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

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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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Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI) in childbirth

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What is Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and where can I get help following an injury? Our specialist medical negligence team are on hand to support you

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Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Family law
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The case of three-year-old Oliver Pugh, reportedly abducted by his mother from Spain, shows why parents with cross-border ties would be wise to take legal steps to protect their children and prevent custody disputes abroad, says family lawyer Paula Mansfield.

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Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Retail & leisure
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The opening of a new flagship Marks & Spencer store in Bristol city centre is a clear signal that traditional high street retail remains relevant – and can thrive – alongside online shopping across the UK.

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Potanin v Potanina divorce case rumbles on

Family law
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An opening of the floodgates, cementing London as the divorce capital of the world, or a case which highlights the fairness of English law to financially weaker spouses?

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Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets

Agriculture
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Nuptial agreements are an agreement entered into prior to marriage (prenup) or after marriage (postnup) is made between spouses to regulate the rights and responsibilities regarding their financial assets, including agricultural assets and farming business interests, in the event of a divorce or separation.

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Procurers face a dilemma following delay to new legislation

Commercial litigation and disputes
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Our Head of procurement and partner, Brendan Ryan shares his thoughts on the delay in new legislation for procurers

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Rebalancing generational wealth

Private wealth
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Clarke Willmott examines how you can contribute to correcting the wealth imbalance between generations through lifetime planning and gifting.

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Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Employment
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Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

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Rugby in schools

Sport
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Headway UK – the brain injury association, has issued a statement commenting on a call, by doctors and health experts, to ban full contact rugby in schools

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Search and seizure orders – The supervising solicitor’s perspective

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A search and seizure order allows one party in a dispute to enter another party’s premise (the respondent) to search for, copy, and retain evidence.

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