Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

Crime & regulatory

Insights

The Inquest into Jairus’ death has resulted in the issue of a Report to Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) by the Senior Coroner for Dorset, Rachael Clare Griffin. Her PFD addressed two particular matters of concern.

11 September 2025

Written by

Sam Harkness

Inquests – Frequently asked questions

Crime & regulatory

Insights

If you’re a care provider, healthcare professional, employer or family member facing an inquest following a death, this guide outlines the key legal aspects and how our firm can support you.

29 September 2025

Written by

Bridget Sanger

Is a landowner responsible for trees overhanging a public highway?

Insights

PLC has published its comments on landowners’ responsibilities for trees overhanging the public highway and particular care should be taken with Ash trees.

4 December 2012

Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?

Medical negligence

Insights

Clinical negligence solicitor, Vanessa Harris, specialises in claims involving obstetric injury and shares her experience of dealing with these types of claims.

17 December 2024

Written by

Vanessa Harris

It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases

Civil dispute resolution

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If the ‘Wagatha’ carousel has any lessons for directors in particular, it’s that protecting commercial reputations requires skilled litigators to navigate high-profile cases.

28 May 2024

Written by

John Flint

Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

Court of Protection

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If you’re an Attorney or Deputy acting on an incapable person’s behalf, find out what gifts you can make under Power of Attorney. Call 0800 652 8025.

1 November 2019

Written by

Anthony Fairweather

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Anne Minihane

Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies

Commercial litigation and disputes

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Interest rate and inflation “double whammy” could spell the end for indebted businesses, say Evelyn Partners and Clarke Willmott.

23 September 2023

Written by

Ken MacLennan

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.

23 January 2025

Written by

John Flint

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Insights

Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

24 September 2021

Written by

Paula Squire

Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

Insights

The Home Office has granted a further extension to the adjusted procedure (in response to the Coronavirus pandemic) to complete Right to Work in the UK Checks.

27 September 2021

Written by

Tim Copplestone

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.

4 February 2025

Written by

John Flint

Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

Inquests – Frequently asked questions

Is a landowner responsible for trees overhanging a public highway?

Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?

It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases

Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies

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

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

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

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