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Legal Opinion: Ian Cohen
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 11:15 PM
LAST week, Trade Secretary Alistair Darling announced an inquiry into the removal of body tissue from 65 former workers at the Sellafield nuclear power plant, who died between 1962 and 1991.
I was saddened by this news, as no doubt this will have come as yet another painful reminder to all those families involved in the issue of organ retention at Alder Hey and other hospitals around the country.
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Thompson launches asbestos claims department
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 10:58 PM
A CITY law firm has set up a new department to deal exclusively with asbestos-related compensation claims.
Thompson Solicitors is also launching a national campaign to achieve justice for asbestos families across the UK, after it was revealed that bereaved families in England and Wales are receiving tens of thousands of pounds less in compensation than their Scottish counterparts.
FOR more information about Thompsons Solicitors Justice for Asbestos Families Campaign, log on to www.thompsons.law.co.uk/ campaigns/justice-for-asbestos-families.htm
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DIARY DATE: Minority Lawyers Conference
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 10:50 PM
"MAKING A Difference" is the theme of this week's Minority Lawyers Conference, which takes place on Saturday.
The conference is a biennial event that provides a forum for black and minority ethnic lawyers of all levels, backgrounds and sectors, to express their views, and meet successful role models within the legal profession from home and abroad.
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Cunningham's flying high
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 10:47 PM
FORMBY solicitor Alan Cunningham has been thanked for his role in securing a second helicopter for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
DWF asset partner Mr Cunningham provided legal advice on the acquisition.
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DIVORCE: Lawyer collective aims to improve service
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 9:21 PM
FOR many couples, deciding to separate and then divorce is a painful and emotionally draining experience, but the turmoil is often prolonged due to lengthy court battles.
However, there is an alternative, as a collective of Merseyside lawyers are eager to inform people.
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PROPERTY: Online move for Forshaws
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 9:19 PM
Cheshire law firm Forshaws has launched an internet based home move case tracking system. .
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Overseas success for Legal Risk
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 9:17 PM
AN AWARD-WINNING North West law firm which specialises in risk management to the professional sector is celebrating several overseas' successes.
Liverpool-based Legal Risk has become one of the few British law practices to enhance its foreign trade credentials under the Government's Passport to Export scheme. Work on the initiative has led to the firm picking up three new contracts in Ireland, Sweden and Australia.
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Legal opinion: Angela Hesketh
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 9:12 PM
HOME Information Packs (HIPS) are sneaking up on the legal profession and are about to pounce.
If solicitors and conveyancers are not properly prepared they risk losing control of their business and relying instead on work provided by panel managers with little or no experience within the industry.
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Law firms 'ignoring Merseyside talent'
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 9:05 PM
MANAGING and senior partners at law firms throughout Merseyside believe that Liverpool businesses are ignoring the legal talent on their own doorstep in favour of London-based solicitors and barristers.
Some also believe there should be positive discrimination to keep the work in city – while others are very much against it.
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Awards joy for Mersey probation team
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 6:28 PM
MERSEYSIDE Probation Service staff have scooped four out of 10 prestigious awards at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace for their pioneering work and dedication with offenders.
The Butler Trust Awards were presented to four staff by the Trust's patron, HRH The Princess Royal, in honour of their achievements both in the region's prisons and in the community.
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Legal Opinion: Martin Hatfield
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 6:23 PM
MERSEYSIDE employers need to prepare for fresh sexual discrimination rights following a major High Court ruling.
The ruling must be welcomed, as it means women or men subjected to sexual humiliation or harassment by members of the public in the course of their jobs will now be allowed to claim against their employers.
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Property man on the move
Posted by David Higgerson on April 25, 2007 6:09 PM
HALLIWELLS has boosted its Liverpool office with a range of senior level appointments.
The firm's real estate team has been strengthened with the appointment of Mark Gaffney who joins from Mace & Jones where he was a partner and head of real estate in Liverpool.
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Liverpool Daily Post Restaurant Map
Posted by David Higgerson on April 15, 2007 4:00 PM
Welcome to the latest service to be added to The Legal Week - our guide to the best places to eat in the region.
Either click on the icons on the map below to get details about each restaurant (click on website to bring up the full review) or click on the name of the restaurant below:
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Have you got news for us?
Posted by David Higgerson on April 11, 2007 9:03 PM
If you have a story you want to share with Merseyside and Cheshire's legal community, we want to hear from you.
Contact Vicky Anderson on 0151 472 2439 or email vickyanderson@dailypost.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
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