Losing a Loved One through Clinical Negligence
Losing a loved one is a difficult and emotional time. This is compounded when there are question marks surrounding the cause of death. What if½? Occasionally hospitals and GPs can unwillingly contribute to a…
Mistletoe and Pre Nuptial Agreements
However you plan to do it, a ring shaped box under the Christmas tree or popping the question at the stroke of midnight at New Year, you may be among the many couples getting engaged over the festive period. Very…
New Year, New Start?
I was listening to the radio this morning as to how Sachin Tendulkar (the Indian cricketer for those not in the know) has yet to reach his 100th century. Why is it that we make such a big deal about he scoring 100…
UK and EUROPE Fog Chaos
If you are unlucky enough to be caught up in a delayed or cancelled flight then follow these quick links to a Civil Aviation passenger advice booklet and some British Airways advice: www.caa.co.uk/docs/125/DBC_Advice.pdf…
Can You Recover Losses Caused By The Financial Crisis?
In the recent case of Rubenstein v. HSBC Bank plc the High Court found that HSBC had mis-sold a life insurance bond to an investor. The investor lost approximately £180,000 of his capital following the onset of…
No Reform This Parliamentary Term For Cohabiting Couples
The number of couples deciding to cohabit either prior to or instead of marriage is continuing to rise and the subject matter is accordingly high on the agenda for the Law Commission. It has often been remarked…
MADE: Festival - In Review
The Company Commercial department at Wake Smith LLP, gives his review on another successful year at the 2011 MADE: Festival. This year's speakers certainly made an impressive line up with Dr Vince Cable MP,…
Can You Have a Happy Divorce?
Marriages break down for many reasons and often the reason for the breakdown can affect not only how a couple conduct the divorce but also their long-term behaviour towards each other. As the law stands there…
Take Prudent Approach To Protect Park Hill Investment
Solicitors in Sheffield are advising investors in the new Park Hill development, which has now opened some show rooms; to be aware of the risks with buying property off plan. Upon completion the iconic development…
*UPDATE* Should legal representation be allowed at disciplinary hearings?
We have previously written about the trend towards allowing legal representation at disciplinary hearings where the outcome could affect the employee's profession. In the case of R (on the application of G)…
