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Equal Value hearing for Asda equal pay claim starts following Next win
The hearing to determine whether Asda shop floor workers and warehouse workers have roles of equal value has begun at the Employment Tribunal in Manchester.
Exmouth businesses ask law firm to investigate sewage spill claim against South West Water
Lawyers who represent a wild swimmer in her legal claim against South West Water are investigating how they can also help Exmouth businesses facing the impact of sewage in seawater.
Yaser Jabbar cases review: Leigh Day acts for families of children treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital orthopaedic surgeon
Medical negligence solicitors at law firm Leigh Day are acting on behalf of families whose children underwent surgery by Mr Yaser Jabbar, a former orthopaedic surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London. Mr Jabbar is the subject of an investigation and review into the cases of 721 children he treated.
Product safety lawyers welcome council threat to remove Lime e-bikes
The product safety team at law firm Leigh Day has welcomed moves from a council in north west London to remove Lime e-bikes should the company not address safety concerns.
Bolt private hire drivers follow Uber drivers to court with workers’ rights claim
Thousands of Bolt private hire drivers are set to take their claim for workers’ rights to the Employment Tribunal on Wednesday 11 September.
Leigh Day expands its human rights legal department to Liverpool
Law firm Leigh Day is expanding its northern human rights operation by offering legal aid funded work relating to inquests involving the state and claims against public authorities at its Liverpool office.
Family of former electrician who was fatally exposed to asbestos at a Staffordshire Hospital wins settlement
A six-figure settlement has been secured for the family of a former hospital electrician who died aged 92 from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure over many years.
Family of Kent and London carpenter appeal for information following asbestos related death
The family of a former carpenter in the London and Kent area are appealing for help from his former colleagues after his death from mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.
Wild Justice challenges Dartmoor Commoners’ Council in High Court to tackle deterioration of wildlife habitats
Wild Justice is taking High Court action in a bid to make the guardians of Dartmoor common land ensure the commons are brought back into favourable condition, which will include tackling the destructive effects of over grazing.
Legal challenge to onshore wind issue settled following government policy change
A legal challenge to the previous government’s blocks to onshore wind farms has been settled after the new government promised to consult on a shift in policy.
Teenager takes legal action against Swindon Council for failing to protect him from jailed abuser Sam Powers
A survivor of abuse by jailed Swindon teaching assistant Sam Powers has instructed Leigh Day abuse team partner Dino Nocivelli to bring a civil claim for damages.
British Medical Association welcomes court ruling removing disadvantage for trainee GPs with disability
The British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed a court ruling that removes a disadvantage for disabled candidates training to be GPs.