Widow of man who suffered up to 40 falls at care home in Cornwall is awarded £28k
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Medical negligence
The widow of an elderly man who suffered up to 40 falls – including one in which he suffered a broken leg – at a care home in Cornwall has been awarded £28,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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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
Insights
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.
Written by
John Flint
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A relief for developers – The Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW
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Construction
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a pivotal judgement in the case of URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21.
Written by
Mark Christie
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British Steel Pension Scheme transfers and the coronavirus crisis
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If you’re a former BSPS member who received unsuitable advice to transfer out of your pension, what have you lost and how has this been affected by coronavirus?
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Business Interruption insurance: Clarity from the Supreme Court and guidance for Insolvency Practitioners
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Commercial litigation and disputes
Discover the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on business interruption insurance, providing greater clarity for policyholders and essential guidance for insolvency practitioners.
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