key stakeholders. The new rules include making it a day-one right for employees...
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Leaving a charity legacy in your Will
Writing a Will is something we all need to do. The process of writing helps us to think about what we want to happen when we die and who we...
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How to report an accident at work
Accidents at work are one of the most common claims for personal injury. In this blog, Samantha Castle, explains the importance of reporting an accident at work and how this...
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How to register an LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document created by someone (the Donor) to give another person (the Attorney) the right to make decisions on their behalf, should...
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Can you claim for a dog bite injury?
There were over 30,594 dog attacks recorded by the police in England and Wales in 2023, an increase of 12,067 compared to 2018. Dog bites range from minor nips to...
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A company, organisation or individual who occupies a property or premises has a duty of care to the people who visit it. This duty of care is known as ‘occupiers’...
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