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Forbes Solicitors is a Partnership with nine offices across the North of England, 315 employees, 44 Partners and is the largest legal practice in the North West outside the major cities. We offer a full range of legal services to both individuals and commercial clients. The firm has a reputation for its commitment to client care and quality. We hold ISO9001 Quality Certification and are..
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2w ago
I heard Donna Ockenden, midwife and author of the Ockenden report commenting on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigation (MNSI) ,on the 8th May when the report was published. Sadly, her summary was that more funding was required and that none of the themes were new ..read more
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2w ago
England and Wales are not a forced heirship jurisdiction and most people, if asked, would probably say that testators in this jurisdiction enjoy complete testamentary freedom and can leave their assets to whomever they wish. That is not quite correct. The IPFDA provides a mechanism for certain ..read more
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2w ago
The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 25 April 2024. The government has described the Act as: 'New laws to protect our citizens from threats such as terrorism and child sexual abuse.' Which will: '...ensure the intelligence services and ..read more
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2w ago
The recent case of HM Solicitor General v Trudi Warner has highlighted a little-known but increasingly prominent issue of "jury equity". The issue is neatly summarised in this part of the judgment: The trial of several defendants affiliated with the environmental group Insulate ..read more
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2w ago
It's crucial for clients to understand that the information shared with their lawyer is privileged, meaning it will remain confidential in almost all circumstances. This rule, known as legal privilege, is a cornerstone of our justice system, providing you with a sense of security and protection ..read more
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2w ago
There are multiple factors that inform an 'at risk pregnancy' and these can include age and ethnicity, but in this article we will examine obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Women with health conditions require increased monitoring and specialised care during pregnancy to ensure that ..read more
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2w ago
Our Leeds based Clinical Negligence department recently attended an insightful training session on negligence claims involving eye conditions delivered by the charity, Action Against Medical Accidents. Of particular interest was the discussions centred around retinal detachment which affects 1 in ..read more
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2w ago
A Call to Action - British Infants are more likely to die before their first birthday than babies in other economically developed countries the article in the Times suggests. Sixty five percent of the government budget for clinical negligence claims arises from maternity and neonatal problems ..read more
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2w ago
I read with interest, an excellent article in The Times this week from Anthony Barton, about how clinical negligence litigation is vital to ensure patient safety , and the importance of ensuring independent, rigorous, judicially-regulated investigation. I'm sure many clinical negligence ..read more
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The Government have now produced a response to the consultation on the draft Statutory Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips and produced an updated Statutory Code of Practice (the Code) as a result, which will be subject to Parliamentary approval. The Code will support the ..read more