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Aug 2014

TUC Comments on Fall in Tribunal Claims

Recent statistics released by the Ministry of Justice show that there has been a 79% fall in claims brought before the Employment Tribunal since the introduction of fees in July 2013. In response, the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) suggests that the statistics are a “huge victory” for Britain’s worst bosses. To highlight the impact that…

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19
Aug 2014

Partner at Chadwick Lawrence awarded MBA prize

Sarah Crowther, Partner and Department Head at News celebrated her graduation with a Master Degree from the University of Huddersfield. Not only was Sarah awarded a Master of Business Administration Degree but also received recognition for her efforts by being awarded a prize from the Leadership and Management Department of the Business School. Sarah has…

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06
Aug 2014

Preeclampsia linked as risk factor for cerebral palsy

Investigators at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology are asking medical staff to watch for early signs of an unusually small baby developing in a mother with preeclampsia. This condition is identified through high blood pressure and protein in the mother’s urine. Through research undertaken at the university, it was determined that smaller-than-average babies…

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06
Aug 2014

Yorkshire’s Legal People recover millions for clients mis-sold Interest Rate Protection Products.

  In just two years, News LLP has hit the £10 Million mark in their drive to recover compensation for SME’s and individuals who were sold unsuitable Interest Rate Hedging Products. In 2012 the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) identified serious failings in the way banks sold these products (known as IRHPs). These complex products were…

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06
Aug 2014

Internet Deliveries

The internet is great, you can buy anything from anywhere and within a few days it will turn up on your doorstep. Some people are not so lucky though. For those with remote postcodes or who live away from the mainland, buying goods from the internet can be a difficult and frustrating business as they…

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04
Aug 2014

Increase in Will claims against non professional Executors

Claims against non professional Executors for mishandling deceased estates have tripled according to a report by the Law Gazette. The role of an Executor is to ensure that all of the assets belonging to the deceased person are collected in, that all liabilities are paid and that the estate is distributed in accordance with the…

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