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Uncategorised  |  21:06:18
Beware executors – you’re liable for IHT, not the beneficiaries!
Executors are responsible for the administration of an estate after the death of an individual. While they may benefit from the Will left by the deceased, or under the intestacy if there was no Will, they carry some heavy burdens whilst fulfilling their duties to administer the estate.
Uncategorised  |  19:06:18
The so called “Dr Opiate” and failings of numerous organisations to investigate hundreds of deaths.
The long-awaited report into the deaths of 833 patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital between 1988 and 2000 is due this week.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Uncategorised  |  15:06:18
Lasting Powers of Attorney – how do I choose my attorney and what will their role involve?
Recently within the press there have been concerns raised about the possible abuse of Lasting Powers of Attorney. These documents are incredibly important and really helpful if you or a loved one lose the ability to deal with your affairs. At RWK Goodman we prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney based on the needs and circumstances of the individual. We are able to include safeguards within the document to try to prevent any misuse of it and we can advise on what is appropriate for each client.
Uncategorised  |  15:06:18
Women in tech: the fine line between positive action and discrimination
In a world where gender inequality attracts huge amounts of media attention, it is bewildering to think that women are still very much a minority in the sector which promises to pave the way for all aspects of our future, the tech sector. The underrepresentation of women in tech is financially detrimental to the sector itself and affects global GDP; but can positive action legally be taken by UK tech companies to address the continuing gender imbalance?
News  |  14:06:18
Record dental negligence pay-out for client of RWK Goodman
A woman who endured “appalling” dental treatment for almost two decades has been awarded £160,000 in total damages – the highest amount ever awarded for a dental negligence claim. RWK Goodman has been vigorously...
Uncategorised  |  14:06:18
Pimlico Plumbers – what the Supreme Court decision means for the hospitality sector
Comments to be attributed to Richard Woodman, Partner and head of employment, RWK Goodman
Uncategorised  |  13:06:18
Capacity Assessments – do you really understand what’s involved?
‘I am not sure if they have capacity to make that decision?’ Have you ever thought that about a service user? If you were concerned about a service user’s mental capacity to make a decision do you feel confident about what steps you would need to take? Do you know what components are necessary to make an assessment meaningful?
Uncategorised  |  13:06:18
7 things you might not know about divorce
Patrick Hart, a partner in our family team, explores the 7 things that you need to know about divorce...
Uncategorised  |  12:06:18
A Hard Nutt to Crack
The Court of Appeal recently dismissed claims by Christopher and Vivien Nutt alleging that their brother, Colin, had unduly influenced their mother into leaving him her home in her Will dated 2010. Mrs Nutt’s previous Will had divided her estate equally between her three children.
Opinion  |  12:06:18
The Dr Bawa-Garba case – will Jeremy Hunt’s recommendations improve patient safety?
Judith Leach, barrister in our medical negligence team who also trained as an intensive care nursing practitioner and midwife, takes a look at Jeremy Hunt's recommendations released yesterday in light of the Dr Bawa-Garba case.
James Worrall, Mark Hambleton, Samantha O'Sullivan, Greg Callard
Uncategorised  |  11:06:18
RWK Goodman announces four new partners in the South West
Pictured (left to right):  James Worrall, Mark Hambleton, Samantha O’Sullivan and Greg Callard. RWK Goodman has announced its annual promotions with four of its solicitors being promoted to partner across its Bath and Swindon...
London on the map
Uncategorised  |  11:06:18
UK takeover regime: new national security rules come into force
New rules that will enhance the Government’s powers to block takeovers on national security grounds have come into force today (11 June 2018). The changes relate to businesses that develop technology or hardware that is, or may be, used for military purposes.
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