Everyone should consider how their financial affairs will be dealt with in the event of their incapacity, and, as everyone has been reminded over the past year, old age is not the only cause of incapacity; accidents and devastating illness are also possibilities that should be borne in mind.
Written by
Jacqui Lazare
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Making a lasting power of attorney – what to consider
Court of Protection
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Some important considerations when making a Lasting Power of Attorney. Contact a solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for a consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Written by
Anne Minihane
and
Rebecca Clarke
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Quick facts on living with brain tumour : Navigating everyday life
Medical negligence
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Being diagnosed with a brain tumour can feel like your world has changed from all recognition. We deal with some of the issues which arise in this article.
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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.
The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?
Construction
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As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).
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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.
Written by
Esther Woolford
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The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings
Employment
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We are often asked if there is a requirement for different HR officers to attend the disciplinary and appeal hearings, or can the same HR officer attend both? And if they do, does this adversely affect the need to be impartial?
Written by
Sharon Latham
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