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

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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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Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

Employment
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The Home Office has granted a further extension to the adjusted procedure (in response to the Coronavirus pandemic) to complete Right to Work in the UK Checks.

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Roundup of family law resources for LGBTQ+ couples

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We have compiled a range of family law resources that may be particularly useful to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Share schemes and corporate tax

Corporate and commercial law
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Thinking about joining a company share scheme or offering one to your employees? Share schemes can be a great way to reward staff and build loyalty, but they also come with important tax and legal considerations.

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Should I sue the NHS?

Medical negligence
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Over recent years, it has become clear that the NHS is in crisis with over 350,000 people waiting over a year for treatment and with cancer waiting times for 2023 in England being the worst on record.

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The dangers of homemade Wills

Wills & probate
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Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills & probate
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While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.

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The Right to Roam: Balancing landowners’ interests and public access

Agriculture
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The Right to Roam has been brought back into the public debate following recent rumblings from Labour about extending rights for ramblers across England and Wales. For more information contact our team online.

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Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements
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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

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University Hospital Bristol NHS Trust found responsible of ‘Neglect’ following teenage death from meningitis

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Kerry Fifield, Partner was instructed by the family of Isabel ‘Izzy’ Gentry, following a referral by the Meningitis Research Foundation in June 2016 shortly after Isabel’s death.

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Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

Property litigation
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Landlords sometimes overlook the proper eviction procedures for removing an occupier from their property, putting them at risk of unintentionally committing a criminal and/or civil offence related to unlawful eviction and/or harassment.

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