Google ruling is good for public sector, businesses and non-profits
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Google rightly suffered multi-million dollar administrative penalties and fines as a result of its having secretly tracked the internet activity of millions of Apple iPhone users for some months.
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Landlords should take immediate action on new Remediation Acceleration Plan
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Construction
Following the findings and recommendations in the Grenfell Inquiry report, the government is implementing new measures to address buildings in England that have unsafe cladding still to be identified and to expedite the removal of that unsafe cladding.
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Harriet Atkin
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Sarah Jones, Senior Associate in our Medical Negligence team discusses whether practitioners should be provided with immunity from negligence during the coronavirus pandemic. Contact Sarah on 0345 209 1601.
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Michelle works with panel deputies, families, social workers and local authorities to ensure that the financial affairs of individuals lacking the requisite decision-making capacity are properly managed.
Modernising LPA process is welcome but must be done properly
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Government plans to digitize the outdated Lasting Power of Attorney process have been welcomed by lawyers who say it has been difficult to manage registrations during lockdown periods.
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New Year, New Business: 3 key areas to watch out for in 2024
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Corporate and commercial law
Two-thirds of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but research has shown that the fresh start that a new year brings is good motivation to make a change – and the same applies to your business. In this article we look at three key areas for businesses to be aware of in 2024.
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Whilst a complex Will needs to discussed and drawn up with a solicitor, our ‘Which Will?’ tool can be used to help you consider what is important to you when it comes to making a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 to discuss your results with our solicitors
Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?
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Property litigation
The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.
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Kary Withers
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Safety in the workplace to include higher protection from sexual harassment
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The government has been consulting on safety measures in the workplace; specifically whether more can be done to protect our workforce from sexual harassment.
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Time for government to look again at cohabitation rules, says Clarke Willmott
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Family law
Expert family lawyer, Hannah Livesey, has called on the Labour government to honour its commitment to reform protections for cohabiting couples who split up.
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Hannah Livesey
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