Injury Awareness Week: Lawyer warns of ‘justice gap’ for victims
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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.
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International surrogacy: Do you need legal advice?
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Do you need a solicitor when entering to an international surrogacy agreement? Family law specialist Sarah Wood-Heath reviews a recent case where the intended parents did not seek legal advice.
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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 recent Court of Protection judgment gives guidance over the interpretation that should be applied to certain provisions in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and helps to clarify what clients can and cannot include within these vital documents.
Law change to allow some bereaved partners to receive compensation
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The reform to the Fatal Accidents Act will soon include cohabitees as those who are entitled to claim for bereavement damages. This change will come into effect on the 6 October 2020.
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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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Legal partnership renewed with Somerset County Cricket Club
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Clarke Willmott renew partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC) for the upcoming season, and will remain as the club’s Preferred Legal Partner.
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