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World IP Day: In Conversation With an Intellectual Property Lawyer
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World IP Day: In Conversation With an Intellectual Property Lawyer

Posted on 26th April 2024 in Intellectual Property

Jessica Whittick is an intellectual property (IP) solicitor in the Litigation & Employment team at Tozers. She advises on all aspects of IP including registration, assignment, licensing and enforcement, including defending infringement claims.
Jessica Whittick

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Jessica Whittick

Solicitor
Registered Provider Reprimanded by the ICO – What Are the Key Takeaways?
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Registered Provider Reprimanded by the ICO – What Are the Key Takeaways?

Posted on 25th April 2024 in Data Protection

This month the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) reprimanded Clyde Valley Housing Association, a registered provider of social housing, for exposing the personal data of 139 people after the launch of a new online customer portal.
Jessica Whittick

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Jessica Whittick

Solicitor
My Partner Owns The House, But I Have Done All The Improvements and Renovations: What Can I Do?
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My Partner Owns The House, But I Have Done All The Improvements and Renovations: What Can I Do?

Posted on 25th April 2024 in Dispute Resolution

You have moved in with your partner who already owns their property and you both decide to complete renovations to your partner’s property at your expense. Unfortunately, things have not worked out and you have separated, and you have moved out.
Jack Matthews

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Jack Matthews

Trainee Solicitor
Updated Guidance on Stalking Protection Orders
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Updated Guidance on Stalking Protection Orders

Posted on 25th April 2024 in Family Law

Stalking is a more aggressive form of harassment, where someone repeatedly behaves in a way that makes you feel distressed, scared or threatened. The stalker will have an obsession with the person they are stalking. This could be an ex-partner, a family member or even a complete stranger.
Sarah Miller

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Sarah Miller

Associate and Senior Paralegal
The Importance of Effective Record Keeping
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The Importance of Effective Record Keeping

Posted on 25th April 2024 in Affordable Housing

In the realm of property management, maintaining thorough repair and communication logs is not merely a best practice but a strategic necessity. With an increasing number of disrepair claims being filed against housing providers, meticulous record keeping serves as a powerful defence mechanism.
Ashley Williams

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Ashley Williams

Chartered Legal Executive
Erbs Palsy: Two Legal Cases and a Common Denominator
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Erbs Palsy: Two Legal Cases and a Common Denominator

Posted on 23rd April 2024 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s Palsy, also called Brachial Plexus Paralysis, shoulder dystocia or Obstetric Brachial Palsy Injury, is an injury commonly caused to a baby during birth, where the baby’s shoulder becomes stuck after the head has been delivered (shoulder dystocia) and the brachial plexus nerves in the trapped shoulder are stretched and injured.
Clair Hemming

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor
Managing flexible working requests
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Managing flexible working requests

Posted on 04th April 2024 in Employment

From the 6th April 2024, employees will be able to make a statutory flexible working request from day 1 (removing the requirement to have at least 26 weeks’ continuous service).
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy – A Parent’s Experience
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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy – A Parent’s Experience

Posted on 04th April 2024 in Medical Negligence

For many years we at Tozers have supported families affected by Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is a type of brain damage which is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain before or shortly after birth. We assist families to bring a claim for compensation where their child has developed physical and/or cognitive difficulties. 
Clair Hemming

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor
Child Neglect Cases with Social Services
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Child Neglect Cases with Social Services

Posted on 02nd April 2024 in Family Law

Neglect is when a caregiver fails to meet a child’s basic physical and psychological needs. Neglect can have severe and lasting consequences, potentially leading to serious harm or even death.
Mark Williams

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Mark Williams

Partner and Solicitor
Changes to Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
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Changes to Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

Posted on 28th March 2024 in Employment

Minimum wage increases come into force from 1st April each year and this year is no exception, with the latest rates being announced in the 2024 Budget. If you have not already done so, now is the time to check you have the appropriate pay adjustments in hand.
Joanna Parry

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Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor
Probate Service in Recovery After Management Shake-Up
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Probate Service in Recovery After Management Shake-Up

Posted on 21st March 2024 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

The UK government has claimed that the probate service is now in recovery mode after replacing its senior management team following a series of delays and complaints.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive
Poor Results for Maternity Services Inspection in Devon Hospitals
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Poor Results for Maternity Services Inspection in Devon Hospitals

Posted on 19th March 2024 in Medical Negligence

At the end of 2023, the Care Quality Commission published reports that highlighted concerns about the safety standards of maternity units across the country.
Clair Hemming

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor