An essential guide for employers dealing with mental health issues in the workplace
Employment
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Paula Squire employment lawyer provides an essential guide for employers to assist in the promotion of wellbeing and to meet your legal obligations to support employees experiencing mental health issues which could lead to claims of discrimination.
Written by
Paula Squire
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How the death of a shareholder affects business succession planning
Corporate and commercial law
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The death of a shareholder in a private limited company has the potential to disrupt the running of the business, to create uncertainty and to raise concerns for the remaining shareholders and directors.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?
Commercial litigation and disputes
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The question whether a director or senior manager should be held personally liable as an accessory to a tort committed by their company is elusive, fact-sensitive and context-dependent.
Written by
John Flint
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‘Divorce Day’ is supposedly the day of the year when the most divorces are started each year. Our Family law team explains that this is the myth created by the media.
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Before, during and after – Environment Agency prosecution and orders show importance of early advice
Crime & regulatory
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Our regulatory team regularly acts for farmers, land owners and businesses engaging with the Environment Agency and local authorities with regards to allegations of environmental pollution. Contact us online today.
Written by
Tim Williamson
,
Bridget Sanger
and
Sam Harkness
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The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case
Commercial litigation and disputes
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The recent case of Garofalo v Crisp; Re Valorem Holdings Ltd demonstrates the breadth and scope of the courts discretion to order remedies (both final and interim) in an unfair prejudice petition.
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Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?
Medical negligence
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Clinical negligence solicitor, Vanessa Harris, specialises in claims involving obstetric injury and shares her experience of dealing with these types of claims.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance
Commercial litigation and disputes
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We can guide you through the complexities of bringing a dishonest assistance claim, ensuring that all the necessary facts are carefully pleaded and supported by robust evidence.
Written by
John Flint
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Arguably the most important document the average person will sign during their lifetime is a Will; after all, which other document deals with all your assets and decides who will receive them after your death?
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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences
Private wealth
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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
and
Sarah Arkless
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