Why did the total value of NHS clinical negligence claims fall in 2019/2020?
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NHS Resolution’s reported the clinical negligence payments for 2019/20 had fallen from £2,359.9m in 2018/19 to £2,324.2m in 2019/20. Our Vanessa Harris look at what caused this decrease?
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Trusts in the 21st century: are they still relevant?
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Creating a trust for lifetime planning can feel like a daunting prospect. In this article, we outline the benefits and relevance of trusts in the 21st century.
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Government funded scheme that compensates victims of violent crime to be reviewed
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Lee Hart, head of our Serious Injury team, comments on the announcement by the Ministry of Justice to review the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
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Rayner Grice, an expert divorce lawyer in our family team, has stressed the importance of planning in family businesses following a case in which divorce proceedings impacted on the stability of the business and put the whole family at risk of financial ruin.
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Update: Commercial Court – Business Interruption insurance test case
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The Financial Conduct Authority issued legal proceedings on 10 June 2020 against a number of leading UK insurers which will lead to a test case in the Commercial Court concerning Business Interruption insurance policy wording and coverage.
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Neurological associations: Is there more to COVID-19 than we think?
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The predominant symptoms of COVID-19 are widely recognised as being respiratory in nature but growing research number of case reports recognising neurological manifestations.
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Among the many fundamental duties of a trustee to their beneficiaries is the well-established duty to account to their beneficiaries by keeping accurate records of the administration of the trust/estate.
Clarke Willmott recovers compensation for POWA Technologies investors
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We successfully acted on behalf of a number of Italian corporate investors and high net worth individuals in a claim for damages arising from a complex investment transaction.
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UK-wide consultation launched to tackle dairy sector supply chain issues
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On 24 June 2020, the UK Government launched a consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector. This consultation is seeking views from dairy farmers and processors on whether future regulation could be used to strengthen fairness and transparency.
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