When does “unwanted conduct” constitute harassment?
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The EAT held that a female manager did not harass a male team member when she gave him an unwanted back, neck and shoulder massage in an open plan office.
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Will the number of compulsory liquidations continue to increase?
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Figures released by the Insolvency Service for May 2022 show a 42 per cent increase in the number of compulsory insolvencies in England and Wales compared to the previous month – up from 95 to 135.
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If you are appointed as a Court of Protection Deputy for property and financial affairs you will be responsible for managing someone’s finances. This means that you must keep their finances under regular review, even if there are arrangements or relationships which were put in place before your appointment. You cannot simply do nothing. Inherited arrangements or relationships may no longer be in the best interests of the individual now, and as Deputy you may need to make changes to bring those arrangements up to date.
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We are active members of the Professional Services Group (PSG), formed to assist companies wanting to supply into the Hinkley Point C construction project.
Our Telecoms team acts exclusively for landowners against operators and has advised on telecoms issues for over 20 years. Our clients include retailers, social housing providers, housebuilders, commercial property developers, communications businesses and commercial landlords.
Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)
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Medical negligence
Senior Associate Vanessa Harris from our medical negligence team is on the AMA Clinical Negligence Panel and specialises in helping women who have sustained birth injuries. . Vanessa explains a recent case and the positive outcome we achieved for the client.
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Television drama has been a necessary diversion during these endless winter weeks of lockdown but a series currently showing on Sunday evenings has provided a useful case study in what not to do if you wish to ensure your family is taken care of following your sudden death.
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