Year on year the scope of the Equality Act 2010 appears to widen as employees and the Tribunals begin to recognise more circumstances which fall under the ‘protected characteristic’ headings.
If you are making Christmas gifts to family and friends, the IHT consequences may not be at the forefront of your mind, but it might be helpful to be aware of the possible IHT effect of such gifts.
Why did the total value of NHS clinical negligence claims fall in 2019/2020?
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NHS Resolution’s reported the clinical negligence payments for 2019/20 had fallen from £2,359.9m in 2018/19 to £2,324.2m in 2019/20. Our Vanessa Harris look at what caused this decrease?
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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
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Bonita Walters
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Emma Ironside
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Alana is an experienced property litigator and deals with disputes in and out of the Courts and Tribunal and is well versed in the civil litigation process.
makes your estate/portfolio management much more straightforward. An official copy of the register states the rights which benefit the land within the title. It also the burdens/liabilities which may be attached to the land. Once all this is evident on the public record, there is greater protection to owners against any claims against their land.
A bold vision for cycling and walking: vulnerable road users to be protected
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Philip Edwards reviews the recent government report that proposes improved road safety for pedestrians & cyclists, & criminal penalties for dangerous drivers
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