New legislation on data sharing and cyber security
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Commercial contracts and agreements
The King’s Speech unveiled two new bills with implications for the technology sector: the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISDB) and The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB).
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Amy Peacey
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Many businesses have encountered the situation where a customer decides to ‘cancel’ the contract, despite having no contractual entitlement to do so. This can leave you in a difficult position.
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No-fault divorce online – what your clients need to know
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It has recently been reported that, perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been a rise in the number of divorce applications filed since “no-fault” divorce came into force on 6 April 2022.
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Notices containing errors – when can they be served?
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The recent Court of Appeal decision in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner (Thomas v Turner) has further clarified when a legal notice that contains errors will still be effective, and when it won’t.
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Employers who are planning a return to the office will need to ensure sufficient health and safety measures are in place to manage the risk of COVID-19.
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Missed fracture compensation claims are relatively common because some bone injuries have a very narrow window in which to diagnose and treat the fracture to ensure proper healing.
If a bone fracture is missed or misdiagnosed, it can cause serious complications, such as disfigurement, disability or severe infection, and the injured person may be entitled to compensation.
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Positive sign for the high street as Avon opens stores
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Retail & leisure
Beauty brand Avon has announced it will open a small number of physical stores for the first time in its 137-year history. Partner Amanda French discusses why this is a great sign for the high street.
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Our team of power of attorney solicitors draw on many years of experience when advising individuals and families on making a lasting power of attorney (LPA) and their expertise extends way beyond drafting documentation to the highest standard.
In the recent case the court considered the scope of disclosure and inspection following an imaging order. The judgment confirms that obtaining an imaging order to preserve digital material does not automatically entitle a party to early access to those documents ahead of standard disclosure timelines.