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What changes are being made to right to work checks?

Posted on 05th July 2021 in Employment

Following ‘Brexit’ on 1 January 2021 citizens from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland already living in the UK were given 6 months to apply through the EU Settlement Scheme if they wanted to continue living and working in the UK.

Posted by

Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor

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What is the Right to Repair law?

Posted on 01st July 2021 in Parks

Manufacturers will now have to make spare parts available for white goods and appliances including washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and TVs for the first time, with a view to making them easier to repair and cheaper to run.

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Duty of care in wrongful birth

Posted on 30th June 2021 in Medical Negligence

A recent case has given clarity regarding the extent of compensation that should be awarded where  injuries did not relate to the advice sought from a doctor. The supreme Court considered the extent of a doctor’s duty of care in view of what compensation should be paid.

Posted by

Michelle Beckett

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Can you make your own homemade Will?

Posted on 25th June 2021 in Probate & Wills

If you write your own Will, without help from a solicitor, you need to make sure you know what's required in the eyes of the law. Homemade Wills are often poorly written, contain mistakes or are incorrectly executed. As a result, they are commonly found to be invalid or ineffective after death.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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Patient given wrong medicine for surgery

Posted on 23rd June 2021 in Medical Negligence

It was reported that in 2018 a hospital drug mix up meant a 77-year-old lady from Plymouth, Devon, was wide awake during her heart surgery at Derriford Hospital.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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What you need to know about Personal Injury Trusts

Posted on 22nd June 2021 in Later Life Planning

Receiving compensation as a result of a personal injury claim can provide some comfort when living with an injury or disability, however it can also be a daunting prospect. For many, the idea of managing the funds for themselves or their child can be quite overwhelming.

Posted by

Emma McAdam

Solicitor

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Parental Responsibility

Posted on 14th June 2021 in Family Law

Individuals with parental responsibility have the right to be involved in important decisions that impact their child’s life, including areas such as education, health and religion.

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Managing employees during Euro 2020

Posted on 11th June 2021 in Employment

The belated 2020 Euros are about to kick-off in Rome. After the success of Wales in the last tournament, and with Scotland and England battling it out in the same group, the tournament may well cause disruption to your business with games scheduled to take place almost daily between 11 June and 11 July 2021.

Posted by

Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor

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Leaving gifts to charities in your Will

Posted on 08th June 2021 in Probate & Wills

If you are thinking about creating or updating your Will you may consider the possibility of including a charitable gift.

Posted by

Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor

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How does the leasehold reform affect park owners?

Posted on 25th May 2021 in Parks

The Government will reform leasehold tenure in England and Wales to make buying or extending lease agreements “easier, faster, fairer and cheaper”, through a two-part legislative process.

Posted by

Paul Kelly

Partner and Solicitor

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Online divorce and financial remedy system

Posted on 25th May 2021 in Family Law

A fully digital divorce and financial remedy system for individuals and legal representatives has been put in pace by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Court fee increase for possession claims

Posted on 25th May 2021 in Affordable Housing

From 18 May 2021 there will be an increase in the Court fee payable for the issue of an online possession claim through the possession claims online portal.

Posted by

Jenny Lloyd

Senior Associate & Solicitor