Government’s Growth Plan: Off-payroll working rules to be repealed
News
On 23 September 2022, the government revealed its Growth Plan and confirmed that the off-payroll working rules will be repealed for both public and private sector organisations with effect from 6 April 2023.
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On 19 October 2022, the Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the case of Guest v Guest. Since then, many cases have cited this authoritative Judgment but has this case given us any clarity or has it now muddied the waters?
As usual, the annual increase to statutory employment rates and limits will take effect in April and there are several employment law deadlines to be aware of.
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Injury Awareness Week: Lawyer warns of ‘justice gap’ for victims
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Medical negligence
Lee Hart, a partner at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, says too many victims of catastrophic injury are being left without support or compensation, despite being harmed by entirely preventable failures.
Written by
Lee Hart
and
Vanessa Harris
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KVB Consultants v. Jacob Hopkins McKenzie: A warning shot for principal firms
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Financial services litigation
The Court of Appeal in KVB Consultants Ltd and others v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd and others has upheld a High Court decision that principal firms cannot exclude liability for their appointed representatives through drafting contracts which are detached from factual reality.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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Leasehold and Commonhold Reform: Is the end in sight for clarification on reform?
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Property litigation
After a much-anticipated wait, we have finally received an indication of the likely timetable in relation to the remaining provisions under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (“LAFRA”).
Written by
Alana Holden
and
Lynn James
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Lee Hart, head of the serious injury team at Clarke Willmott, recently concluded a claim for compensation for a client who suffered a brain injury in a road traffic accident for just under £2million.
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