Hospital required to take action following deaths of four patients after gallstone procedure complications
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Hospital required to take action following deaths of four patients after gallstone procedure complications

Posted on 21st December 2021 in Medical Negligence

Within six months of each other, after receiving the same gallstone procedure, four patients died and action has been demanded by a coroner to prevent further deaths.
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Beneficiary witnesses and void gifts in a Will – new rules needed to include cohabiting couples
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Beneficiary witnesses and void gifts in a Will – new rules needed to include cohabiting couples

Posted on 20th December 2021 in Probate & Wills

There are strict rules in place for witnessing Wills.  One of these rules is that if the spouse or civil partner of a beneficiary witnesses the Will then the gift to the beneficiary in the Will is void.
Sue Halfyard

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Refusal of CIL due to housing providers 106 agreement
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Refusal of CIL due to housing providers 106 agreement

Posted on 13th December 2021 in Affordable Housing

In this High Court case the judge stated that "whilst affordable housing is generally desirable in policy terms, it does not follow that more affordable housing is always desirable without limit".
Alex McKerron

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Alex McKerron

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

West Devon housing tenants could receive money if they downsize
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West Devon housing tenants could receive money if they downsize

Posted on 13th December 2021 in Affordable Housing

In a move to tackle a shortage of affordable housing for families, West Devon Borough councillors have backed a move which would give those living in rented properties thousands of pounds if they downsize.
Stephen Burtchaell

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NHS report reveals decade of failings in vulnerable mans care
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NHS report reveals decade of failings in vulnerable mans care

Posted on 10th December 2021 in Medical Negligence

Mr Treacey lived his life in the care of the NHS and social care authorities, but experienced an “unacceptably poor quality of life” and was not kept safe from harm and NHS report has found.
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Can You Bring a Claim Arguing You Should Never Have Been Conceived?
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Can You Bring a Claim Arguing You Should Never Have Been Conceived?

Posted on 08th December 2021 in Medical Negligence

Para-showjumper who sued mother's GP claiming she 'should never have been born' wins landmark case.
Michelle Beckett

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Michelle Beckett

Senior Associate & Solicitor

Can you run a workplace raffle or bingo?
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Can you run a workplace raffle or bingo?

Posted on 08th December 2021 in Employment

A great way to simultaneously raise money for your organisation’s chosen charity and boost workplace morale may be to run a raffle, bingo or similar ‘lottery’, and the current festive period may seem like the perfect time to do so. However, you may find there are unexpected rules you have to comply with.
Stephen Jennings

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Couple’s baby died in the womb following mistakes made by maternity staff
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Couple’s baby died in the womb following mistakes made by maternity staff

Posted on 07th December 2021 in Medical Negligence

As a result of the mistakes which lead to their baby’s death, Mr and Mrs Hawkins have now received a £2.8m pay out which is believed to be the largest payout for negligence relating to a stillbirth.
Simon Mansfield

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Catalogue of errors led to six year old girl dying of sepsis
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Catalogue of errors led to six year old girl dying of sepsis

Posted on 30th November 2021 in Medical Negligence

In July 2017 six year old Coco Bradford died in a Bristol hospital after receiving treatment at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. An independent report has previously criticised the hospital and those involved as they missed opportunities save the young girl’s life.
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Who gets the house in a divorce?
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Who gets the house in a divorce?

Posted on 29th November 2021 in Family Law

Separation is never easy, but if you and your former partner own property together, the situation can be even more complicated.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

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How does divorce affect siblings?
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How does divorce affect siblings?

Posted on 29th November 2021 in Family Law

Divorce can be traumatic for everyone involved, especially children, however siblings can often strengthen their relationship by going through this shared experience.
Aimee Aspinall

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What rights do step-parents have after separation?
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What rights do step-parents have after separation?

Posted on 29th November 2021 in Family Law

Step-parents who have divorced the biological parent of their step-child may legitimately wonder what their ongoing rights and responsibilities are towards their step-children.
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