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HSBC penalised over greenwashing

Posted on 27th October 2022 in Intellectual Property, Company & Commercial

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned two of HSBC’s adverts on the grounds of misleading advertising and environmental claims.

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James Orpin

Partner and Solicitor

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New guidance for deputies selling property

Posted on 21st October 2022 in Later Life Planning, Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients

Lay-deputies may not be aware of the potential difficulties of selling a person’s property. Although this is a common task for deputies to become involved in. The Court of Protection and professional legal bodies have produced new guidance confirming the steps and issues for deputies to consider when selling property.

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Financial Cost of Erb's Palsy

Posted on 20th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s Palsy is a disability of the arm, shoulder and hand which arises through nerve damage usually at birth. It has a financial cost to the individual and their family and an economic cost to society.

Posted by

Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor

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Psychological Cost of Erb's Palsy

Posted on 19th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s palsy is a disability of the arm, shoulder and hand which arises through nerve damage usually at birth. Not everyone will have an emotional or psychological consequence as a result of having Erb’s palsy, but many do, and it can be hidden below the surface.

Posted by

Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor

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Investigation into stillbirth and neonatal death cases

Posted on 18th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

The Telegraph have undertaken an investigation into NHS hospitals in England, alleging that babies who were born alive, were in fact stillborn.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Physical Cost of Erb’s Palsy

Posted on 18th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s Palsy is a disability of the arm, shoulder and hand which arises through nerve damage usually at birth. As an individual with Erb’s palsy the impact will differ to a greater or lesser degree.

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor

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Cost of Erb’s Palsy

Posted on 17th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s Palsy is a permanent disability which results from an injury to the brachial plexus commonly caused during birth. Please watch our video “What is Erb’s Palsy” which explains how the injury arises.

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor

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What is The Retained EU Law Bill 2022?

Posted on 14th October 2022 in Employment

Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the UK government have now unveiled their urgent proposals for what could be interpreted as the most significant transformation to the UK legal system - the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022 (“Bill”).

Posted by

Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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How to implement a planning permission

Posted on 14th October 2022 in Planning and Licensing

Once your planning permission has been granted, you will need to implement it within the relevant time limits, otherwise it will expire. If your planning permission expires you won’t be able to proceed with your proposed development, and will need to re-applying for a new planning permission.

Posted by

Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Meningitis and its devasting consequences

Posted on 05th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

World Meningitis Day was first held in 2008 and every year since then the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations and other charities supporting those affected by the disease have been using this opportunity to raise awareness of meningitis.

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Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Are transfers between siblings exempt from Inheritance Tax?

Posted on 29th September 2022 in Later Life Planning

It is widely known that in the UK the Inheritance Tax exemptions available on death have not substantially changed in line with inflation and the increasing value of properties.

Posted by

Sasha Brennan

Solicitor

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Can I be forced to sell a jointly owned house?

Posted on 28th September 2022 in Family Law, Dispute Resolution

Whether you are married or in a cohabiting relationship, the family home is generally the most important family asset. In either situation, if you jointly own a property, there are steps your spouse or partner can take to force the sale of your home and the Court has the ultimate power to force the sale of the property.

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