Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)
Medical negligence
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For most women once the baby is born, they will recover from the trauma of childbirth and be able to focus on the challenges of motherhood. However, for some women, injuries sustained during childbirth will cause ongoing and sometimes permanent symptoms.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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Farming divorces and collaborative law – a better way
Agriculture
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Sorting out a financial settlement on divorce can be complicated, especially for farming families whose personal and business affairs are often inextricably entwined. However, this does not mean that it can only be resolved through an expensive and stressful court battle.
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Clarke Willmott’s national employment team is led by partner Marc Long and supported by a team of 14 solicitors and support staff, including partners Jonathon Forrester, Louise Rogers, Paula Squire, Sharon Latham and Tim Copplestone.
Written by
Marc Long
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Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?
Family law
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Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.
Written by
Rayner Grice
and
Chris Longbottom
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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).
Written by
Harriet Atkin
,
Mark Scotney
and
Chelsea Mace
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So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?
Employment
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We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?
Written by
Sharon Latham
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Training is an essential part of ensuring that managers/supervisors handle staffing issues in the right way and employees know what is expected of them. This is where we can help.
Written by
Paula Squire
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What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?
Commercial contracts and agreements
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Simone Protheroe discusses the issues in third party agreements for employers and developers to consider before agreeing to obligations that are not fully within their control.
Written by
Simone Protheroe
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