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Sharp rise in medical negligence claims following Covid

Claims for medical negligence have increased sharply following delays to treatments and operations arising from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a law firm.

Occupiers' liability and defective premises

Two cases illustrate the difficulty of interpreting the law when it comes to landlords’ responsibility for injury incurred as a result of a perceived defect in their property.

Inheritance rights of a cohabitee

The Law Commission has recommended that in certain circumstances, unmarried couples should have the same inheritance rights as spouses when a partner dies without making a will.

Wright Hassall Charitable Trust Supports Primary School's Playground Revamp

A leading Leamington law firm has presented a bumper donation to a Warwickshire school which is raising funds to revamp its outdoor playground space.

Forfeiture and assisted suicide

The recent case of Ninian v Findlay & Ors [2019] EWCH 297 (Ch) is a landmark decision in the law relating to forfeiture and assisted suicide.

Transfer of undertakings: Transferee’s Perspective

TUPE is one of those words that many people are familiar with, but often do not know what this means in practical terms and what responsibilities this may impose on employers, or even when such obligations may arise. It is important that businesses are aware of where a transfer of undertakings may take place, and consequently the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE Regulations”) will apply.

Wright Hassall Announces Promotions

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a number of promotions, including two new partners. Wright Hassall, based in Leamington, has made four promotions across the firm.

Matt Western has been taking soundings from key local businesses

The MP, who gained the seat at the last General Election, visited leading regional law firm Wright Hassall to speak to legal experts in key areas including manufacturing, digital and immigration.

Ownership of IP could lead to complicated legal disputes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already influencing a range of industries, but questions over the ownership of intellectual property (IP) could lead to complicated legal disputes, a solicitor from leading Midlands law firm Wright Hassall warns.

Inheritance Act claims by adult children post Ilott

The law surrounding provision for adult children in the context of the Inheritance Act 1975 has been somewhat in turmoil in recent years following the much publicised Ilott case, and a spate of other claims.