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#IWD2020 – All the women, who are independent

As a young man in his late twenties, it is hard to think of a time when women were not afforded the most basic of rights. Being raised in a...

March 6, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – Women in Prison

International Women’s Day is a day to reflect on the continued progress that is being made in the arena of women’s rights, as well as the areas where advancements are...

March 6, 2020

Bríd Doherty

Opinion

#IWD2020 – Is equal pay on its way?

The 8th March 2020 is International Women's Day, a global day which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Every year the initiative chooses a different theme...

March 6, 2020
Blog
  • accident-abroad

What to do if you are injured in a ski accident

Skiing is a popular pastime with more people taking to the slopes than ever before It is estimated that a staggering 300 million people around the world are involved in...

March 6, 2020

Araba Quartey

Opinion

#IWD2020 – “How to excel at work”, as told by the women I look up to

For International Women’s Day I spoke to successful women at Hodge Jones & Allen, and more widely in my life, with a view to compiling a series of pointers on...

March 6, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – Why a domestic violence refuge is not a residence of choice

The first known UK domestic violence refuge was opened in London in 1971, a time when abuse was very much a matter behind closed doors. Refuges are intended to be...

March 5, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – Sport is the great leveller: don’t ban the banter!

On a Monday morning, my colleague and I (both women, both season ticket holders) will often discuss the trials and tribulations of our respective football teams over the weekend. Sport…

March 4, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – Family law fails cohabiting women

We are all equal in the eyes of the law, apparently. The problem comes when the law does not exist in the first place. If you are an unmarried couple...

March 4, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – BAME – gender inequality in academia

On International Women’s day we rightly reflect on the positive steps taken towards gender equality. However, it’s also a time to take stock and identify the work that still needs...

March 3, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – The Magdalen Laundries

The scheme was set up to pay compensation to women who had been admitted to and worked in a Magdalen Laundry, based solely on the length of their stay, ranging...

March 3, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

#IWD2020 – Maternity myths and pregnancy prevarication

Putting the record straight on employment rights and protections Latest Eurostat figures show that 74% of women in the UK are in employment. This has increased by 20% since 1993,…

March 2, 2020
Opinion

#IWD2020 – The working mother

At 4:50 am, as I simultaneously tried to persuade my almost two year old back to sleep and listened to my older daughter regale me with her nightmare about the...

March 2, 2020

Sophie Bell

Opinion

Is the end of the divorce ‘blame game’ in sight?

The Government has re-introduced the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill to Parliament which is set to bring about the biggest shake up of divorce laws in half a century by...

March 2, 2020
Opinion

Children aged 11 and under will no longer head footballs in training: England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Following on from the news a few weeks ago that the Scottish Football Association (SFA) was to ban u12s heading the ball, new guidelines issued by the English FA, Scottish...

February 28, 2020

Anne Sanders

Blog

Why are preliminary hearings in defamation cases important?

This article discusses the advantages of using preliminary hearings in defamation cases, which can help to settle defamation disputes more quickly, and can save time and costs of litigation. Defamation...

February 28, 2020
Opinion

An insight into Child Arrangement Orders

Often following the breakdown of a relationship, parents, grandparents and extended members of the family are unable to spend time with or have contact with the children of the broken...

February 25, 2020
Blog

Six frequently asked questions about personal injury claims

Over the years, it has become clear that claimants tend to ask similar questions about their claim and how the process works. Here we answer some of the most popular:-...

February 24, 2020
Blog
  • privacy-claims

Can I request a copy of my file from my solicitor?

It is not unusual once you have instructed a professional, such as a solicitor, to want a copy of your files, especially if you think something has gone wrong. However,...

February 20, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

NHS Inquiry into potential harm caused to thousands of patients due to undelivered mail

It was reported yesterday that the NHS has launched a patient safety inquiry after a private contractor, an IT company called Cerner, failed to send more than 28,000 pieces of...

February 19, 2020

Abbie Roberts

Blog
  • legal-help

Case Managers: What is their role and how to find the right one for you

Many Clinical Negligence cases involve litigating for clients with extremely complex needs. Our aim is to obtain damages that compensate clients for their suffering and enable them to rebuild their...

February 17, 2020

Charlotte Sykes

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