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Weightmans LLP complete merger with Ford & Warren

Unlawful detention: significant damages awarded in legal case

Helping to reduce the gender earnings gap at the personal-injury Bar

New managing partner

“Forever chemicals” — report spells out the “staggering” cost of remediation

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report

Court of Appeal clarifies the causation test under ‘at the premises’ business interruption policies

Personal Injury Discount Rate: Scotland & Northern Ireland set new +0.5% rate

EU product liability reform – what are the implications for the UK?

Are football referees employees?

Is it necessary to exhaust the internal grievance process before a repudiatory breach of contract occurs?

Renters Rights Bill – what does it mean for registered providers?

Delay to the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023

Thatcham asks Government to address motor sector challenges

Darzi review

Weightmans upholds its position as a leader in ESG with new partnership

Proposed rent increases under s.13 Housing Act 1998 - who has the jurisdiction?

Next steps: Reflecting on retail’s latest equal pay casualty

Sentencing VLOs in health and safety cases – is change on the horizon?

Legal 500 hall of famer joins Weightmans’ team of ESG experts in London

The Oasis comeback: What’s The Story?

New Homes Accelerator — what do government plans mean for housebuilders?

Research Reveals Airport Hotspots for Parking Violations, with Luton in the Lead

Six students complete internship with Weightmans through Everton in the Community partnership

Leading planning lawyer joins built environment team in Birmingham

EAT found that a change in care home provider was not a business transfer for some and a change in service provision for others

Drones – making aspirations a reality

Portal claims data – second quarter sees significant reduction in EL and PL volumes

“WFH” (Working from Holiday) – survey reveals a “switched on” working population

The “humble’’ ham sandwich – study flags diabetes risk

Long Covid – The Lancet publishes new clinical review

The Arbitration Bill

Employee ownership trusts: rising taxes and economic shifts

UK inheritance tax changes under a new Labour government

Labour government tax changes: can we expect increased capital gains tax rates?

New rules on allocation of tips

Genium X4 microprocessor knee — redefining amputee mobility

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry: reflections on approaching the Phase 2 Report

Disney purport that Disney+ terms and conditions prevent wrongful lawsuit being brought

New government, new water sector regulation

Vicarious liability – the latest - DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & AG [2024] EWCA Civ 841

Fire safety in care homes: how do I protect my business and how do I challenge the fire service?

Office for Students updates guidance on harassment and sexual misconduct

The new duty of candour: will it apply to me and what will my obligation be?

28% deals increase in first six months for Weightmans’ corporate team in Newcastle

Assisted suicide

Assessing mental capacity — getting it in the right order

New partner signals growth for Weightmans’ Glasgow office

New powers to search, freeze and forfeit crypto assets

Mental Health Law Briefing

The Arbitration Bill – one of the Labour Government’s legislative priorities

What should employers do when they’re made aware of criminal charges against an employee?

The new duty to prevent Sexual Harassment in the workplace

Weightmans’ commitment to ESG integration once again rewarded with ISO certifications in environment and energy management

High Court guidance on the basis of criminal investigation, Home Office Counting Rules and deletion of police records

Hamilton Corporate Member Ltd & Others v Afghan Global Insurance Ltd & Others [2024] EWHC 1426 (Comm)

‘Words have Wings’: Equality Act change extends discrimination protection

Future action on silicosis?

Do decision makers need to have knowledge of a protected disclosure to establish a whistleblowing claim?

Surveyors and fire safety — Important changes

CQC Single Assessment Framework update

Secret Commission Claims on the Rise in Energy Broker Litigation

HSE prosecute for asbestos and dust failings

Weightmans success- Chambers High Net Worth 2024

PIDR – The clock is ticking

Kings Speech discusses Employment, Business and Transport

Changes to consumer law

RIBA Publishes New Principal Designer Contract

Changes to competition law

The King's Speech talks Employment Rights and Equal Pay

Bridging Representation Gaps at Inquests: Actions for Organisations

EU act to ban food flavouring

Surgery often ineffective for most mesothelioma patients

The changing face of compensation claims

Labour's Plan for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls

Labour — what can the financial services sector expect now?

Retail & leisure: a summary of Labour’s potential changes on the sectors

Labour's Election Victory: Impact on UK Transport & Logistics

Election results: The impact on the manufacturing sector with a focus on health & safety

Labour Landslide: Anticipating Changes in Energy & Utilities

New partner joins national private wealth team

Labour and leasehold

A new Labour Government: All change for employment law?

One – nil to Jeremy Vine in libel claim

The Employment Law Election?

Weightmans report most successful year to date

Right To Work Checks — Update

Writs and Warrants: Can you really trust the process?

Why must employers assess the characteristics of employees?

Autonomy in aviation — Law Commission consults on UK regulatory framework as lawyers call for a new human right

Can police officer pre-attestation conduct amount to gross misconduct?

Can contract workers claim indirect discrimination against a principal whom they were working for?

Liability of individuals in discrimination cases

EAT confirms the requirements for effectively settling future claims in a settlement agreement

Weightmans awarded highest ESG rating by EcoVadis

Weightmans reappointed to £100m NEPO legal services framework

New partner joins national financial services team

Laycock revisited: A Claimant’s refusal to undergo medical examination – when will the court impose a stay?

Poll reveals hearing loss in the younger generation

MOD faces toxic air claims

Calls for the next government to remove asbestos from all schools

Health and safety reform? What could we expect from a new Labour Government?

Fitness for human habitation claims – what are they worth?

Managing EURO 2024 Festivities as Employers

Financial Fraud Hotspots

Limitation periods for unfair prejudice petitions following Zedra – a landmark case

Evidential disputes in trespass to person permission hearings

Domestic violence protection orders when the victim is not supportive

Weightmans promote 15 to partner

Supreme Court hands down Judgment unanimously overturning landmark court ruling in Japanese Knotweed claim

CyXcel announce two new hires to lead North American expansion

Japanese knotweed – Davies v Bridgend CBC – a welcome decision for defendants

Death by dangerous cycling — a new offence?

Summary of blood inquiry report

General Election 2024: Alert for property insurers

Labour’s new deal: all change for employment law?

Weightmans appointed to legal services panel to support Sanctuary

Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) – a time to be concerned?

Weightmans welcomes new legal director to police team

Regulators under review: Government to review Care Quality Commission’s effectiveness

CRU claims data – the end of “compensation culture”?

Weightmans announce ESG Advisory Group

Talc products — asbestos settlement appears close

Changes to death certification from September 2024

Research reveals UK regions with the most unclaimed estates

‘The law of apologies’ — consultation launched with reform likely

Weightmans’ commitment to apprentices recognised at major awards

Overwork and “burnout” — how should employers respond?

Independent review of social housing provider’s damp and mould reporting procedures

Liability for the acts of senior management for economic crimes

Three new partners join Weightmans in London and Liverpool

Open justice — proposed rule change will increase transparency

Service and registered addresses

Fairness of dismissal — where there is a breakdown in the working relationship

ACAS publishes guidance on the new Carer’s Leave Entitlement

New social housing consumer standards have taken effect

Government launches new disability guide with CIPD

Disability Discrimination claims can be costly

UK strike law incompatible with human rights

Weightmans announces CyXcel expansion to North America

Weightmans scoop major award at Legal 500 ESG Awards 2024

Mesothelioma — latest research paints a mixed picture for patients

39% of Brits Sign Contracts Without Understanding Them, Survey Finds

New water industry Special Administration Regime

Real estate student accommodation (PBSA) market insight — Glasgow, Scotland and UK wide

Mesothelioma litigation — Leading Counsel’s fees disallowed on costs assessment

Vaping link to raised risk of heart failure

Court fees set to increase by 10% from May 2024

Equality Act defences to possession claims — High Court ruling on application of section 15 test

Is a building manager an Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act?

New appointments give Weightmans a boost in the Midlands

Weightmans join regional Mayor to tackle race inequality

Weightmans elect new senior partner, as David Lewis retires

Family friendly rights upgraded

Holiday Pay: Your Essential Guide to the new rules

Duty of care to university students: Important Supreme Court decision

Breaches of procurement procedural rules

False or misleading documents or statements

Mixed injury claims clarification at last

Judicial College Guidelines — increases to the guideline rates

Appeal resolves asbestos uncertainty

Extended Redundancy Protection for pregnant employees and new parents

Is dismissal considered a reasonable response when an employee makes a racist joke?

Reasonable adjustments — A Timely reminder

Fire and Re-hire: the updated statutory code of practice

Highways Act (Amendment) Bill

Seven Weightmans team members make Thomson Reuters’ Stand Out Lawyers list

Weightmans win big at Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards

Changing dynamics of families

Ransomware is rocketing — but should you pay it?

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

Weightmans advise HSS Hire Group Plc in £23m transaction

Global ethical business report

From Cheshire West to Peterborough — a judicial attempt to narrow the definition of deprivation of liberty?

Closing a loophole with the new failure to prevent fraud offence: What you need to know

Novel heads of loss — loss of chance of inheritance

Spring Budget 2024: highlights of the budget and what it means for you

International Women's Day

The importance of making a Will and keeping it updated

ECCTA changes to Companies House

Changes following the Powers of Attorney Act 2023

Can whistleblowing claims be brought after the signing of a COT3 agreement?

Menopause guidance introduced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Employer Liability for Harassment and TUPE Transfers

‘Long COVID’ — the latest developments

Retail crime — “a crisis that needs action”

A last-minute bump in the road for the widely anticipated Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Surrogacy — progress and proposed Reform

Application for financial proceedings after an overseas divorce

The road to Martyn's Law: all change?

Weightmans bolsters London position with several major new hires

Traffic Commissioners to examine agency driver arrangements more closely

Weightmans shortlisted in key categories at Legal 500 ESG Awards 2024

Mental Health Burnout — Report calls for a national summit led by Government

Children in Crisis: Legal considerations for care in a paediatric setting

What’s coming up in Family Law in Scotland in 2024

Update on Immigration Rules Changes 2024

High Court confirms police officer’s power in custody to seize clothes

Employment Tribunal Claims: A move towards compulsory ADR?

A helpful landlord is not liable for carrying out improvement works

Weightmans in Manchester kick-starts 2024 with new partner

Fully remote working — a way forward?

Immigration Changes 2024: A Reminder

‘Clearing The Air’ – report calls for removal of all asbestos in schools and hospitals

The approach to applications for late expert evidence

Ofwat modifies water company licences to introduce customer-focused principles

Mediation: getting the timing right

Implementing “Right Care Right Person” — easier said than done for police forces?

Weightmans awarded UK Top 10 employer status

Heartbreak Neighbourhoods

Varying spousal maintenance for equitable outcomes

Motor Finance Commission

Awaab’s Law — the timescale for repairs

The end of secondary victim claims in clinical negligence? Paul, Polmear and Purchase appeals fail

The extension of FRCs: a guide to “contracting out”

The forecast for Family Law in 2024

Rare update on costs in civil protective orders and the future of the standard of proof

CTS cyberattack: why MSPs must make security an ongoing priority

Supreme Court decision in HXA v Surrey County Council; YXA v Wolverhampton City Council. Judgment handed down

The cost of care

Upper Tribunal gives guidance on effects of Schedule 8 of the Building Safety Act

Update on Proximate Cause in Insurance — Court of Appeal unanimously dismiss Exeter’s University’s Appeal

A tale of two disabilities

Low level asbestos exposure — what constitutes “a material increase in risk”?

Housing Association ordered to pay over £145,000 in damages by the County Court under Housing Act 1988 after unlawful eviction

CFC and Weightmans to launch UK Cyber Monitoring Centre

CyXcel announced as a finalist in the 2024 Cyber Insurance Awards Europe

Weightmans has been successful in High Court contempt proceedings in the case of Metroline Limited v Mr Diego Barbosa Araujo

Divisible or indivisible injury? It might be immaterial

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in housing conditions claims — what does the future hold?

Weightmans featured in The Legal 500's second UK Green Guide 2024 Edition

Challenging expert evidence

Retail violence — Government launches Project Pegasus

Amendments to the Equality Act 2010 — Retaining European protections for UK employees

HSE Summary Statistics Release 2023

Supreme Court rejects limitation defence in secret commission claim

Charity law update

Autumn Statement 2023 — highlights and what it means

Transgender Awareness Week — Supporting transitioning employees

The legalisation of assisted suicide

Use of Regulation 13 in dispensing with probationary constables

Responsibilities for after-care under s117 Mental Health Act: The Supreme Court’s Judgment

Retained EU Law reform — draft statutory instrument published

The right to choose — belief and dilemmas in capacity assessments

Ben Troke new healthcare partner in Leeds office

A rise in Housing Ombudsman complaints — Testing times for landlords

The new Provider Selection Regime

The Times best law firms 2024 list

An update on section 21 notices

False imprisonment and mentally unwell detainees

Information Commissioner lacks jurisdiction over US corporation monitoring behaviour of data subjects in the UK for foreign law enforcement

Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home

Suspected failings in the regulation of combined sewer overflows

Holiday pay: Supreme Court decision increases financial exposure for employers

Fixed recoverable costs in lower damages clinical negligence claims

International private wealth expert joins Weightmans

The importance of gas safety in homes and the protection of vulnerable tenants

Weightmans successfully repudiates de minimis noise-induced hearing loss claim and recovers expenses

HSE statistics 2022/23

Restrictive covenants in franchising

Lord Scarbrough and the Trustees of Lumley Castle return to the helm

Can a share incentive plan transfer under TUPE?

To what extent will solicitors’ compulsory professional indemnity insurance provide cover for liabilities which include the firm’s fees?

Reasonable adjustments in the application process

Global digital transformation and cyber security experts launch first-of-its-kind business

Privacy Shield 3.0: The UK-US Data Bridge has been announced

Building Safety Act: Court of Appeal provides guidance on interpretation of provisions

Home Office publishes (more) changes to UK Immigration Rules

RAAC “shambles” – full disclosure awaited as asbestos fears voiced

Thrills and spills: another win for Weightmans’ sports team

The Civil Justice Council publishes final report on Pre-Action Protocols

The RAAC crisis — are there professional indemnity claims “bubbling” under?

Weightmans further strengthens European presence with merger

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) — why school closures are just the tip of the iceberg?

Weightmans moves in the Midlands

Weightmans and Caldy are the perfect match as firm announces sponsorship

Are restrictions to “lost years” claims set to be challenged?

Weightmans strengthens police team with triple hire

High court’s warning about issuing in the Royal Courts of Justice

The burden of proof in ASB injunctions

Assumption of responsibility and omissions — a new era for public authorities?

JC Guidelines

An important decision for cross-border cases

Legal costs jurisdiction challenge

Accident on board flight

Filmed trials and court hearings in France

Contributory negligence and children

The European Commission adopts new adequacy decision for EU-US data flows — a UK perspective

Pedestrian hit by tractor

Cyclists who kill pedestrians

Can an employee be fairly dismissed in the absence of a dismissal meeting?

Immigration updates

Record turnover at Weightmans as the firm sees 22% growth

The Supreme Court’s view on the engagement of Article 2 ECHR

Claims inflation — solvency warning issued to insurers

The Building Safety Act 2022: Extension of Limitation periods

Draft investigation reports — can they be disclosed as part of Tribunal proceedings?

Time to review the reserve?

Subconscious discrimination — Should this be taken into account when considering a direct discrimination complaint?

Personal Injury Discount Rate

Weightmans announces new additions to the Glasgow family team

“Fundamental reform” on the horizon for the Traffic Commissioners?

Weightmans welcomes three more experts to Glasgow

A closer look at the Renters Reform Bill

Is an employer liable for the acts of a third party?

A reflection on economic challenges for the UK construction industry in 2023

Home Standard breaches — the need for periodic safety inspections in the social housing sector

Successful application under section 127 IA 1986

Smarter Regulation: Changes to working time, TUPE and restrictive covenants announced

What is deprivation of liberty?

Weightmans and Everton in the Community sets students on path to success

Six star lawyer completes world marathon series

Fixed recoverable costs

NEC dispute resolution procedure

Turning a blind eye — what is required to condone dishonesty

Aston v City of Liverpool YMCA — A leap of faith?

Weightmans promotes 11 to partner in latest round of promotions

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill — Forewarned is forearmed

Liberty Protection Safeguards in limbo

The Supreme Court's judgment on the limits of the exercise of parental responsibility

Retained Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022

Mild TBI and dementia — court confirms still no causal link

£700,000 hearing loss award for former marine

LEGAL COMMENT: Weightmans experts respond to proposed surrogacy reforms

A useful reminder of when solicitors owe duties to third parties

Is Gretna Green going to become popular again for runaway couples?

Is it fair to discipline an employee because of his aggressive behaviour which arose because of his disability?

Employment Appeal Tribunal takes rare look at ‘marital status’ discrimination

War exclusion upheld in relation to damage caused by controlled detonation of World War 2 bomb at Exeter University

Striking the balance — the risks of pre-inquest admissions

The National Deprivation of Liberty Court

Restrictions on the private lives of police officers under conduct investigations

Family of deceased awarded £250,000 for loss of society

Weightmans welcomes new police partner

Asbestos exposure prior to 1965 — foreseeability is determined by “the standards of the day”

Bar set too high for nightclub in slipping accident

HM Land Registry delays leaving lenders in limbo

Weightmans set to move in Birmingham

Weightmans improves ESG literacy with bespoke training programme

Occupiers cannot extinguish their liability for lighting

Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions: Court of Appeal decision clarifies sentencing options for committals

The Evolution of Martyn’s Law: the Protect Duty

The Charities Act 2022 — key changes for trustees and their advisors

Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’: Confusion reigns over unconscious bias?

Court of Appeal decision on mixed injury cases: What does it mean for you?

Weightmans wins place on national NHS legal framework

Claimant falls short in proving liability for statutory breach post ERRA

Regaining control in vexatious litigation

Court of Appeal case demonstrates uncertainty and complexity for unmarried separating couples

Causation and material contribution in birth injury claims — a victory for claimants?

Harpur Trust v Brazel: Consultation proposes tidy-up of complex holiday pay rules

Weightmans successfully defends Metropolitan Police in a recent case involving debt claims

Clinical negligence — a High Court decision on quantum

And so it begins!

The future of flexible working — what do employers need to know?

Adapting to the new CQC approach: guidance for healthcare providers

Building Safety Act 2022 continues to evolve

Working in cold weather — how employers and organisations can mitigate the risks

Slip on ice — no duty to grit car park

Landmark ruling finds Covid vaccine dismissals did not discriminate

Adjudication enforcement: arbitration provisions

A challenge to French succession planning? Key takeaways for those with assets in France

Co-location of energy could significantly cut the cost of expanding renewables

The crisis within the Family Court and Non-Court alternatives

HSE statistics show rising cost of workplace stress, depression and anxiety

Weightmans makes triple hire for national healthcare team

Landmark legal case highlights value of injunctions in cyber attack cases

Inheritance tax and siblings: proposed reform

Kanwarjit Singh Juj v John Lewis Partnership PLC

MoJ Portal interim payments — A long awaited decision on paragraph 7.12!

A review of the Supreme Court decision in Guest v Guest

Subject access requests, delays and claims

The headlines from the decisions in Stonegate, Greggs and Various Eateries

Proposed reform to the rights of cohabitants in England and Wales

Does The EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill spell the end for existing Health and Safety Regulations?

The Court of Appeal assess insurers’ potential to challenge credit hire claims within the MOJ portal

The purpose of public inquiries: learning lessons from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Is the cost-of-living crisis causing more people to divorce?

‘Return of the cap’? Public sector exit payments: consultation on new controls process

Liability for trespassers

Changes to Capital Gains Tax rules on divorce and dissolution

Consultation on qualified one-way costs shifting closes

Part year workers — how should leave be calculated?

Digital right to work checks for British and Irish Citizens

Can the occupier and employer both be liable?

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The Building Safety Act 2022

Human Rights Act 1998 Article 3 — no retrospective engagement

New Mental Health Bill 2022

Concerns over delays to register lasting powers of attorneys

Concussion — One too many hurdles?

The OIC process one year in — what do we know?

Has compensation culture bitten the dust?

Non-fatal collisions. New offences in force from 28 June 2022

Weightmans announces financial results

Weightmans and RadcliffesLeBrasseur complete merger

Unfair dismissal: Must a finding of discrimination always make dismissal unfair?

Helpful court guidance for police forces on when and how to apply for SROs

Clarifications to the 2018 prescription act in Scotland

Lawyer represents Team GB in Europe

Weightmans announces latest promotions

Weightmans grows national healthcare team with Newcastle appointments

Construction industry worker shortage — is the frontier worker permit the answer?

The High Court considers the validity of tenancies granted by fraudulent employees of the landlord

Further update: right to work (RTW) checks

Employee privacy: E-mails sent from business account not confidential says Court of Appeal

PFI update — insurance premium risk sharing and expiry

Damages Claims Portal

Service charges and GP practices

Does the death of a vulnerable care home resident require an Article 2 inquest?

GP partnership disputes

The Upper Tribunal and restrictive covenants

An update on Owens v Owens

Policing and Crime Act and the Mental Health Act

Dr Michalak and the GMC

An analysis of the law relative to quantification of damages in fatal claims north and south of the England/Scotland border

All change in the Family Court — a review of recent reforms designed to improve efficiency

Changes in divorce and civil partnership legislation

Grievances: Can we dismiss an employee who raises serial complaints?

When can a visit visa be used for European Union construction workers instead of the points-based immigration system?

Weightmans appoints Stuart Whittle as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer

Functional Neurological Disorder: Finding order within the disorder

Highway Code changes 2022: what do they mean for motorcyclists?

Weightmans appointed to NHS Resolution new Legal Framework panels

Weightmans acquires MatterLab following landmark AI and data project

The duty of care owed by police: a useful restatement

Highway Code Changes 2022: What does it mean for cyclists?

High Court rejects constructive trust and proprietary estoppel claims

New SDLT surcharge for Non-UK resident purchasers of UK residential property

Extension of the Article 2 ECHR boundaries?

The importance of natural justice in employee disciplinary hearings

Can gross negligence constitute gross misconduct?

The interaction between guardianship and DoLS

New Year, New Highway Code…

Health and Care Visa scheme expanded

Court of Appeal provides useful guidance given for horse owners on strict liability under Animals Act

Weightmans appoints new litigation partner to aviation team

Environment Act 2021 — Storm overflows

Weightmans secures trial win for one of the UK’s largest retailers

Less than 2 months to go: how to proactively resolve Christmas child arrangements disputes

Weightmans secures top law firm ranking

Contributory negligence: getting into a drunk driver’s car

Custody officer’s power to deny bail after charge on ‘own interest’ or ‘own protection’ grounds preserved

Can employers bypass collective bargaining? The Supreme Court decides

Court awards damages exceeding £1.3 million

Claimant jailed for seven months for contempt of court

Liquidated damages and partial possession

Supreme Court provides clarification in the Brownlie 2 decision

Trivial data breach claim struck out

Weightmans welcomes first apprentice solicitors

Case exposing dubious practice by motor engineers shifts goalposts for insurers

Weightmans secure discontinuance in large loss employer’s liability claim

Parenting decisions and gender dysphoria: what is the impact of the Court of Appeal decision in Bell/Tavistock?

A lesson in instructing experts in mental capacity assessments

Construction professionals: when will a duty of care arise to third parties?

Nuisance claim update

Fraud does not taint innocent partners

Will a contractual change be void under TUPE even if it benefits the employee?

Success fees in mesothelioma claims

National Security and Investment Act

When expert engineering evidence in a vehicle damage and credit hire claim is not what it seems

The law relating to divorce and civil partnership is changing

Entry on MID does not bind motor insurer

Trust compliance: What do trustees need to do?

Nervous shock and claims for psychiatric injury

HM Treasury Special Severance Payment Guidance Updated; the grip on the purse strings tighten

Changes to the QOCS in Scotland, from 30 June 2021

Brexit — the impact on the construction sector

Judge finds fundamental dishonesty after ex-employee lies about his previous claims history

An interim injunction against the world for a police informant

Under pressure: When a customer calls for an employee’s dismissal

Confirmation of the test for mental capacity to make a will

Prison authorities failed to keep a prisoner reasonably safe

The Charity Code of Governance

Failure by Spectra Drive to insure a credit hire vehicle leads to claim being dismissed on the grounds of illegality

Visiting Europe? To work, or not to work?

Aggregation in reinsurance

Removing the resident labour market test — transitional teething problems — or here to stay?

The Ockenden Review

Even Premier League footballers are owed a duty of care

Damages for malicious prosecution

Testing times: can an employer require workers to undertake mandatory COVID-19 tests?

Contracts for services — Another visitor visa option for short term workers entering the UK?

Lawful arrest — a case against Chelmsford Crown Court and Chief Constable of Essex

Al-Najar and others v The Cumberland Hotel (London) Limited 2020 EWCA 1716

Unlawful killing — the civil standard of proof

The importance of a valid notice of warranty claim — recent guidance from the courts

Tree falls and highway duties

A First Class decision on impecuniosity from the Court of Appeal

Ex turpi causa — Supreme Court

Weightmans launches new solicitor apprenticeships

Necessity to arrest for a search

HMRC increases estate investigations for Inheritance Tax

Court of Appeal decision in Cable v LV

Weightmans releases positive trainee retention figures

Emergency Services collaboration — the successes and pitfalls

Ogden working party releases 8th Edition of Ogden tables

A common-sense approach to Basic Hire Rates (BHR) evidence

De facto directors personally responsible for company contempt

Are expert reports in inquests privileged?

Forum shopping is alive and well: Villiers v Villiers Supreme Court decision

Goodenough v Chief Constable of Thames Valley (2020)

Gas safety certificates and the service of S21 notices

No tax relief for in-specie transfers

Disclosure of medical records to a personal representative — is a claim required?

Do not resuscitate, advance decisions, LPAs and safeguarding

Vicarious liability — the Supreme Court restores order

CPR amendments effective April 2020

Restrictive covenants in shareholders' agreements

Civil litigation update — success fees in Scotland

Court of Appeal issues guidance on restoring a dissolved company to the register

Weightmans Liverpool HQ made fit for the future

Breadwinner v homemaker: what happens on divorce?

Breach of healthcare guidelines in clinical negligence claims — guidelines or tramlines?

New pre-action protocols bring clarity for disrepair and possession claims

Electronic service of a Copley offer by text message deemed acceptable

Article 3 — the threshold for engagement

Weightmans expands into North East England

Credit hire costs, taxi drivers, loss of profit and the correct assessment of loss

Court of Protection clarifies rules for gifts made under Lasting Powers of Attorney

Rees and Others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis

TUPE: Obligation to maintain National Minimum Wage records moves to transferee

Will covertly recording a meeting always be gross misconduct?

Scarle v Scarle and the 'commorientes' rule: who died first?

Navigating auto-renewal contracts and unfair terms

An executor’s right of indemnity

Four promoted to Equity Partnership at Weightmans

Beyond the Employment Tribunal: what happens next when a claim just won’t go away?

Do we need to record all employee working time? New case from the ECJ

A reminder on the succession of farming tenancies

Weightmans promotes 103 as new roles created

Lewis v Tindale, MIB and another — MIB liability for claims outside the scope of the Uninsured and Untraced Drivers Agreements

Trust fined for false imprisonment of patient

The Scottish Compulsory Pre-Action Protocol — Binding admissions

Defamation, Jurisdiction & Forum Non Conveniens

Personal liability of directors: Could you be caught out?

Changes to the Financial Ombudsman Service

‘Use’ of a vehicle — an opportunity missed?

Doctors who are subject to a GMC interim suspension should continue to be paid, decides Court of Appeal

Expenses in the Scottish Courts — new rules

Redundancy pay (and other statutory limits) to rise again

Claiming a breach of section 41 of the Highways Act 1980

Can a claimant insist that an employment tribunal judgment is removed from the online public record?

Liability, chain of causation, Contributory Negligence, Art 75 and meaningful degree of negligence

Cameron v Hussain, LV and MIB — Normal 'service' is resumed for untraced driver cases

Weightmans secures government grant for AI and data project that will transform legal services

Specific performance for breach of repairing covenant at Beetham Tower

Disability discrimination: what counts as ‘unfavourable’ treatment?

Proving race discrimination: Our success in Court of Appeal

Weightmans lawyer helps to make history as Emmeline Pankhurst statue is unveiled in Manchester

Holiday Pay: Important new case on ‘carry over’ and pay in lieu of annual leave

Avoid a contractual own goal — the importance of entire agreement clauses

Universal credit — delays and the impact on divorced or divorcing couples

Weightmans launches specialist Aviation team

Defendants are entitled to pre action disclosure of impecuniosity evidence

The danger of non-disclosure in acquisitions

Ill health retirement: Will a flawed procedure always be discriminatory?

Cavanagh v Witley Parish Council, Court of Appeal

Duty of care owed by A&E receptionist

A shift in the accepted legal understanding of what constitutes a marriage

The scope of the liability of the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) as an emanation of the UK state

Duty of care, negligence and assumption of responsibility

Industry-wide trucks cartel facing massive legal claim in UK tribunal

Late acceptance of a Part 36 Offer does not automatically give rise to indemnity costs

Emergency services owe duty of care to individual following 999 call

Coroner’s Inquests and Article 2 — Fernandes endorsed by the UK Courts

When is a member in “pensionable service”?

Injunctions: when can an employee stop us from suspending them?

Contribution claims between insurers in mesothelioma cases — limitation and basis of assessment of quantum

The duty to warn and the limited application of Chester v Afshar

Weightmans partners with University of Liverpool and Kira Systems to develop AI capable of legal reasoning

KA v MA — A Reminder of the Value of a Pre Nuptial Agreement

The burden of proof in Article 5 claims

Monitoring Officer Handbook Interview

Covert surveillance and privacy at work: Important new case-law

Multiple allegations of misconduct: Tread carefully to avoid unfair dismissal

Unfair Dismissal on the expiry of a Fixed Term Contract

Police immunity — Hill misunderstood?

Police obstruction and self-defence

An exercise in discretion: Robert Carroll v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester

Personal injury, Negligence, Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

Limitation and jurisdiction — The Care Act and recovery of care home fees

A point of interest

Court of Appeal rules on the case of IBM v Dalgleish and others

Equal pay update: three new cases you need to know about

When work transfers overseas, what happens to the staff (and does TUPE apply)?

The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 is not retrospective

Industrial relations update: five new cases

Putting assets out of reach of creditors

Calculating strike pay deductions

TL v Chief Constable of Surrey

McCarthy v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police

S.11 repairing obligations in the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Judgment reminds employers of the risk of reinstatement orders

Recoverable damages for wasted staff costs

Employment termination payments, tax and injury to feelings

Important judgment on the accrual of holiday during long term sickness

Restricting where your former employees work can be reasonable says High Court

Stopping e-mail access to absent employee was unlawful discrimination

Walker v Metropolitan Police

Holiday pay claims: new limits introduced

Manufacturer may not be liable even if a product is defective

New inheritance rules came into force on 1 October 2024 for people who don’t have a will

Christopher Edwards v London Borough of Sutton [2016] EWCA Civ 1005

A director’s authority to bind a company

Are the courts prepared to rule on academic judgement?

Reasonable redeployment

Share purchase agreements and restrictive covenants

Retla clauses and bills of lading

Religious dress at work: conflicting opinions

Do you know which jurisdiction governs your contract?

Limitation matters — or does it?

The cost of reasonable adjustments

Changes to share buy backs

ACoP for the CDM 2015 Regulations?

Port or berth charter — who pays for delay?

Misconduct linked to disability — new case law

Whistleblowing: who can claim?

Allotment rents increase unlawful

The evolving landscape of foreseeability in tree root subsidence cases

An improper purpose

Preece v JD Wetherspoons plc

Breakdown of relationships justifies dismissal

TUPE the final word — it's static not dynamic

How much HR involvement is appropriate in a disciplinary process?

Adding insult to injury? Taxation of awards for discrimination

LVI — A fresh approach for defendants

Colour Quest Ltd v Total Downstream UK Plc

Changes to notification of auditor resignations

Weightmans to merge with Mace & Jones

Learning from mistakes and implementing change from public inquiries – the recurring calls to plug the gap

World Mental Health Day – The Positive Workplace Trends

An update on the scope of fundamental dishonesty

New measures to combat violence against women and girls

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 – What’s in, What’s out, and What’s next

Information sharing between mental health services and a patient’s family

Working from home – how employers should manage safety

Weightmans sees legal directory rankings boost for both lawyers and practice areas

The Housing Ombudsman “Learning from: Severe Maladministration” in respect of decants – a review

Police response to stalking and the use of stalking protection orders

Recent AA report highlights young drivers at greater risk on UK roads

Employment Right Bill Series – Flexible Working “Further Flexion”

Clinical Negligence Claims Agreement 2024 Guidance for Trusts

The offence of failing to prevent fraud - implications for those seeking or placing D&O or Management Liability policies

The growing threat of AI-Enabled Fraud in large loss claims

Selling to individuals: are your terms enforceable?

Regulation: the SRA seeks powers to levy unlimited fines

The importance of an expert witness: Joseph Mcilwraith v Bluevale Structures Limited

Small claims court shoulders the burden of personal injury claims

Fresh campaign demands removal of asbestos from public buildings

Merseyside fatality – paint thinning chemical implicated

Buying a business before the Budget – what you need to know

Can comments regarding physical characteristics principally related to one gender amount to sex related harassment?

Update on CS3D

Weightmans launch new book on how to master and implement innovation in law firms

Public authorities’ duty of care no longer in flux?

Pilot of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to begin in November 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Wages and NI costs increase

Autumn Budget 2024: highlights, comment and what it means for you

Autumn Budget 2024: The highlights and impact on the retail and leisure sector

Driving change: how the 2024 Autumn Budget will impact the transport and logistics sector

Mental Health First Aiders – the pros and cons for organisations

The Times newspaper names Weightmans as one of the best law firms in the country

The new rules on preventing sexual harassment at work

Weightmans scoops two national awards for See the Possibility

New Guidance issued on the Corporate Offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud

Interpretation of a company’s Articles of Association in relation to the sale of shares of an outgoing shareholder - Fair Value or Market Value?

Employment Rights Bill Series: The Pendulum Swings on Industrial Relations

Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims – fixed recoverable costs (FRC) payable and the potential cost implications of defendants settling at different stages

Employment Rights Bill Series: The Fair Work Agency

AI revolution meets regulation: how the Health and Safety Executive is regulating AI

Update on the draft Mental Health Bill

Flexible Working in Construction

Covid Healthcare Workers Litigation – outcome paused pending Inquiry findings

Lung cancer screening – will this lead to an increase in personal injury cases?

A Closer Look: Directors’ Duties

Glasgow team scoop top prize at Herald Law Awards

Mental Health dominates HSE Workplace Statistics - 2023/2024

Weightmans trainees and apprentices aim to inspire tomorrow’s legal stars

Leading lawyer joins Weightmans’ healthcare practice in Newcastle

Removal of police vetting from a probationer is reasonable

Why “Micro-Walks” may be the key to better health

Renters Rights Bill – an update and a call for evidence

Specialised adult eating disorder inpatient service: Consultation

The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill: a new legal framework for cryptoassets and its impact on divorce and dissolution proceedings

Mixed results for compensators as the Lord Chancellor announces her review of the Whiplash Regulations

Employment Rights Bill Series: Dismissal and Re-engagement - Tying the Hands of employers?

ESG will mitigate the risk to UK companies of international environmental, health & safety and human rights claims brought in the UK courts

New partner joins Weightmans’ corporate team in Manchester

PREDiCT: Spotlight on General Damages Claims Inflation analysis

Improper behaviour during pre-termination negotiations (protected conversations)

Rehabilitation Reimagined : The power of Virtual Reality in Therapy

Legionnaires disease – fine of almost £1 million for Housing Association

Lithium Batteries: Power comes with risk

Budget CGT changes – still time to act?

Painstaking Process

Protection of workers against sexual misconduct – a round up of the many recent developments for NHS HR / People practitioners

Premium Finance Market study

Weightmans brings in new travel insurance team following strong growth

Update: eVisas

Personal injury discount rate (PIDR) change brings certainty

Update on Law Commission review of LTA 1954 - first consultation paper published

Dispute Resolution in NHS Primary Care Contracts

Employment Rights Bill series: Further rules on fair tipping

Assisted Dying – The Legal Process and Practicalities

Triple success for Weightmans’ ESG leadership

RTB consultation

Personal Injury Discount Rate: England & Wales set new +0.5% rate

Class actions in the UK - the changing face of compensation claims

Home Office publishes new guidance on stalking

The importance of adequate reasoning in misconduct panel decisions

Clarifying Suitable Alternative Employment under Regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental leave Regulations

Damages for Personal Injury in Scotland – change is afoot

ERB – First set of proposed amendments: what it means and what to expect

Silent Nights and Data Rights: Father Christmas’ Data Protection Compliance

The Family Court publishes its first Annual Report – how are we doing?

The call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour and government proposals to regulate NHS managers

Receptionist dismissed after manager said she was not ‘dark enough’ to be offended by racist comments

ERB Series: Small but significant changes to the statutory sick pay system

Insurance sector response to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The twelve most common Christmas accidents

Elf ‘n’ Safety

Festive spirits and legal hangovers

12 Frauds of Christmas – The Naughty List

HSE to target Local Authorities

Why the changing Employment Law landscape is likely to bring more expense for EPLI insurers

Can’t get a break

Five new partners and raft of senior hires for Weightmans’ insurance team

Possession orders from discretionary to mandatory ground (004) what you need to know

New Clean Power 2030 and National Planning Policy Framework Announcements

Case update: could comments about accent be harassment?

UK Green Taxonomy Consultation

DHSC Consultation response on the notification of restrictive practices

Devolution, Devolution, Devolution

Changes to Residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in 2025: What You Need to Know

Family business owners need to take action as we head into 2025

Lessons in love: Why Standish v Standish demonstrates that it is vital for estate planning professionals and family lawyers to work together

Newcastle corporate team complete record number of deals for 2024

Clarification on slot charterers’ right to limit liability under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (as amended)

Weightmans makes top five in UK’s Top Employers list

Working in cold weather conditions – what are the responsibilities of an employer?

"Not dark enough to be offended" – Hotel Receptionist wins Tribunal claim

Cautionary tales amongst the fraud successes

EL Claims volumes - the new norm?

Personal Injury Claims - Psychosocial flags

Acute mental illness linked to pollution?

Building Safety – Reflections and Projections

Claims proceed in UK for overseas supplier failings

High Court finds apparent bias at CQC

ERB Series: Zero Hours Contracts and Guaranteed Hours: A Zero-Sum policy?

Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill

Faulty razor leads to a close shave

Catriona Wolfenden makes The Lawyer Hot 100 2025 list

Landmark judgment in decade-old litigation against Shell plc as Court of Appeal rejects “global claims” approach

High Court upholds referee’s decision

A strengthening of the member conduct regime in England?

English courts willing to determine claims brought by overseas workers that formed part of Dyson’s supply chain

New “Bench Book” released titled Chief Coroner’s Guidance for Coroners on the Bench

Death: Diagnosis, Confirmation, and Certification

AI on the horizon - how to avert contractual disputes in a developing AI landscape

The future of business: are we seeing the end of sustainability or a nascent transition to a ‘new normal’?

Justice Committee launches Inquiry into the County Court

Travel and cross border- accidents abroad and forum conveniens

Claims inflation: The continuing rise in credit hire claims

Consumer reviews: new prohibitions under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

First order for compulsory mediation

Access injunctions — committal or forced entry?

Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to solve the housing crisis: A warning from the construction industry on skills shortage

Without prejudice but with consequences – unpacking Morris v Williams [2025]

Weightmans nominated in seven categories at Legal 500 ESG Awards 2025

Weightmans advise on the acquisition of London Irish rugby club

Police Vetting | Di Maria Judgement Briefing

Spinal Injuries: Treatment Innovations and Developments

Are expert reports in inquests privileged and protected from disclosure?

Automated Vehicles – EU Publish Regulation on General Product Safety

Tinnitus Awareness Week-survey reveals referral delays

Protected characteristics, dismissal and discrimination: where is the line for employers?

‘Lost years’ claims: Judgment awaited in leapfrog appeal to the Supreme Court

Air Pollution responsible for over 1100 new cancer cases each year

UK life expectancy stalls - obesity is the main cause

No Notice, No Claim: the conditions precedent in JCT forms of contract

Franchising – Is it time to review your restrictive covenants?

UK Farmers Face a £300,000 Inheritance Tax Shock

EAT Guidance on the level of injury to feelings awards at tribunal: when are they excessive?

Navigating the rapids: the current state of the English law of crypto-assets

Weightmans secures place on The Guinness Partnership’s £9.25m legal services framework

Care Quality Commission prosecution cases continue

Ofgem consults on grid connection reform package

Safeguarding incidents and independent investigators – how best to use them?

Respect Orders — what do we know?

PFAS: The first UK Claims?

How to overcome delays with the Building Safety Regulator

Recent UK public law climate litigation and its lessons for insurers

Cyber Monitoring Centre – co-led by CyXcel, a Weightmans business - officially starts categorising cyber events

Weightmans sign up to Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

Weightmans relocates Glasgow office

Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Guidelines – Rebuttal Study published

ERB Series: Day 1 right to claim unfair dismissal

Weightmans has more stand-out lawyers than ever before

Turning tides of investor priorities: anti-greenwashing and the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

Data Claims and the Small Claims Track

Compulsory mediation in Housing Conditions Claims

Employment Rights Bill Series continued

Stark warning regarding unlawful surrogacy arrangements overseas

Three new partners join Weightmans in Manchester

Philip Nicholas secures discontinuance and recovery of costs for Esure against litigant in person

Rare High Court judgment on Closure Orders

Multiple award success for Weightmans

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules

Capital Gains Tax Update 2025

CyXcel achieve coveted NCSC Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Approved Vendor status

Weightmans advise on the procurement of seven new helicopters for the National Police Air Service

Changes to the NHS Pension Scheme from April 2025

How to avoid an estate passing to unintended beneficiaries

Understanding the importance of Reidweg -v- HCC (2024) – can insurers liable under the TPRAIA 2010 pursue third parties in contribution?

Long term consequences of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury suffered in a traumatic context

A warning shot for energy brokers? Secret commission and informed consent

Covert and Overt Recordings of Medical Examinations – A review of APIL’s new Guidance

The future of Employer’s Liability in the UK – a greater onus on employers insurers?

Judicial review: still a remedy of last resort?

Taking the stress out of civil litigation – procedural tactics for early repudiation

Pep Guardiola and the Art of the Amicable Divorce: One Couple, One Lawyer

The cost and benefit of exemplary co-operation – the judge will see fair play

Bank holidays 2024/2025

ERB Series: Employment Rights Bill moves from Commons to Lords

Collective competition proceedings against sewerage undertakers – the CAT delivers its verdict

Weightmans appoint Sarah Walton as first female managing partner

A New UK Arbitration Act 2025

Court of Appeal guidance on how a gross misconduct panel should analyse relevant factors

Promotions announced at Weightmans

Newsflash re BDW v Ardmore

Immigration rules changes — impact on the care sector

Weightmans acts for the successful Chief Constable in important Court of Appeal case regarding custody officers’ powers to remove detainee’s clothes

Tower Hamlets Brick Lane verdict and what it means in practice for councils

A world of change – the interplay between tariffs, supply chains and contracts

Weightmans appoint new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager

Express Financial Remedy Procedure

Assisted Dying In England & Wales – How did we get here?

Credit hire: A lesson in how a lack of attention to detail can damage recovery

New SRA Guidance for in-house lawyers

Weight placed on personal mitigation when considering reduction in rank following a finding of gross misconduct

Weightmans’ Newcastle corporate team records fastest ever start to a year for deal completions

Low level asbestos exposure – what constitutes “a material increase in risk” – Part 2

When can a package holiday be cancelled, and who foots the bill?

Vaping-health risks identified as study launched

What is the definition of a woman?

Borrowers beware – the negative pledge and the limited effect of implied terms

Motor insurers – running an illegality defence in the recent decision of Dormer v Wilson and others [2025]

Weighty matters: Fleet operators facing 6-figure fines and potential action from the Traffic Commissioner for inadvertent overloads

As the dust settles – the (un)intended consequences of Trump’s tariffs on UK businesses.

Causing serious injury by careless driving: nearly three years on

Virgin Media – a potential pensions bombshell?

Martyns Law - update

NIHL Diagnostic Guidelines - MLC Guidelines attract criticism at first instance hearing

Staying power — how to avoid claims incubation

New non-executive director appointed to Weightmans’ board

Unmasking Functional Neurological Disorder – truth or dare?

Foster carers are not ‘workers’ and can’t bring claims in the employment tribunal; or can they?

Inheritance Tax receipts soar for April 2024 to March 2025 tax year – why inheritance tax planning is more important than ever

A penny today or a pound tomorrow? – the economics of digital risk in the age of AI

Corporate PFAS exposure and the effect of transaction provisions

HSE Investigations and Fee for Intervention - Why Health and Safety breaches will now cost organisations more

Naming clinicians in medical treatment disputes – the impact of the Abbasi Supreme Court Judgment.

Reforming the Law of Apologies

An update for NHS Trusts, Police, Ambulance Services and Fire and Rescue Services

The Devolution Revolution

New practise direction for bundles on final hearings

Sport – value of intellectual property and protecting your branding

Active period for Weightmans’ Early Careers team in supporting lawyers of tomorrow

New Police Vetting Regulations

Acting as an expert in housing conditions claims – the future

Mixed Reaction on Progress on Adult Social Care Review

The Supreme Court and disputed estates: Hirachand v Hirachand

Credit Hire: A vehicle’s roadworthiness and the claimant’s duty to mitigate their loss

Important Guidance for Local Authorities on Expert Remuneration

CyXcel Attains CREST Accreditation for Cyber Incident Response

What’s in a WhatsApp - contracts created by message threads

White paper Brief: Restoring Control over the Immigration System

Hidden hazards: toxic chemicals found in children’s mattresses raise alarm

Six new partners join Weightmans

HSE clamps down on companies over vibration-related health breaches

The Earl of Yarmouth loses £45m trust dispute with family

Statutory public inquiries…a growing trend?

Fighting back against regulators. Chester Crown Court: the graveyard of regulators?

CyXcel Secures Coveted ISO 27001 Certification

PREDiCT model refresh

The Law Commission publishes its recommendations for Will reform

Strengthening Amputation Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services: New NHS England Guidance (May 2025)

What’s on the horizon for public sector claims?

The power of privilege

Employer’s Liability – when will employers remain liable?

What constitutes equipment?

10 things you wanted to know about URS v BDW

Insurers and ESG Reporting and Disclosure

Immigration Rules changes – Care workers

A cautionary tale for disciplinary dismissals

Spending review 2025

Grindleford criteria clarified in acoustic shock claim

Hints and tips on lesson learning, Regulation 28 reports and the new Coroner’s Bench Book

Costs management — simplified costs budgeting pilot

Can businesses be liable for contractors’ actions? High court offers fresh guidance

Round up on recent surrogacy case law

Employment Rights Bill Series: The House of Lords Stages so far

Weightmans hire fraud expert to help meet increasing demand

Supreme Court Decision: For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers

Weightmans launch Insurtech data-driven predictive analytics tool for insurers

Weightmans support Raise Up – a first of its kind national youth summit to reimagine social mobility and the role of business in rebuilding Britain

Weightmans promote two female leaders to Equity Partner

The use of AI in court proceedings - recognising the risk

Appeal refused in claim against landlord following children falling into hot bath

Saving money while giving something your staff? The joy of Pensions and Salary Sacrifice

Turning policy into homes: what does the 2025 Spending Review mean for delivery?

The inflation factor: how rising care costs are reshaping injury claims

PISCES: a new era for private company share liquidity

Traumatic Brain Injury classification - a move from GCS to CBI-M?

More than a third of UK businesses dangerously unprepared for AI risks, new research from CyXcel shows

Preparing for White Paper Immigration Reforms: A Guide for Board Members

Clarity on non-party costs orders against credit hire organisations

Automated Vehicles – Launch of the first consultation papers

Cutting edge development looks to revolutionise the fit of prosthetic limbs

Author’s legal considerations

Loss of chance – a new dawn in broker’s claims

Exoskeletons – Are they a reasonable head of loss in paralysis cases ?

Workplace Covid claims

Di Maria

Are ‘diet’ drinks really healthier?

New hope for mesothelioma patients

Local government reorganisation and historic liabilities – a potential quagmire

Housing claims - a practical summary

Case law update

Weightmans' private client lawyers featured in prestigious guide

Assisted dying: what next, who pays, and what cost?

How the right defence strategy avoided a million pound payout

A judicial review of a recent decision of the Police Misconduct Panel

Nearly Half of UK Adults Don’t Have a Will

The Government's Ambition: Abolishing the Committee System of Governance

Awaab’s Law – implementation of Phase 1

For Women Scotland Series

Employment Right Bill Series: House of Lords Stages completed

Conducting a fair redundancy process

High Court clarification on conflicting statutory powers regarding dangerous dogs

Estate planning and collaboration between professional disciplines: Lessons from the Supreme Court decision in Standish v Standish

ESG podcast episode 2

Is Construction still the most dangerous sector to work in?

Employment Right Bill Series: Implementation Roadmap – a long and winding road

Weightmans triumphs at major ESG awards

Weightmans appointed to all seven lots on the National Legal Services Framework

Application of the Galbraith test in police misconduct proceedings

Weightmans partner with CECA to support businesses nationwide with their HR needs

Employment Rights Bill series | July amendments: NDA changes and more

Brain injury scanning – the controversy

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – What You Need to Know

Weightmans launch new service in partnership with Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS)

Press pressure: managing media intrusion during live litigation

Stay but don’t delay (service) – A potential to strike out stayed portal claims

A Fundamental Dishonesty success - with a little help from a new surveillance “woof-icer”

Staying power curtailed – the Court of Appeal calls for action!

Weightmans x Solar Energy UK Rooftop Forum

Annual Mental Health conference

ALARM National Conference 2025: Turn up the volume

AULP Annual Conference 2025

Layer cake - Identifying and combating claims building in catastrophic injury cases

RICS Practice Alert – Acting as an expert witness in housing disrepair claims

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Crime and Policing Bill and Housing Management Update Webinar

ERB drill down webinar

Motor Forum - An injury special

NHS in-house legal forum

In Person Top Tips in Times of Transition

Goodbye leasehold — hello commonhold

The Future of the NHS Webinar

Weightmans Wednesday

LG North East Conference 2025

Are you confident that your business is ready to respond to a serious workplace incident?

Balancing the Books | Organisational change update

Balancing the Books | Debt recovery

Employment Insights Pod

A 'bonfire of red tape'

Deep dive into industrial action

Flexible working: here to stay

Partnership disputes and employment law

Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy

Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023

Mental Health in the Workplace

Time limitations on employee holiday pay deductions

2023/24 Round up

Key employment law changes (April 2024)

Discrimination case law update (disability / philosophical belief)

Employment Law Insights – General election special!

How to handle criminal investigations and potential dismissals

The new duties on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

Roundup of the employment law changes in 2024

A roundup of the changes to the Employment Rights Bill

The definition of sex in the Equality Act

The proposed changes in the law surrounding the right to make flexible working requests

Insurance Insights Pod

The Morse & Holmes podcast | Episode 4 | High risk claims from litigants in person and trustworthy professionals

Silent cyber

Asbestos in public buildings

PFAS — the chemicals which refuse to degrade

Wagatha Christie — Part one

Wagatha Christie — Part two

Will my ham sandwich kill me?

Johnson & Johnson talc litigation

Japanese Knotweed

Elon Musk’s Twitter and UK employment law

ESG and business interruption in 2022

Rising damp

Grenfell’s Legacy: The emerging risk of firefighters’ personal injury litigation

The Highway Code changes of 2022 — in force for a year, but has anyone noticed?

The Whiplash Reforms – 2 years in

Let's Talk Motor — Automated driving — a discussion on progress and challenges

The evolution of motor claims fraud

Lets Talk Motor — Let’s Go Electric — EVs and ESG

The Morse & Holmes podcast | Episode 2 – Fraud past, present and future

Podcast: A guide to Functional Neurological Disorder

Children and relationship breakdown podcasts

How the Family Court makes Orders

Non-court options

Types of Orders the Family Court can make

Parental responsibility

Grandparents' rights

The Family Court process

Energy Insights Pod

The net zero journey for businesses

Empower Podcast | Episode 1. Perspectives

Safety Season Podcast

What does the law actually say?

Responding to a Serious Accident in Your Business

An introduction to inquests

Look both ways — Transport and Fleet Risks

Giving evidence to the coroner

Sentencing health & safety cases

Health & Safety: forecast for 2024

Listeners Questions

ESG and Sustainability

ESG Podcast: Making sustainability a strategic advantage – how can we measure impact?

ESG Podcast: Making sustainability a strategic advantage – how can we measure impact?

Health insights podcast

Purchasing your first dental practice – Key insights from the Corporate team

Purchasing your first dental practice - Key insights from the Real Estate team

Corporate Insights Podcast

Bridge Strikes with Chris Powell and Elliott Kenton

An introduction to invoice discounting and structure finance

Understanding the complexities of redundancy and TUPE

Beyond hiring: The real work of employee retention

Power Purchase Agreements

Sink or swim? Vessel sale and purchase top tips

Layoff, short time working, and guaranteed pay

Delivering the Duty – Producing the annual Duty Board Report