Changing an expert witness – Where is the line drawn?
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Commercial litigation and disputes
The main role of an expert witness is to provide the court with an impartial opinion. The expert witnesses’ prime duty is unequivocally to the court -regardless of which party instructed the expert or who is paying for the services.
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A little over a year ago, the government announced the introduction of two new taxing measures, the proceeds from which would be used to fund cladding and building remediation works.
Clarke Willmott supports Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week 2024
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Personal injury and medical negligence
Clarke Willmott is once again supporting brain injury charity Headway with their Action For Brain Injury week campaign, taking place between 20th and 26th of May 2024.
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APP fraud is a type of cyber-crime whereby the fraudster tricks a paying party into making an authorised payment into an account which is controlled by the fraudster.
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Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough. Even more so if you feel that they did not receive acceptable care from their treating doctors and that medical mistakes or medical negligence may have led to their death.
Gynaecological and fertility problems tend to be intensely personal and can have a long-lasting physical and psychological impact, even when treatment is prompt and effective. If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer further due to medical errors or negligent care, you may have grounds to claim compensation.
How should employers respond when faced with the clash of religious beliefs and sexual orientation?
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Employment
The Central London Employment Tribunal found that there had been no discrimination after the claimant, a Christian and an actress, was dropped from a production following circulation by another actor on social media of an old Facebook post made by her relaying her beliefs on homosexuality.
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The Government has announced a new points-based immigration system today. The new system will be introduced from 1 January 2021 when free movement will cease and there will be no differentiation between EU and non EU citizens.
Employers should be sensitive to the feelings of a member of staff who has suffered a bereavement and should also be aware of the rights that may available to them at such a time.
Beware of assumption of “childcare disparity” in discrimination claims
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Employment
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recognised that women still have the primary responsibility for childcare and are less likely to be able to work certain hours.
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