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Concerns raised over lack of CQC inspections during coronavirus pandemic
Eleven organisations have jointly written to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to raise their concerns about the decision to stop carrying out inspections of care homes and hospitals.
Legal challenge to government's lack of guidance on DNRs during coronavirus pandemic
A legal challenge has been launched against the government for failing to use their emergency powers to ensure patients and their families understand how decisions are made about Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
Climate charity calls for any aviation industry bailouts to be conditional on carbon emissions cut
Lawyers acting for climate action charity Possible have asked the Chancellor for assurances that any bailout of the UK aviation industry will be conditional on a meaningful reduction in aircraft CO2 emissions.
Client can bring asbestos claim for Clinique and Estee Lauder
A New York court ruling allows a British woman to claim against Estee Lauder and Clinique, alleging their talc and face powder contained asbestos that caused her cancer.
NHS Trust requests review after eight patients harmed under care of gynaecologist
NHS England has been asked to conduct a review into the work of an obstetrics and gynaecology consultant after eight patients were found to have suffered 'unnecessary harm' under his care at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust.
Regulatory and disciplinary solicitor appointed LawCare champion
Solicitor Emma Walker from Leigh Day's regulatory and disciplinary team has been appointed as a LawCare champion.
Asbestos team joins legal panel for asbestos cancer charity
Leigh Day's asbestos team have been appointed to a panel of recommended specialist law firms for the national asbestos cancer charity Mesothelioma UK.
Family of Errol Graham issues legal claim against the DWP
The family of Errol Graham, who died after his benefits were stopped, have issued their legal claim against the government, challenging the DWP's policy for terminating benefits.
Homewares chain Robert Dyas hit by data breach
Solicitors specialising in data breach claims have voiced their concern after it was reported that up to 20,000 customers of garden, DIY and homewares chain Robert Dyas have been affected by a serious data loss which occurred in March this year.
Checks urged as yet more Whirlpool washing machines are recalled
Product safety lawyers urged householders to check their washing machines as yet more Whirlpool models were added to the list of those at risk of catching fire.
Lawyer backs call for increased funding for families affected by domestic abuse in lockdown
Lawyers who specialise in claims on behalf of survivors of abuse have welcomed a call for the Domestic Abuse Bill to be strengthened with an urgent injection of cash to help families affected by violence in the pandemic lockdown.
Cygnus Report legal challenge update
Lawyers for Dr Moosa Qureshi have sent a further letter to the government regarding the publication of the Cygnus Report.