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Uncategorised  |  07:02:19
Arise, take up thy bed and walk – EES, a miracle cure for the spinally injured? Not quite, yet
Simon Elliman, spinal injury specialist at RWK Goodman, explores the story of a new technology which has enabled patients with severe spinal injuries to walk again.
Opinion  |  06:02:19
What’s the latest on Inheritance Tax for Furnished Holiday Lets?
Owners of furnished holiday lets (FHLs) are often surprised at the seemingly incongruous tax rules which apply to their businesses. Whilst for income tax and capital gains tax purposes, FHLs are generally treated as “trading” businesses and taxed accordingly, the position is very different for inheritance tax purposes.
Uncategorised  |  05:02:19
Life Safe® could have prevented investors losing £140m after crypto trader’s death
The founder, Gerald Cotten, of Canada’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, QuadrigaCX, has died leaving investors unable to access their digital currencies. Cotten died unexpectedly aged just 30 and apparently was the only person with the...
snow construction
Opinion  |  04:02:19
Here we snow again – was the construction industry prepared for the weather?
Less than 12 months ago, large areas of the country were affected by snow, and the consequences for many construction projects carried on long after the snow had melted.
Stephen Welfare DFPS
Uncategorised  |  04:02:19
RWK Goodman wins case on behalf of international ferry operator DFDS
Law firm RWK Goodman has won an unusual court case in favour of international freight and passenger ferry operator DFDS. RWK Goodman represented the Danish company at the magistrates’ court hearing earlier this month...
Opinion  |  01:02:19
How does creative art therapy help improve the lives of stroke or brain injured patients?
Previously we have looked at how singing can improve speech after brain injury. Now, Sinead Ashbourne explores how creative art therapy can help to improve life after brain injury.
Drone office privacy intrusion
Uncategorised  |  31:01:19
Drones – a new risk to privacy in the office
Management of data risks is an ever-evolving responsibility. With recent media coverage of law firms photographing client documents on the desks of competitor firms the need to manage threats outside the building is now part of the risk management role. The latest threat to privacy faced by business is from the use of drones.
Construction & Engineering
Opinion  |  31:01:19
How would a No Deal Brexit affect the availability of construction labour?
This week saw Parliament speak out against a No Deal Brexit, the Leader of the Opposition encourage the Government to rule out a No Deal Brexit, and Brussels confirm that a negotiated orderly exit is the preferred option. And yet, despite all this, in the absence of a definite deal, commentators suggest that No Deal is still the default, and most likely, scenario.
Uncategorised  |  31:01:19
No contents insurance – what if the nanny takes a tumble?
No matter how much your house is worth, most people will have buildings insurance as it’s generally a requirement of most mortgage lenders. But it’s a little known fact that not buying contents insurance for your property is getting some wealthy individuals who employ staff on their properties into hot water.
Uncategorised  |  31:01:19
Welcome news for adults with cerebral palsy – the new guidelines from NICE
Following new guidance from NICE on how to support adults with cerebral palsy, our specialist birth injury team reviews what it means and the effect it might have on people's lives.
Opinion  |  31:01:19
Etta James – weight loss surgery and the fear of failure
In the final instalment of their series on five famous people who have undergone weight loss surgery, the team takes a look at the story of Etta James and her fear of failure following gastric bypass surgery.
Uncategorised  |  30:01:19
The EQUALS study into Erb’s palsy – investing in better care at birth could cost us less
Two charities, the PROMPT Maternity Foundation and Erb’s Palsy Group UK have worked in partnership to produce a video which presents the primary results of the “EQUALS Study”, looking at how investing in evidence-based training gives positive outcomes for both patients and the NHS. Here, Joachim Stanley from our birth injury team takes a look at how well it reflects what we understand about our clients’ experience of Erb’s palsy.
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