Safety in the workplace to include higher protection from sexual harassment
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The government has been consulting on safety measures in the workplace; specifically whether more can be done to protect our workforce from sexual harassment.
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The legal considerations of using a known or unknown donor
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For many, starting a family through donor conception involves a multitude of considerations to include social, emotional, and also the legal position of the family unit and any child born.
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Employers who are planning a return to the office will need to ensure sufficient health and safety measures are in place to manage the risk of COVID-19.
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Clarke Willmott moves to new Birmingham office purpose built for flexible working
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On 19th July we will move our Birmingham office from Edmund Street to a new location at Colmore Row. The new office has been designed by the firm to support our future growth as well as our plans for, and commitment to, full flexible working for staff.
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Business Interruption Insurance (“BII”) claims – Six months on from the Supreme Court judgment
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We have noticed a tail off in commentary on this issue in the legal and mainstream media. However, we still see BII claims as a fast-developing area of law. We are currently advising and representing clients with BII claims across a wide variety of sectors.
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Changing an expert witness – Where is the line drawn?
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The main role of an expert witness is to provide the court with an impartial opinion. The expert witnesses’ prime duty is unequivocally to the court -regardless of which party instructed the expert or who is paying for the services.
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On 29 April 2021 the Fire Safety Bill – the subject of much debate and commentary – received Royal Assent. It is a short piece of legislation: it contains just four sections and amends the current Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO).
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