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Opinion | 30:10:17

Miley v. Friends Life – a typical story of an ME sufferer up against an insurer

Disputes relating to Personal Health Insurance (PHI) rarely go to court. However, this is just what happened in a recent case in the Court of Appeal. Why? Because it demonstrated the lengths insurers go to secure a positive result for themselves, which in this case was – thankfully – all to no avail.

Opinion | 27:10:17

Claims for the cost of immunotherapy for mesothelioma sufferers

Immunotherapy is a very promising treatment for mesothelioma. Mavis Nye, a very well known and much loved mesothelioma warrior, had immunotherapy in 2009 as part of a clinical trial. Before she had the immunotherapy she had a life expectancy measured in months. She has been told she is now mesothelioma free.

Oxford

Opinion | 27:10:17

What does a redeveloped Westgate mean for Oxford city centre?

The redeveloped Westgate Oxford opened its doors on October 24. How will this large retail and leisure offering in the city centre with space for 125 shops, restaurants, cafes, a 5-screen cinema and a John Lewis impact the city? Commercial Property solicitor David Lane comments on Oxford's changing shopping landscape.

Blue sign showing cyclists and pedestrians walkway

Opinion | 27:10:17

Are cyclists a danger to people? The Government certainly seems to think so

There has been a lot of bad press about cyclists in the media recently. I have seen some reporters describe cyclists as being “reckless” and a “menace” on our roads. This paints a totally inaccurate picture, and it’s one that is generating skewed policies from our Government.

Exiting a business

Uncategorised | 27:10:17

Business succession: do you have an exit strategy?

Many entrepreneurs devote a vast amount of time and resource to developing their business. It’s difficult to find the time to think about an exit strategy when you are busy dealing with the day-to-day management of your business.

shopping

Uncategorised | 26:10:17

Retailers and GDPR: what are you allowed to do with customer information?

What are retailers permitted to do with the email addresses and customer information sometimes handed over by shoppers at checkouts? Charlotte Ebbutt and Malcolm Gregory explain the rules in their recent article for Business Advice.

Thriving at work

Uncategorised | 26:10:17

Employees’ poor mental health costs employers up to 42bn a year

The Stevenson-Farmer ‘Thriving at Work’ review, which examines the impact of poor mental health and contains 40 recommendations, was published yesterday (Thursday 26 October).

Opinion | 26:10:17

Busy month in CRPS – team dons best orange gear and supports adolescent sufferers

Louise Hart explains why RWK Goodman staff will soon be donning their best orange clothing, and how they are offering a helping hand to younger sufferers.

sealed file

Uncategorised | 26:10:17

Should criminal records be sealed from employers?

Last month, David Lammy MP published a review recommending that, in certain cases, criminal records could be sealed from employers. Reforms such as this could have positive consequences for businesses and workers alike. Catherine Hawkes in our Employment & HR team examines the issue in her recent article for Personnel Today.

Order for Possession

Uncategorised | 25:10:17

Good news for landlords: shorter process for enforcing an Order for Possession

Possession proceedings are burdensome, costly and time consuming for private landlords. This is why, once you've got an Order for Possession in your hands, you want to be able to enforce it as soon as possible.

Uncategorised | 24:10:17

RWK Goodman takes steps to improve carbon footprint during Green Week 2017

Partners and staff at RWK Goodman took part in a wide range of activities during the firm’s annual Green Week to understand how small changes in the workplace can have a big impact on...

Uncategorised | 23:10:17

Witness appeal: did you work for Scaffolding (Great Britain) Ltd (formerly SGB Shuttering Ltd) in Spalding between 1975 and 1977?

Did you know Glynis Uffindell? Our specialist asbestos claims team has been instructed by the family of the late Glynis Uffindell who sadly developed, and died from, mesothelioma. We are investigating how Glynis may...

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