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When medical records do not tell everything

Courts place considerable weight on medical records, but recent authorities underline the importance of assessing them alongside other evidence

Browne Jacobson appoints Paul Duggan as partner

Browne Jacobson enhances its banking and finance practice with Paul Duggan's appointment as a partner

Royal Mail faces tribunal hearing over drivers

A tribunal hearing will determine potential deposit orders of £150,000 linked to eCourier driver claims

Court of Appeal condemns ‘privilege hunting’ as abuse of process

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that covert attempts to obtain an opponent’s privileged information constitute an abuse of process, while rejecting strike-out as the...

Government funds vital support for survivors

Rape Crisis England & Wales receives £8.7 million to enhance round-the-clock support for victims of sexual violence

Megan Lee-Devlin appointed as Chief Executive

Megan Lee-Devlin has been appointed Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service to drive modernisation efforts

Ward Hadaway strengthens employment team in Birmingham

Ward Hadaway enhances its employment team with Chris Piggott’s appointment, offering extensive expertise and support for clients across various sectors

Cohabiting couples face inheritance disputes

Proposed reforms to intestacy laws may create uncertainty for cohabiting couples, raising concerns among lawyers