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The risk of burn injuries from Halloween costumes
We’ve all seen the news reports that have come out in recent years about the horrific incidents whereby Halloween fancy dress costumes have caught fire and, in some cases, caused life-changing...
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How does family mediation work?
When it comes to family mediation, the important thing to remember is that you’re in control. By sitting down and negotiating, you’re taking charge of your own future. You’re making...
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A Part 36 Offer allows a party in a litigation matter to make a settlement offer before it reaches trial. If the offer is not accepted and the opposing party...
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What’s the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?
Ever wondered what the difference is between a solicitor and a barrister? Both are lawyers, however, there’s key differences regarding their training, the work they do (and don’t do) and...
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Barcan+Kirby receives top ranking in Chambers and Partners UK 2020 guide
We’re proud to announce that we’ve received three rankings for Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Family law in the 2020 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, which was...
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Employee references: to give or not to give?
As an employer, there is no legal duty to provide a reference for a former or current employee. However, there are certain exceptions. It’s mandatory for an employer to give...
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How to buy property at auction
Buying a property at auction conjures up a vision of frenzied activity, quick-fire action and big potential profits – but only if you know what you’re doing. In many ways,...
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Employment tribunals: are they overwhelmed?
Everyone expected an increase in employment tribunal applications after the Supreme Court case in 2017 ended fees. But what they forgot to factor in was that employment tribunals were already...
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Barcan+Kirby supports Injury Prevention Day
On 21st August, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is supporting and promoting Injury Prevention Day, which aims to raise awareness of how the general public can prevent injury....
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Non-disclosure agreements: further guidance issued by the Law Society
A new initiative to help the public understand their rights when faced with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) was launched on 15th August, by the Law Society of England and Wales. Guidance...
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