Do your part to help everyone stay safe | Injury prevention week 2020
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Road safety is a real concern. Last year, there was a staggering 24,836 involved in road related fatal or serious injuries. We should all do our part, by keeping our bad habits in check.
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Does the commercialisation of genetically edited products have a future in the UK?
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The UK government announced a consultation on gene editing to consider whether the current regulations surrounding gene editing should be changed. If the regulations are changed, this could allow for the commercialisation of genetically edited products in the UK.
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A recent High Court case which decided who should inherit the estates of a married couple who died within months of each other, has brought into focus the importance of drafting a fully comprehensive will which covers various eventualities.
Employer’s duty of care during the coronavirus crisis
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If the current lockdown extends much further, homeworking may require a health and safety analysis. From one’s workstation to the need for regular breaks, employees will be advised on how to avoid risks.
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End of the road for Uber – Claimant drivers are “workers”
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Six Supreme Court Justices unanimously found that Uber drivers are workers and are therefore entitled to certain employment rights including the national minimum wage and paid holiday.
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New divorce law in England and Wales modernises the divorce process, removing the need for one spouse to blame the other for the breakdown of a marriage.
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