https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/stay-informed/default.htm Keep up-to-date with all our news and publications en-gb Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:15:45 GMT Copyright: (C) Forbes Solicitors 2023 1 48182 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48182/consultation-on-fire-and-rehire-open-until-18-april-2023 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48181 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48181/vicarious-liability-a-useful-reminder Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT News 48180 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48180/gestational-diabetes-causes-and-symptoms Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48179 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48179/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-symptoms-and-treatment Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48178 Personal Injury Whiplash Reforms https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48178/whiplash-reforms Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48177 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48177/pitfalls-of-beddoe-orders-when-acting-on-behalf-of-personal-representatives Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48176 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48176/external-expertise-non-executive-directors-neds Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT News 48175 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48175/record-fine-for-nhs-after-admitting-it-failed-to-care-for-a-woman-and-baby Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48174 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48174/forbes-social-services-and-abuse-claims-blog-series-into-the-iicsa-report-series-4-recommendation-19-redress Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48173 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48173/use-of-ai-technologies-by-public-bodies-is-this-compliant-with-the-uk-gdpr Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT News 48172 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48172/nhs-under-pressure Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48171 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48171/costs-rule-changes-favour-defendants Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48170 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48170/to-make-an-application-or-not-to-make-an-application-that-is-the-question Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48169 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48169/to-guarantee-is-unrealistic-but-to-limit-is-reasonable-the-importance-of-tree-policy-and-inspections Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48168 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48168/relocating-with-a-child-after-divorce-seperation Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48166 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48166/surrogacy-and-consent Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48165 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48165/mxx-v-a-secondary-school-2022-ewhc-2207-qb Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48164 1. Clearing up confusion around who can/ cannot strike Only teachers in England who are a member of the NEU and teachers who are not a member of a union can strike. If you have members of support staff who belong to the NEU, the https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48164/questions-from-education-q-a Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48161 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48161/mixed-injury-claims-court-of-appeal-offers-limited-guidance Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48160 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48160/traffic-management-and-the-need-for-control-measures Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48159 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48159/environmental-initiatives-for-property-in-2023 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48157 Brexit fall out continues as the High Court finds in the case of Independent Monitoring Authority v Secretary of State for the Home Department that the EU Settlement Scheme is https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48157/uk-eu-settlement-scheme-found-to-be-unlawful-by-the-high-court Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48156 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48156/ehrc-guidance-on-hair-styles-in-schools-schools-should-review-and-possibly-amend-their-uniform-policies Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48154 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48154/court-of-appeal-hold-that-section-20-voluntary-accommodation-agreements-can-be-used-for-established-longterm-placements Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48153 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48153/the-courts-evolving-approach-to-sentencing-breach-of-injunctions-made-under-antisocial-behaviour-crime-and-policing-act-2014-the-act Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48152 On the 16th of January 2023, the National Education Union (NEU), being one of the trade unions representing the teaching profession, announced 9 out of 10 of its members voted to strike after taking part in a ballot. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48152/teachers-strike Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48150 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48150/shared-loop-systems-an-answer-to-the-energy-crisis Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48149 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48149/what-impact-does-the-coroners-finding-have-for-potential-covid-claims- Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48148 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48148/recruitment-in-the-renewable-energy-sector-the-skills-gap-challenge Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48147 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48147/workplace-covid-inquest-ruling-and-implications-for-civil-claims Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48146 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48146/cancer-expert-to-advise-of-potential-heightened-risk-of-asbestos-related-diseases-in-female-teachers-born-between-1955-and-1974 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48145 Please see below for a summary of the questions answered by Ruth Rule-Mullen and James Barron (Education, Employment), Stephen McArdle (Dispute Resolution), Gemma Duxbury and Laura Rae (Governance, Procurement and Information) and https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48145/education-qa-19th-january-2023 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48144 Admissions appeals and disputes are well known to be highly contentious and emotive. Once a decision has been made after an appeal has been heard, that decision is final https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48144/admission-appeals-decisions-and-judicial-review Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48142 On 13 December 2022, OFSTED published their annual report detailing the outcome of their inspections and regulation of education providers between September 2021 and August 2022. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48142/the-annual-report-of-his-majestys-chief-inspector-of-education-childrens-services-and-skills-20212022 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48141 Chaos is set to sweep across the public sector, as the Country's largest Teaching Union approves strike action that could trigger the biggest shutdown of schools due to strike for many years https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48141/dealing-with-industrial-action Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48139 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48139/marital-status-discrimination-ellis-v-bacon-advanced-fire-solutions Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48138 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48138/risk-assessment-of-trees-on-school-property Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48137 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48137/renewable-energy-and-the-rise-of-commercial-disputes Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48136 On the 16 January 2023, the NEU announced that there members had balloted for strike action and unlike the NASUWT ballot, the required thresholds had been met. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48136/dealing-with-strike-action-in-schools Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT News 48135 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48135/litigation-risks-in-renewable-energy Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48134 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48134/the-rise-in-importance-for-sustainability-within-the-construction-industry-in-2023 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48133 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48133/harpur-trust-v-brazel-government-consultation-paper-announced Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48131 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48131/the-problems-with-mirror-wills Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48130 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48130/help-to-buy-equity-loan-scheme-coming-to-an-end-whats-next Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48129 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48129/separating-parents-urged-to-avoid-courtroom-conflict-as-family-mediation-week-kicks-off-in-the-north-west Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48128 Sponsors of skilled workers applying under the Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility Senior or Specialist Worker routes are required to pay an additional fee for the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) every time they assign a n https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48128/immigration-update-the-home-office-announces-new-immigration-skills-charge-exemption-from-january-2023 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT News 48127 The Department for Work and Pensions has published the annual rate increases that will take effect from 1st April 2023. As set out in the Autumn Statement, the government has followed the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48127/the-annual-work-and-pensions-rate-increases-taking-effect-in-april-2023 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT News 48126 Mental Health and Divorce/Separation https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48126/looking-after-your-mental-health-upon-separation Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48125 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48125/controlling-the-controllables-the-importance-of-risk-assessments Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48046 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48046/lasting-powers-of-attorney-taking-control-of-your-future Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Article 48123 Recommendation 13, Mandatory Reporting https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48123/forbes-social-services-and-abuse-claims-blog-series-into-the-iicsa-report-series-3-recommendation-13-mandatory-reporting Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 47547 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/47547/separated-parents-considerations-when-deciding-on-your-childs-school Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48121 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48121/66-million-for-baby-left-with-brain-damage-at-birth-causing-cerebral-palsy Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48120 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48120/scarlet-fever-strep-a-symptoms-treatment Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48119 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48119/ico-issues-44-million-fine-for-employee-data-breach-what-lessons-can-be-learned Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48118 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48118/social-housing-regulation-bill Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48117 Divorce and Co-parenting https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48117/divorce-and-coparenting Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48116 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48116/renting-homes-wales-act-2016-an-overhaul-of-landlord-and-tenant-law-in-wales Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48114 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48114/outcome-of-the-government-response-to-the-consultation-on-making-flexible-working-the-default Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48113 On 29th November 2022, the Office for National Statistics ('ONS') reclassified further education corporations, sixth form college corporations and designated institutions in England ('Colleges'), as public sector bodies, forming p https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48113/further-education-colleges-reclassified-as-public-sector-bodies Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48111 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48111/commercial-contract-considerations-for-further-and-higher-education-establishments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48110 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48110/online-sales-restrictions-in-vertical-agreements Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48109 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48109/escooters-and-potholes Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48108 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48108/five-year-old-boy-died-after-being-sent-home-from-hospital Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48107 According to the Office for Students ('OfS'), students are more likely than others to be subjected to sexual harassment. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48107/guidance-from-universities-uk-changing-the-culture-tackling-stafftostudent-sexual-misconduct Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48106 The Higher Education Freedom of Speech Bill ('the Bill') was introduced by Parliament on 12 May 2021. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48106/the-higher-education-freedom-of-speech-bill-what-it-means-for-academic-freedom Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48105 With the cost of living skyrocketing in recent months, the pressure of the crisis continues and is being keenly felt throughout many sections of society, including those in the further and higher education sectors. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48105/the-cost-of-living-crisis-in-the-fe-he-sector-student-and-staff-implications Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48104 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48104/forbes-social-services-abuse-claims-blog-series-into-the-iicsa-report-series-1-recommendation-15 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48102 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48102/sale-of-a-care-home Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT News 48101 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48101/child-arrangements-for-seperated-parents Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48099 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48099/register-of-overseas-interest Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48098 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48098/organ-donation-corneal-transplant Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48097 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48097/trauma-and-limb-amputations Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48096 Movember - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48096/prostate-cancer-causes-symptoms-and-the-impact-of-delayed-diagnosis Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48092 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48092/divorce-seperation-the-family-pet-do-you-need-a-petnup Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48091 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48091/nursing-strikes-the-potential-impact-on-patient-care-and-safety Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48090 Suicide Awareness https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48090/mental-health-and-suicide Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48089 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48089/eye-conditions-negligence Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48088 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48088/social-housing-rent-increases-to-be-capped-at-7 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT News 48087 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48087/diabetes-awareness Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48086 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48086/world-prematurity-day Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48085 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48085/supporting-employees-through-the-winter-months-during-the-costofliving-crisis Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48084 Series 1: Recommendation 2, Child Protection Authorities for England and Wales https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48084/forbes-social-services-and-abuse-claims-blog-series-into-the-independent-inquiry-for-child-sexual-abuse-report Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48083 14th - 20th November 2022 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48083/road-safety-week Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48082 Forbes Solicitors has announced its largest training programme to date, as it strives to create more opportunities for people to enter the legal profession and to help enhance diversity and inclusivity throughout the sector. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48082/forbes-solicitors-announces-largest-cohort-of-22-trainees Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT News 48081 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48081/personal-injury-legal-costs-and-success-fees Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48095 APIL (The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) are campaigning for an increase in the Bereavement award. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48095/compensation-increase-for-bereaved-relatives-is-not-enough Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48080 85% of North West businesses expect revenues to rise in research conducted to launch new report https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48080/north-west-businesses-forecast-revenue-growth-in-2023 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT News 48079 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48079/commercial-property-energy-focus Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48078 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48078/injunctions-and-passing-off-au-vodka-limited-v-ne10-vodka-limited-and-leon-hogan-2022-ewhc-2371-ch Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48077 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48077/lung-cancer-causes-symptoms-and-the-impact-of-delayed-diagnoses Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48076 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48076/global-talent-visa-the-uk-attracts-talented-and-promising-individuals Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48075 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48075/a-change-in-conformity-reminder-to-update-product-safety-markings-by-31-december-2022 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48074 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48074/moving-in-right-direction-business-travel-to-and-from-the-eu-in-a-postbrexit-world Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48073 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48073/no-need-to-wait-until-death-to-claim-an-inheritance Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48094 Mouth Cancer Action Month is held in November every year and is supported by the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation. https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48094/mouth-cancer-action-month Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48072 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48072/intellectual-property-international-considerations Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48071 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48071/incoterms-delivery-and-risk-in-international-trade Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Article 48093 Maternity and Neonatal Services in East Kent https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48093/east-kent-maternity-scandal-the-report-of-the-independent-investigation Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 BST Article 48070 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48070/domestic-abuse-victims-to-receive-free-legal-support-under-new-reforms Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 BST Article 48069 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48069/product-regulation-strategy-2022-2025 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 BST Article 48068 https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/news/48068/the-impact-of-the-energy-crisis-on-the-manufacturing-industry-from-a-corporate-perspective Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 BST Article