We have an exciting opportunity for a commercial property lawyer to join our national property division undertaking a broad range of commercial property work.
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Before, during and after – Environment Agency prosecution and orders show importance of early advice
Crime & regulatory
Insights
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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Can fathers claim for psychiatric injury following stillbirth?
Medical negligence
Insights
A “secondary victim” is someone who suffers psychiatric injury solely as a result of witnessing the injury or risk of harm to another person. Fathers and birth partners may in some circumstances fall into the category of “secondary victim”.
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All registered care homes are subject to a comprehensive inspection by CQC. How often your care home is inspected is decided by CQC and depends on the most recent rating that your care home received.
Written by
Rich Eldridge
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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time
Employment
Insights
It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.
Written by
Sharon Latham
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.
Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022
Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
We take a look at notable guidance given by the courts in 2022 on enforcement methods following judgment. Find out more about different methods of enforcing a judgment
Written by
Philip Roberts
and
Owen Williams
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Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment
Employment
Insights
In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.
Written by
Sarah MacLarty
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