Mother-of-five died from sepsis weeks after having an abortion despite contacting GP
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Mother-of-five died from sepsis weeks after having an abortion despite contacting GP

Posted on 03rd November 2021 in Medical Negligence

Despite reaching out several times to her local GP, failings in her care were evident.
Endurance Arthur

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Why is good governance important for charities?
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Why is good governance important for charities?

Posted on 29th October 2021 in Charities and Social Enterprise

The Charity Commission’s statutory inquiry into Human Appeal has found failures, highlighting how important it is for charities to have good and robust governance.
Amy Laver

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Amy Laver

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The importance of seeking professional legal advice when you are considering divorce
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The importance of seeking professional legal advice when you are considering divorce

Posted on 28th October 2021 in Family Law

When a marriage breaks down it can be incredibly stressful and emotions can run high. This article highlights the importance of obtaining legal advice at an early stage.
Bea Taylor

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Bea Taylor

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What are the new building regulations?
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What are the new building regulations?

Posted on 25th October 2021 in Affordable Housing

The Building Regulations etc (Amendment) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/1392) were laid before Parliament on 15 December 2021 and come into force on 15 June 2022.
Stephen Burtchaell

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Stephen Burtchaell

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Does data protection law apply to personal CCTV and video doorbells?
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Does data protection law apply to personal CCTV and video doorbells?

Posted on 22nd October 2021 in Parks, Intellectual Property

A recent court case is a useful reminder that personal use of CCTV and video doorbells sometimes falls foul of data protection law.
Paul Kelly

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New ‘Google Maps for Graves’ project
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New ‘Google Maps for Graves’ project

Posted on 20th October 2021 in Later Life Planning

There is a project that has been termed “Google maps for graves” which intends to map and photograph the Church of England’s 19,000 church graveyards, with the aim of recording every grave, headstone and memorial.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

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Estate planning for blended families
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Estate planning for blended families

Posted on 20th October 2021 in Family Law, Probate & Wills

The increase in the number of families, comprising of different families that have been linked by new relationships, can complicate the process of inheritance, the creation and administration of Wills, and the distribution of estates.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

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Anne's Erb's Palsy Story
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Anne's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Anne shares her powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both her and her families lives.
Kate Stone

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Kate Stone

Associate & Solicitor

Amanda's Erb's Palsy Story
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Amanda's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Amanda shares her powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both her and her families lives.
Simon Mansfield

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Simon Mansfield

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Alfie's Erb's Palsy Story
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Alfie's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Alfie shares his powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both his and his families lives.
Kate Stone

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Kate Stone

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Charlotte's Erb's Palsy Story
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Charlotte's Erb's Palsy Story

Posted on 18th October 2021 in Medical Negligence

Charlotte shares her powerful Erb's Palsy story, and how it has impacted both her and her families lives.
Simon Mansfield

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Simon Mansfield

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What to do when a loved one has lost the mental capacity to deal with their own affairs
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What to do when a loved one has lost the mental capacity to deal with their own affairs

Posted on 15th October 2021 in Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients

When a person loses mental capacity, they cannot usually put a Power of Attorney in place. Instead, in order to appoint someone to make decisions for them, an application needs to be made to the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy.