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Employment concerns during the COVID-19 crisis
Employers are currently facing uncharted waters following the significant impact on normal life in the face of COVID-19.
Nursing home likely to face significant fine and claims for compensation following data breach
A nursing home in Eastbourne is facing investigation after it was reported that documents detailing personal information of its disabled residents were found in the street.
Bolton Joiner Secures Settlement After Asbestos Diagnosis
A former joiner from Bolton secured a settlement from his employer after being diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
MHRA announces recall of drug Esmya due to risk of serious liver injury
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced a recall of drug Esmya (ulipristal acetate) due to a risk of serious liver injury.
Fatal motorbike crash widower backs call for compulsory reversing cameras on large vehicles
The widower of a hugely popular teacher has added his weight to a campaign for HGV lorries to be fitted with compulsory reversing cameras.
First Covid-19 court order secured in brain injury case
What is thought to be the first court order in a civil legal case to include directions made by reference to the Covid-19 pandemic has been handed down by the High Court.
Man left with debilitating hernia due to hospital negligence following colorectal surgery
Man awarded six-figure sum after hospital's failure to diagnose a perforated bowel led to him undergoing a colostomy
Employment tribunal give verdict on sexual harassment case against Highways England
The Employment Tribunal has handed down a damning judgment against Highways England following a successful claim for sexual harassment, direct discrimination and discriminatory dismissal brought by Derbyshire woman Kim Beaney.
Working mother granted permission for judicial review of Universal Credit childcare provisions
A working mother has been given permission for a judicial review of the Department of Work and Pension's Universal Credit childcare provisions after she was forced to reduce her working hours and into debt over managing childcare costs while on Universal Credit.
Virgin Media could face 'significant legal action' over latest data breach
Nine hundred thousand customers may have been affected by a data breach of their personal details.
Inquest concludes badly managed high blood pressure contributed to Wandsworth prisoner's death
The inquest into the death of Osman Ali Hassan, a 45 year old man from South London, has concluded that “there was a failure to adequately manage his hypertension (high blood pressure) in prison, this made more than a minimal contribution to his death”.
Ex-Liverpool joiner wins settlement after asbestos-related diagnosis
A former joiner from Liverpool has secured a settlement following his diagnosis of asbestosis, a long-term inflammation and scarring of the lungs due to asbestos exposure.