On 12 January 2024, the Supreme Court handed down judgment on the conjoined appeals of Paul, Polmear and Purchase (Paul and another v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust [2024] UKSC 1). About the judgment All three Claimants brought claims for damages as ‘Secondary Victims’ – psychiatric injury suffered as a result of witnessing the death of… “Case Study: Paul, Polmear and Purchase.”
Important update Information for former clients of Challinors about their Wills, Powers of Attorney and other deeds If you instructed Challinors or one of its related practices (see below) in relation to your Will or Power of Attorney these pages will help you to identify the location of your documents and any steps that you… “Challinors”
The requirement to supply formal information to staff about their employment is set out in section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996). Details such as place of work, rate of pay, length of notice and so on must be given to the employee. Employers will usually meet this requirement by setting out… “Changes to contracts of employment”
There are unlikely to be many families who were disappointed to see the end of 2020. Many people seemed to be optimistic about matters improving in 2021 and putting the misery of the unprecedented past year behind them. Sadly, however, the optimism many people felt may have subsided by now in the light of rising… “Child arrangements in lockdown”
Our specialist team of social housing lawyers have advised on the transfer of 31 properties at Maes Trisant in South Wales from Habinteg Housing Association to RHA Wales Group Social housing provider RHA already owns more than 80 homes in the Talbot Green area of Llantrisant, as well as an additional housing estate nearby. RHA… “Clarke Willmott advises on transfer of social housing in South Wales”
Every year, 500,000 people worldwide are affected by encephalitis, and yet 78% of people have never heard of the disease. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by infection or an inappropriate immune system response. It can affect anyone of any age and its effects can be catastrophic. 22 February is World Encephalitis Day. The… “Clarke Willmott celebrates 10th annual World Encephalitis Day”
Our specialist sports and employment lawyers have worked alongside the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) to help secure protective award compensation for rugby players affected by sudden redundancy. Following the collapse of Worcester Warriors, Wasps and London Irish, a successful employment tribunal was brought by the RPA on behalf of 167 members, made up of players… “Clarke Willmott helps secure compensation for rugby players made redundant”
Dale Edwards, our Green Energy Strategic Consultant, shares his thoughts on why the firm is supportive of the Sizewell C Consortium initiative. The Sizewell C Consortium is a campaigning vehicle to help articulate the economic opportunity and growth that the project can bring to Britain. In a short space of time many high profile and respected businesses… “Clarke Willmott join the Sizewell C Consortium”
Clarke Willmott is shining a light on misdiagnosis as part of its annual efforts in support of World Encephalitis Day on 22 February. Encephalitis is caused by an infection or an inappropriate response from the immune system which leads to an inflammation of the brain. Each year, there are around 6,000 cases in the UK,… “Clarke Willmott puts World Encephalitis Day in the spotlight”
Our personal injury and clinical negligence team have successfully secured over £19 million for a child with cerebral palsy. Our Clinical Negligence team worked on behalf of ‘P’ who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following complications during his birth at a local birthing centre and later at a local hospital. The complex negligence case centred around a… “Clarke Willmott secures millions for child with cerebral palsy”
Clarke Willmott is helping to raise awareness of bladder and bowel problems during World Continence Week Around 14 million people in the UK are thought to suffer from some form of bladder condition and 6.5 million from a bowel condition. World Continence Week, which runs from 17 – 23 June, aims to help break down… “Clarke Willmott supports World Continence Week 2024”
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