Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.
Time running out for shared appreciation mortgage borrowers to claim compensation
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Thousands of homeowners trapped by shared appreciation mortgages (SAMs) in the 1990s should take legal advice as soon as possible as there are time limits within which compensation must be claimed.
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Unique challenges when conducting remote court hearings
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The less formal court environment has presented unique challenges, but will this develop into a common trend or will there be more rigid rules brought in?
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We are still seeing too many deaths and injuries in farming says personal injury lawyer
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Following the release of the latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), which show farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, a personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.
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What can employers do to support employees facing fertility challenges?
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Awareness of fertility issues is increasing and there is growing recognition of the fact that employees undergoing fertility treatment may need support at work and time off to attend treatment.
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Is mediation for everybody and when is the best time to mediate? Are all clients able to understand at the outset what route is best for them and really grasp the likely costs of each option?
