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New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

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On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.

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Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer

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With Summer just around the corner, expert family lawyer Chris Longbottom is reminding separated parents who are planning to spend time abroad, that there may be extra hurdles to overcome to ensure that travel plans with children go smoothly.

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Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture
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HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

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The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Employment
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Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place. 

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Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

Agriculture
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The UK’s food supply chain is undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill (the ‘Bill’) and the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (‘GCA’).

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Working with us in Cardiff

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Learn about working in our Cardiff office, career progressions and our people.

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Helping to keep your divorces out of court

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With court typically being the last resort to resolve any disputes, we have outlined several of the diverse out of court options, including the introduction of our one couple, one lawyer option to make this sensitive and emotional time as straightforward as possible.

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Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

Family businesses
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Pet custody can be a contentious issue for separating couples. This article discusses the legalities of pet ownership and divorce.

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How to obtain a Norwich Pharmacal Order – Key insights

Commercial litigation and disputes
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A Norwich Pharmacal order (NPO) allows a party to obtain information from a third party, typically to help identify a wrongdoer or uncover evidence of misconduct.

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New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution

Agriculture
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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.

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How to handle poor union representation: when to seek legal advice

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Workplace disputes often bring about significant stress and confusion. During these difficult times, trade union representatives play a key role in providing support, ensuring that the rights and interests of union members are protected.

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