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Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.

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Rob Ridd

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Bristol
Rob Ridd is a partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors’ Bristol corporate and commercial team specialising in company acquisitions and disposals.
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Rosie Brain - Litigation Solicitor - Taunton

Rosie Brain

Solicitor

Taunton
Rosie helps clients with a wide variety of contentious matters, including agricultural disputes, contentious probate and property disputes
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Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

Commercial litigation and disputes
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This article explores search and seizure orders: powerful tools when there are concerns that evidence will not be preserved in a dispute.

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SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Commercial litigation and disputes
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A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process aimed at silencing legitimate expression.

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Stopping a SLAPP

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A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process to stifle legitimate freedom of expression.

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Symptoms of memory loss and effects after brain injury

Serious injury
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If somebody is experiencing memory loss after a brain injury they may be diagnosed with ‘Amnesia’ Every brain is unique and this means Amnesia will affect people in different ways, we look at what these are for different ABI survivors.

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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.

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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?

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The worry of slurry

Agriculture
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Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.

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