Lee Hart, Partner in our Personal Injury team, details the common causes of occupational stress and considerations taken by the court when considering liability.
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Off-boarding – how to ensure a smooth transition to leaving day
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An employee leaving on good terms can benefit the employer in relation to the company’s reputation, future employment and ‘boomerang’ employees who decide to return to the employer further down the line.
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With recent figures showing that “blended families” are on the rise, we take a closer look at partner adoption where people adopt their partner’s child.
A personal injury trust is a legal document which allows any compensation you receive as a result of an accident or injury to be disregarded when you are assessed for means tested benefits. It may also protect your compensation from being used to pay any care fees if you believe you may need to go into residential care in the future.
Predictable working pattern requests: a right of the future
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Gina McCadden discusses a new legislation received Royal Assent in September 2023 which permits workers who do not have clear and predictable working patterns to request such from their employers.
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Preservation not possession: An imaging order preserves digital documents but not entitle a party to early access
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Commercial litigation and disputes
In the recent case the court considered the scope of disclosure and inspection following an imaging order. The judgment confirms that obtaining an imaging order to preserve digital material does not automatically entitle a party to early access to those documents ahead of standard disclosure timelines.
Written by
Louise Goodwin
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Our specialist team of probate solicitors, qualified tax advisors, estate practitioners and trust administrators can advise you on the many complex questions that may arise when dealing with a person’s estate following their death.
Procurement update: Grenfell Tower prejudice allegations fall flat in the High Court
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A recent case on abandoning a completed tender exercise prior to entering into a contract has provided an important reminder to contracting authorities that in a procurement challenge the Court will look at the following….
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Businesses and individuals depend on their professional advisors to help them to understand and then to protect from areas of risk. However, if a professional fails to protect their interests, the entity seeking their advice can suffer severe financial harm.
