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Case Study  |  05:11:25
£70,000 secured for mother left with kidney injuries after negligent birth injury
Sophie Angwin-Thornes in our maternal injury claims team successfully secured a settlement of £70,000 for a thirty-four-year-old mother who suffered a serious ureteric injury sustained during the delivery of her second child.
Case Study  |  05:11:25
£350,000 settlement for mother following severe birth injury which led to lifelong incontinence
Hannah Blackwell and Sophie Angwin-Thornes from RWK Goodman’s specialist maternal injury team has secured £350,000 in damages for a 39-year-old mother who sustained significant and permanent injuries during the birth of her second child...
Case Study  |  05:11:25
£310,000 compensation secured for missed bladder injury following hysterectomy
Hannah Blackwell and Sophie Angwin-Thornes achieved settlement of £310,000 for a 48-year-old mother of five, after a hospital failed to detect and repair a posterior bladder wall injury during hysterectomy surgery. The delay in...
Opinion  |  30:10:25
The Employment Rights Bill – what employers must know, and what they can do to prepare.
The Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October 2024 as part of the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay. It proposes significant reforms to a range of measures in an aim to improve job security and enhance workers’ rights in the UK.
Opinion  |  28:10:25
Trade Union Negotiation in the workplace
A good working relationship with a Trade Union in your organisation can make life a lot easier for your business, but it can take time and commitment to build that relationship. As you might expect, there are also likely to be a few challenges along the way. It is important to understand some of the basics of Trade Union law.
Opinion  |  28:10:25
Disability discrimination – What is it?
Most employers at some stage will receive a grievance by a staff member , be it informally or formally. Not every employer has a designated HR department, HR person. Most grievances can be settled informally with line managers and it is ok to encourage staff to aim to settle their grievances in this way if possible. This note provides an overview of the key steps you should take when handling a grievance. It will ensure the ACAS Code of Practice is followed, and help to reduce the chances of claims against you.
Opinion  |  28:10:25
An employers guide to redundancy
If your business needs to make redundancies, it’s important that you carry these out in the proper way to avoid claims from employees. Fair redundancies are only possible where there is a genuine redundancy situation and you follow a proper process. This note provides an overview of the key steps you should take to dismiss for redundancy and reduce the chances of any legal claims against you.
Opinion  |  28:10:25
Recruitment in the UK: Key legal issues and best practice
It can be difficult for employers to ensure they comply with their legal obligations when dealing with employees. It is more challenging and often frustrating when recruiting new staff as the rules are not contained in one place.
Opinion  |  22:10:25
Love you like a Prenup: Why Selena Gomez’s Prenup is a valuable lesson to us all
Renowned pop star, Selena Gomez, has made the conscious decision that come rain or shine, she has a watertight prenuptial agreement in place ahead of her marriage to Benny Blanco. While both are successful and well known figures in the entertainment industry, they have taken steps to protect the wealth and assets they each accumulated prior to their marriage, in the unfortunate event of a divorce.
News  |  22:10:25
Helen Sandrone nominated for 2025 Inspirational Women in Law Awards
A partner in RWK Goodman’s Bristol Residential Property team has been spotlighted for her work improving equality and diversity within the legal profession with a shortlisting at a prestigious industry awards.
Opinion  |  22:10:25
Mesothelioma – what you need to know
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or stomach (peritoneal mesothelioma). Find out more about it here.
Opinion  |  22:10:25
Bringing a claim for mesothelioma – what you might need to know
If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and are unsure as to whether you can bring a claim for compensation, here we explain the key information you might need to know.
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