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When personal conduct breaches professional boundaries

Adam Pennington
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When personal actions compromise professional trust, the consequences can be severe. A CEO's influence extends beyond company walls, shaping the culture, reputation, and integrity of an organisation. Mr. Marchant’s resignation serves as a stark...

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act - what do I need to know?

Philip Richardson
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The arrival of a newborn baby is typically a happy and joyous occasion for families. However, for those whose infants require neonatal care due to premature birth or health complications, this period can be both emotionally and financially challenging. In...

Companies house announces transition plan for company law updates

Zainab Porbanderwala
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Companies house has released a policy paper outlining the roadmap for forthcoming changes to UK company law. With the passage of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, companies house now has enhanced authority to scrutinise filings,...

Can I make a claim if I am injured skiing or snowboarding?

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The ski season is coming to an end in Europe and many people will have enjoyed holidays to ski resorts to take part in snow-based activities over the past few months. As with all sports, these come with a risk of injury. In all personal injury...

Substandard reporting of medical scans causing harm to patients

Laura Owen
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In 2021, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) published a report which looked into repeated mistakes in how X-rays, CT scans and other types of medical scans were being read and used to treat patients.  The rationale from the report...

Are gender fluid and non-binary persons protected under the Equality Act 2010?

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Due to societal changes it is down to new legal cases to bring the law up to date. Recently, in the case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, it was successfully argued that non-binary and gender-fluid identities are protected under the Equality Act 2010. ...

Age discrimination in the workplace - are your policies discriminatory?

Thomas Yates
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Age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and claims can be pursued where an individual has been treated unfavourably, or has been placed at a substantial disadvantage, due to a reason related to their age. As you may have read in...

Resolving commercial disputes through mediation - courts now have the power to order parties to mediate

Julie Hunter
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Since 2004, parties to a commercial dispute have been encouraged to refer their case to mediation, or some other form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), as a means to settle a case without the costs, delay and, often, acrimonious, process of...

McDonald's reminded of their legal obligations surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace

Philip Richardson
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to all McDonald's restaurants in the UK to warn them of their legal obligations to protect staff from sexual abuse. The equality watchdog has written to all 1,400 branches telling them they...

Referred to the NMC? Here's what happens next

Caitlin Taylor
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If you have been referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), you may be feeling anxious and uncertain about what lies ahead. As specialist NMC solicitors, we understand how daunting this process can be. The NMC’s fitness to practise process...

Twenty year right of way rule explained

Joanne Ellis
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The acquisition of rights of way through long-term use is a notable aspect of property law within the United Kingdom. The concept of the '20 year rule right of way' is significant, particularly for homeowners, property developers, and landowners, as...

The government's plans for a ban on leasehold flats moves one step closer

Natalie Bradley
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The government has announced its latest plans to end the sale of new leasehold flats in England and Wales. Sweeping changes to the leasehold system have been on the horizon for some time, with campaigners urging the government to act over spiralling...

Recent study finds workplace discrimination at a three year high for young women

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According to data obtained by the charity Young Women’s Trust, it is reported that 30% of managers with responsibility for HR and recruitment decisions, agreed that they were aware of instances of young women being discriminated against in the...