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Barcan and 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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As a firm of keen cyclists, many of our solicitors are advocates for the mental, physical and environmental benefits that cycling can provide. Our employees can opt in to our...
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Shared parental leave: what are your rights as an employer?
In a recent case, the Court of Appeal ruled that two male claimants did not suffer discrimination when their employers failed to pay enhanced shared parental pay which would have...
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Case Studies
Case study: LPAs voided due to incorrect signature
The Court of Protection recently ruled in Office of the Public Guardian v PGO & Ors, Re: BGO [2019] EWCOP 13 that two Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) made by...
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Report identifies failings in maternity care standards at Cwm Taf hospitals
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has published a report into the standard of care provided by the maternity services of Cwm Taf University Health Board. The review...
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4 employment law changes you need to know about in April 2019
With employment law legislation changing so regularly, it can be difficult for employees and employers alike to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. There have been a number of important...
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Can you stop the clock on Inheritance Act claims?
Standstill Agreements are widely used in cases where parties are attempting to resolve inheritance matters themselves, but are up against time restrictions, specifically the date on which you have to...
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Victims can now claim for injuries sustained pre 1979
A recent change in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 has abolished a rule whereby claimants could not pursue an injury claim if the victim lived under the same roof...
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Court of Protection to consider monitoring social media
The Court of Protection has confirmed that it will make a decision on behalf of a woman in her 30s who suffers from learning disabilities, regarding her use of social...
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If a company director is underperforming or they are in disagreement with the majority of stakeholders when it comes to the business’s strategy, there may be no alternative but to...
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Most people would decline car insurance from a provider with a notoriously low percentage of claims pay-outs and awful customer service ratings, even if it’s the cheapest package on offer....
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How to look after your children’s mental health during divorce or separation
Children can suffer when their parents go through a separation or divorce, with symptoms including anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders. If their parents are going through a particularly stressful time,...
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