A Statutory Will is the name given to a Will that the Court of Protection can put in place for a person who’s lost the capacity to make a Will themselves. One may also be required if the person has a Will but it is out of date or there’s been a change in their circumstances.
Supporting survivors: Clarke Willmott marks Action for Brain Injury Week
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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 19th and 25th of May 2025.
Written by
Philip Edwards
and
Lee Hart
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Supportive employers essential for adoptive parents, says mum
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A West Midlands mum has spoken out about how important it is for adoptive parents to receive support from their employers when going through the arduous process.
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Tesco ‘fire and rehire’ proposals blocked by the High Court
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The High Court has stepped in to grant an injunction to prevent Tesco from ‘firing and rehiring’ employees which Tesco tried to do to force through a contractual change stating they were obliged to provide employees with enhanced pay.
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The Christmas bubble – More toil and trouble for separated parents?
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The looming cloud of COVID-19 this year is going to produce an added layer of tension and logistical difficulty for separated parents who regularly report that they find it difficult to discuss and agree arrangements for their children over the emotional Christmas period.
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The Financial Ombudsman Service confirms that Intelligent Money Ltd failed to protect its customers
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Financial services litigation
The primary consideration for the FOS was whether Intelligent Money acted with reasonable care, due diligence, and fairness in accepting Mr S’ application to invest with Greyfriars in P6.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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The metaverse: real employment issues in a virtual world of work
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It is highly possible that many employers will adopt the metaverse as a way of working so that colleagues can meet in a virtual space for immersive meetings.
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