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Getting on top of your commercial contracts

Louise Hebborn
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As begin a new year it is a good time for businesses to start afresh with good practices and a great place to start with this is reviewing commercial contracts . There are many contracts that businesses will be involved in regardless of the size or...

Martha's Rule - a new era for patient advocacy in health care as the scheme shows early success

Jamie Cruickshanks
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In a significant shift towards empowering patients and their families within the NHS, the introduction of Martha's Rule has been hailed as a transformative step in ensuring patient safety and care quality. Named in memory of Martha Mills, whose tragic...

For landlords - the importance of obtaining email authority

Sophie Chilstone
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More and more landlords communicate with their tenants primarily via email. However, this can cause issues later down the line if there is no clause in the tenancy agreement which gives the landlord authority for tenancy documents and/or a notice...

Understanding the personal injury discount rate

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Claims for damages in personal injury cases in England and Wales are subject to the personal injury discount rate (PIDR). This key element for the calculation of compensation in personal injury cases is vital for ensuring fairness when assessing the...

Dealing with arrangements for your children at Christmas

Nicola Horrocks
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The law does not contain any specific provision for Christmas arrangements. The court would recommend that separated parents try to reach an agreement between themselves about who a child should spend Christmas with. The court system should only be used as...

Why does my personal injury solicitor need to see a copy of my medical records?

Pauline Smith
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Have you ever wondered why, when pursuing a claim for  personal injury compensation , your solicitor needs to see a copy of your medical records? In most personal injury claims, including some road traffic accident claims , it is necessary for...

Planning permission denied - how restrictive covenants can block your property dreams

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If you have ever dreamed of making changes to your home – whether it’s expanding your property, building an extension or even an outhouse – you’ve likely encountered the process of securing planning permission. ​For many...

Balancing warranty claims and earn-outs in share purchase agreements

Zainab Porbanderwala
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In Onecom Group Ltd v Palmer [2024] EWHC 867 (Comm) , the High Court determined that a buyer’s warranty claims were not time-barred by a contractual limitations within the SPA, which required claims to be filed within six months of notifying the...

Violence in the workplace - what are your rights?

Pauline Smith
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Some professions carry a risk that individual employees may be subjected to violence in the workplace. This is particularly true of those working for the police force and those providing security services. However, all employers have a legal duty to...

What do I need to consider when offering an employee a settlement agreement?

Philip Richardson
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Settlement agreements can bring an end to any claims from an employee such as, claims for unfair dismissal or discrimination arising out of the employee’s employment or termination. If executed properly settlement agreements...

A guide to settlement agreements

Philip Richardson
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Settlement agreements, which used to be known as compromise agreements, are legally binding documents which can be used by both the employee and employer to resolve a dispute or end employment. Settlement agreements are covered in the Employment Rights...

'Objective justification' and when it can be used as a defence in discrimination claims

Ambre Williams
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Whether a court or employment tribunal is able to conclude that unlawful discrimination has taken place, will in respect of some heads of claim, often depend on whether the organisation, service provider or employer is able to establish that their actions...

The Health and Safety Executive publish accident statistics for 2023/2024

Pauline Smith
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Annual workplace illness and injury statistics have once again been published by the Health & Safety Executive , and the figures are alarming. A shocking 138 people were killed in workplace accidents in this year, and once again, the largest...

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - What is it all about and what are the possible legal issues?

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MPs have now voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill will face more debate and scrutiny by MPs and peers, who could choose to amend it before it becomes law. It is anticipated that a change in the law is...

Tips for landlords to streamline the possession process

Sophie Chilstone
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The current possession process involves many requirements that landlords must follow in order to firstly, serve a valid notice seeking possession and secondly, obtain a possession order. This blog deals with the steps that landlords can take ahead of...

New year resolutions for employers

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Employers looking for a new year’s resolution could do worse than adopting some of the suggestions below, all of which will help risk-proof your business should the worst happen. Review your contracts and policies to make sure they are up to date ...

Had an accident? Common mistakes that people make, and how to avoid them

Pauline Smith
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So, you’ve been injured in an accident, and don’t know what to do next. You want to make a claim, but what are the common mistakes that people make, and how can you help your solicitor to give yourself the best chance of recovering compensation?...

Do I really need to mediate?

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When you have a dispute with someone which escalates into legal proceedings your solicitor will often advise you that you should consider alternative dispute resolution . Put simply, this means to consider taking steps to resolve the dispute without it...