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Child contact arrangements during school holidays and special occasions
School holidays and special occasions such as Christmas are an opportunity to spend quality time with your children. However, if you are separated from the other parent, you might have...
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Leading Bristol spinal surgeon faces GMC Tribunal into misconduct and dishonesty claims
With less than a month before the start of the tribunal hearing, the GMC’s Medical Tribunal has published details of allegations in respect of Mr John Hutchinson’s private practice at...
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The strict time limits for employment claims
Our specialist Employment Law team are all too aware of the strict time limits for employment claims. Although civil claims generally have a limitation period of six years to issue...
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Barcan+Kirby Bitesize: birth trauma and maternity care
Welcome to our first series of Barcan+Kirby Bitesize, where medical negligence Senior Associate, Charlotte Tracy, has discussions with medical and healthcare professionals on topics relating to medical trauma, childbirth and maternity...
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Update to EPC requirements for new leases
There’s no doubt that we’re living in a world that’s more environmentally conscious than ever, and the property market is not immune to this. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been...
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As a nation of animal lovers, many of us will have wondered what happens to our pets after we die. If it’s a family pet, you may assume that Rover...
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‘Dooring’ is an accident which occurs when a passenger or driver of a car opens their door without looking properly and causes a cyclist to swerve or crash as a result....
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What are the rights of cohabiting couples?
Contrary to popular belief, couples who live together do not have the same legal rights as married couples. The concept of ‘common law marriage’ is a myth, and as unmarried...
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What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
Child Inclusive Mediation involves a trained family mediator talking to a child or children as part of mediation where arrangements are being made for them. Our family lawyers believe that...
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Changes to flexible working requests: what you need to know
In 2021, the Government published a consultation which set out proposals to make flexible working the default and to better support both employers and employees to reach appropriate working arrangements....
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Is there such a thing as a good divorce?
When it comes to divorce, it might be difficult to imagine the process being anything but ‘bad’. However, whilst going through a divorce is often an extremely difficult time for...
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Divorce proceedings can be stressful and lengthy, so once you receive your final divorce order (formerly known as a decree absolute), wondering what comes next might not be your top...
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