A search (and seizure) order is a powerful tool in the litigator’s armoury where there are concerns in a dispute that crucial evidence will not be preserved.
Written by
Louise Goodwin
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Our commercial healthcare solicitors offer extensive experience to our clients across the healthcare sector, including care homes, GP practices, dental practices, nurseries, veterinary practices, and pharmacies.
How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney
Private wealth
Insights
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are vitally important documents: they give someone power to make decisions about your financial affairs, or to make decisions in relation to your personal welfare, after you lose capacity.
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Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?
Crime & regulatory
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The Inquest into Jairus’ death has resulted in the issue of a Report to Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) by the Senior Coroner for Dorset, Rachael Clare Griffin. Her PFD addressed two particular matters of concern.
Written by
Sam Harkness
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Is a landowner responsible for trees overhanging a public highway?
Insights
PLC has published its comments on landowners’ responsibilities for trees overhanging the public highway and particular care should be taken with Ash trees.
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Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored
Agriculture
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Without clear documentation, it can be difficult to ascertain how the land is held as in both scenarios the partnership is likely to be permitted to use the land.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Robert Mullen
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Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?
Family law
Insights
Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.
Written by
Rayner Grice
and
Chris Longbottom
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Nearly 8 years after the Manchester Arena Bombing, the long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“Martyn’s Law”) received royal assent on 3 April 2025.
Written by
Tim Williamson
and
Sam Harkness
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Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents
Serious injury
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The Clarke Willmott personal injury team acts for severely injured victims of accidents at work to help secure the best treatment, care, rehabilitation and compensation.
Written by
Philip Edwards
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