Insights
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The government intends to introduce legislation that will make it an offence to use tyres 10 years or older on certain vehicles. These vehicles are: HGVs over 3.5 tonnes heavy...
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Mrs L, a Suffolk lady in her early 70s, was diagnosed with mesothelioma recently having gone to hospital for tests to see whether she had a problem with her statins....
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The possibilities for electric freight transport, and potentially driverless freight vehicles, were up for discussion at a Road Transport Briefing hosted by regional law firm Ashtons Legal at Trinity Park...
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Tom Ranson, a personal injury specialist at Ashtons Legal, has obtained £100,000 compensation for a man who suffered a psychiatric injury (and some minor physical injuries) after he was run...
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Suicides of young people in education are very sadly becoming all too regular. It is often the case that universities feel unable to warn parents or families of students experiencing...
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Ashtons Legal has recently relocated part of its top tier Medical Negligence team to Norwich. This is in recognition that this is a legal area where local people can benefit...
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An investigation has begun by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority after it was found that in 2018 there were 3.6 million more patients registered to GPs than there were people...
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Ashtons Legal is partnering with regional accountancy firm Price Bailey to deliver a new service which will give East Anglian businesses an alternative, cost-effective way of resolving business disputes. This...
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A straw poll of over 100 Human Resources (HR) professionals, taken at a conference in the region this week, revealed that 94% are now taking positive steps within their businesses...
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has threatened to close a mental health hospital in Northampton after inspectors found it to be unsafe and operating far below the expected standard. The...
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The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have powers to regulate professional coach and passenger drivers. This includes powers to refuse, suspend or remove vocational driving licences. The Guidance and Directions...
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In February, the Liverpool Employment Tribunal heard that Cheshire Police had not given a job to an individual because he was white, male and heterosexual, due to the Police force’s...
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