Andrew Cox, Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly, has ruled that the death of twin babies at Treliske Hospital could have been avoided after doctors failed to diagnose their mother with a rare condition.

The recent case AH v BH has brought attention to the practical implications of pre-nuptial agreements on finances upon separation. The case highlights the importance of drafting pre-nuptial agreements with care, and most significantly, the impact of review clauses and how adherence to the same can impact the implementation of an agreement in the event of a dispute.

As promised in the King’s speech in July, this week has seen the publication of this Government’s proposals for reform of the residential rented sector. Much of the content of the new Renters’ Rights Bill is as expected; the introduction of a private rented sector ombudsman system, ‘Awaab’s Law’ to speed up repairs and a Decent Homes Standard for private sector properties etc. Undoubtedly, these fundamental changes to the sector will be the focus for many, and they are undoubtedly issues that landlords need to be aware of.

The Employment (Allocations of Tips) Act 2023 (“the Tips Act”) will come into force on 1 October 2024. But what does this mean in practice? In this insight, we unpack the legislation and set out what employers need to do to prepare for the new rules.

A Spousal Maintenance Order, also known as a Periodical Payments Order, is where one spouse makes regular payments to the other spouse to assist with their living costs. In the majority of cases meeting an individual’s essential needs will be the main priority and all that can realistically be achieved, particularly where the finances are limited.

In this new series of insights, we debunk common data protection misconceptions and explain how Tozers can help your business comply with the regulatory framework.

A discretionary trust is a trust set up by a person (the Settlor) with the intention of giving the appointed trustees the discretion to decide how to distribute their money or assets to named beneficiaries or an identifiable class of beneficiaries.

The requirement for mandatory qualifications in social housing management in the UK marks a significant shift in the sector, aiming to elevate standards and ensure competence. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (‘The Social Housing Act 2023’), which requires senior housing executives and managers to have specific qualifications, highlights wider commitments to professionalising the industry to ensure higher service delivery standards to tenants. From an employment law perspective, however, this raises critical issues about inclusivity and practical implementation.

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 provides a means by which a person can challenge the reasonableness of the terms of the will of the deceased or the effect of the intestacy rules.

In a recent BBC article, a coroner ruled that the death of Laura-Jane Seaman on 23 December 2022, was “avoidable and contributed to by neglect” from gross failures by healthcare professionals.

The ICO has provisionally decided to issue a fine to Advanced, an IT software company providing services to the NHS, after it experienced a ransomware hack in August 2022.

The Tozer’s Medical Negligence team act for families affected by stroke and want to raise the importance of the signs and symptoms of strokes across the UK. A stroke happens when the blood supply cannot reach parts of the brain, and rapid medical treatment must be sought, early diagnosis reached, and prompt medical attention is obtained.