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Highly-experienced clinical negligence specialist Maria Repanos has joined Hudgell Solicitors as Head of Clinical Negligence in Manchester.

An after-the-event “ATE” insurance policy generally provides cover for adverse costs orders arising out of a piece of unsuccessful litigation. As with any insurance policy, this is qualified by a series of standard conditions and exclusions relating to fraud and non-disclosure, amongst other things.

When associates leave, your first instinct may be to fill the gaps with lateral hires ASAP. But seeing the hidden costs and heavy impact of lateral hiring on the firm’s bottom line drives many firm leaders to rethink that strategy.   

The Electronic Communications Act 2000 made it legally possible to use electronic signatures to authenticate contracts and other documents and agreements.

The panel shared their thoughts and recommendations on how law firms can implement an effective workplace culture that empowers employees, retains talent, and improves overall performance for the long term.

The average property law firm handled 84 cases during Q1 2023, an increase of 9% on the previous quarter and the second highest average caseload per quarter since records began in 2011,

A new study found that UK law firms waste a staggering 50 days a year chasing late payments, which has a negative impact on their bottom lines and takes a toll on morale.

There are several instances whereby a midwife can be negligent, including but not limited to, misdiagnosis of serious conditions such as pre-eclampsia, incorrect administration of medications such as Syntocinon and failure to recognise signs of foetal distress. These can all lead to serious, potentially life-threatening and life changing situations.

Educayden®, a pioneering new EdTech provider based in India, is bringing courses for the UK’s new solicitors qualification pathway, the SQE, to the Indian market through an exclusive partnership with The College of Legal Practice.

As May is Mental Health Awareness Month it’s the ideal time to reflect on how important empathy is in business and crucially, in delivering an excellent customer experience.