Insights
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A loss of dreams, of hope and a sense of bereavement often follows a miscarriage, but the most common response when a miscarriage happens is, ‘Why?’. ‘Why me?’, Why us?’,...
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In May 2023, the BSI (UK National Standards Body), after extensive research and consultation with experts and the public, published a new standard (BS30416) which aims to help organisations better...
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In 2017 the Law Commission published a report outlining several issues surrounding the law regarding charities; technical issues with the operation of the legislation were causing problems for many charitable...
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Ashtons Legal LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Senior Associates and a further three new Associates from within the firm. Sameena Manzar, Jessica Piper and David...
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We were pleased to host our Ipswich office opening celebration last night at Portman House in Ipswich. Over 100 people enjoyed tours of the new office and heard from Ashtons’...
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In 2016, Harriet Hawkins died as a consequence of negligence by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Her parents Dr Jack Hawkins and Sarah Hawkins, who were both employees of the...
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A concern or diagnosis of cancer is worrying enough; however, analysis by MacMillan Cancer Support has revealed that people are now waiting longer than ever for a diagnosis or for...
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Ali Masterson of Ashtons Legal supported the family throughout the inquest process following the death of Mrs M, who sadly passed away in December 2021. Mrs M, aged 59, had...
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Earlier this month, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden announced that the UK and US had reached a commitment in principle to establish a ‘data bridge’...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already delivering far-reaching societal benefits, ranging from assisting in the early diagnosis of certain types of cancer to fighting disinformation published online. Whilst AI continues to...
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The Online Safety Bill (the ‘Bill’), which began life as a Green Paper in 2017, is drawing ever closer to reaching Royal Assent and is currently at the Report Stage...
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Last month, the government announced plans to introduce new legislation to limit the duration of non-compete clauses, a type of restrictive covenant, as part of its drive for economic growth....
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