The fear of speaking out
I am sure that many of us read with horror the findings of the review into the Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust by Dr Bill Kirkup. He reported that every part of the system failed, leading to patients suffering “significant harm”, and this happened as the trust was considering what it could learn from the Mid Staffordshire scandal.
Another senior appointment for growing specialist legal team in London
The appointment of a ‘well respected litigator in the field of child abuse and safeguarding issues’ reflects Hudgell Solicitors’ growth in a ‘sensitive but hugely important niche area of work’, says chief executive Amanda Stevens.
Alpha Insurance A/S (Alpha) goes into solvent liquidation
In a statement released on 5th March 2018 Alpha said “Effective immediately, Alpha Insurance A/S has ceased all underwriting, including renewals. This decision is a direct consequence of CBL Insurance Limited, one of Alpha Insurance’s largest reinsurers, having had their A.M.Best “A-“ rating suspended and has been placed into interim liquidation. As such, the Board of Directors of Alpha Insurance A/S decided on Saturday, March 3rd, to cease all underwriting of new business as well as renewals with immediate effect.
Public Will Search Finds Hit 45% Record High in January & February 2018
In January and February 2018, Certainty Will Searches undertaken by members of the public have produced some interesting results that are worth noting.
Legal Eye Launch Online Training Academy
Legal Eye, the expert providers of outsourced compliance services, are pleased to announce the launch of their new online training platform – Legal Eye Academy.
Teal Compliance launches campaign to raise awareness of new AML threats
Teal Compliance’s AML division is expanding to help firms combat the ever evolving nature of AML threats, with new key appointments and the launch of their AML Awareness Campaign.
ARAG among the ‘Best in the West’ employers in Best Companies survey
The anonymous survey, which provides a detailed study of companies’ engagement with staff, covers areas such as leadership, wellbeing, reward and charitable giving. ARAG improved on the company’s 2017 score, placing it high among employers in its industry, as well as in the South West of England.
Cancellation: “Hi, Domino’s? Yeah, I’ve changed my mind, keep it.”
The example in the headline is a facile one, but I’d like to share a few serious(ish) thoughts about cancellation. Most of us have been there; a shiny product and convincing salesperson, and the price never seems expensive when it’s broken down into 80 years’ worth of monthly payments in a finance deal. Then the next day – remorse. But can we cancel? The answer is often yes, but it can turn on some surprisingly arbitrary points.
