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We had numerous weather warnings, and we knew snow was coming our way, but how many employers planned in advance? It’s likely that managers, heads of departments, etc., within companies...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Restrictive covenants are often included in employment contracts. They protect the employer’s business by restricting the activities of an employee, generally after the employment has ended. However, the restrictive covenant...
‘Gagging’ clauses are also known as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). They can be found in employment contracts, a separate standalone document and/or in a settlement agreement (often given to an employee...
Whether over-the-counter medication or prescription drugs, we rely on pharmacists and GPs to make sure we get the right medicine. So if things go wrong and you’re given the wrong...
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...
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...
A recent case, where a woman on maternity leave was sent an important email about redundancy to a work email address that she wasn’t checking regularly, has raised some curiosity...
Deputyship can help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety of making decisions on behalf of someone who is no longer physically or mentally able to make them independently. Lasting...
The thought of preparing for your own death, be it writing a Will or putting money aside for funeral arrangements, is difficult enough as it is, let alone thinking about...
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...
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...
If you’ve experienced a dispute at work, you will likely want to resolve it quickly and without any further stress or legal costs. Acas’ Early Conciliation process helps employees and...
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...
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...
Any clause in an employment contract that seeks to restrict what an employee can do after their contract comes to an end is invalid from the outset for being a...
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....
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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What truly sets Barcan and Kirby apart from other law firms? In this video, some of our lawyers discuss what makes us different. This video information is available as a...
Prescription errors are unfortunately known to be the cause of several health problems in the UK. According to the General Medical Council, up to 5% of prescriptions could contain some...
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