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Help for small firms hit by unfair business practices
The Government has announced new proposals to make it easier for consumers and small firms to take action against unfair business practices. The Government has announced new proposals to make it easier for consumers and small firms to take action against unfair business practices. The new meas....
Surveyor found negligent when providing ‘tick box’ valuations
The danger of tick box valuations was highlighted in a recent professional negligence case involving a firm of property surveyors. The danger of tick box valuations was highlighted in a recent professional negligence case involving a firm of property surveyors. The court outlined what should h....
Big companies face naming and shaming over Prompt Payment Code
A Government minister has warned Britain’s top companies that they will be named and shamed if they fail to sign up to the Prompt Payment Code. A Government minister has warned Britain’s top companies that they will be named and shamed if they fail to sign up to the Prompt Payment Code. Th....
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Fruit company in court after three workers injured
Fruit importer and distributor Winfresh (UK) Ltd has been fined following three separate incidents in which workers were injured after becoming trapped in machinery. Fruit importer and distributor Winfresh (UK) Ltd has been fined following three separate incidents in which workers were inju....
Company annual returns could be scrapped to help businesses
The government is proposing to scrap mandatory annual returns to help companies save time and money. The government is proposing to scrap mandatory annual returns to help companies save time and money. Under company law at present, companies must provide details every year about matters such a....
Negligent surgery takes 9 years off woman’s life expectancy
A woman has been awarded £100,000 compensation after she suffered complications during surgery which have taken nine years off her life expectancy. A woman has been awarded £100,000 compensation after she suffered complications during surgery which have taken nine years off her life expectancy.....
Attwaters Jameson Hill recognised again by Chambers & Partners 2014
Chambers & Partners 2014 guide (a leading guide to the world's best lawyers) again recognised the Medical Negligence team and lawyers from the Medical Negligence, Family and Planning Department. Chambers & Partners 2014 guide (a leading guide to the world's best lawyers) again recognised....
Man awarded £30,000 after hospital fails to diagnose broken finger
A postman has been awarded £30,000 compensation after doctors failed to recognise that he had fractured his finger, despite having evidence from an X-ray. A postman has been awarded £30,000 compensation after doctors failed to recognise that he had fractured his finger, despite having evidence ....
Freedom from Safety – At What Cost?
Business Minister Michael Fallon recently plans that more common sense cuts to red tape are to be implemented as part of the government's drive to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business. Business Minister Michael Fallon recently plans that more common sense cuts to red tape....
Homeowner compensated for neighbour’s tree root damage
A homeowner has been awarded compensation for damage caused to his property by the roots of a hedge belonging to his neighbour. A homeowner has been awarded compensation for damage caused to his property by the roots of a hedge belonging to his neighbour. The issue first arose in 2006 when the....
Myth of common law marriage ‘puts cohabitants at risk’
Six out of ten MPs believe the law needs to be changed to give unmarried couples more legal protection if they separate. Six out of ten MPs believe the law needs to be changed to give unmarried couples more legal protection if they separate. A survey carried out by the family law group, ....
