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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Supported by The Stroke Association, this is an opportunity to highlight the serious nature and high rates of stroke in the UK, to raise awareness...
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Recent data released by the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities has revealed vast inequalities in the rate of amputations caused by diabetic foot disease across England. Over 3.5 million...
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In this special feature, our commercial property team provide snapshots of the latest commercial property law news throughout April. Termination clause or right to forfeit? If they are to avoid a...
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Ashtons Legal has advised a group of real estate companies owned and operated by Witnesham Ventures Limited on a successful capital reduction demerger. Mark Watson from Ashtons Legal lead the...
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When the New York Times announced in February 2022 that they had bought the popular free to play word game Wordle for a seven-figure sum, there were a few raised...
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From 21 May 2022 goods vehicle Operator Licencing is extended to cover Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and will also affect cars with trailers. We explained the background to this in...
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Even the most promising development can be knocked off course if the land is subject to a restrictive covenant. Restrictions of this sort can prevent land from being built on...
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Julie Crossley, a medical negligence specialist at Ashtons Legal, successfully represented Mr T in his claim against his local hospital relating to a leg injury. Mr T suffered a knee...
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On 25 March 2022, the law relating to using mobile phones whilst driving was significantly tightened. Businesses who employ drivers (who drive as their sole role or driving is part...
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Ashtons Legal has advised ubisend, the Norwich-based conversational AI company, on their sale to Soprano Design, an international communications platform supplier. Under the deal, the founders and management team remain...
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The Health and Social Care Committee has stated that there has been a delay in the early diagnosis of cancer cases as a result of the pandemic. Usually, just over...
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From 6 April 2022, the employment rates and limits will have their annual increase. In relation to employment tribunal claims the new rates will apply where the effective date of...
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