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News | 25:04:24

Causes of death to be scrutinised by Medical Examiners

From 9 September 2024, it will become a requirement that all deaths in any health setting (including care homes) that are not referred to the Coroner in the first instance will be subject to medical examiner scrutiny.

News | 25:04:24

Lillian Lucas: Inquest finds neglect contributed to death of NHS inpatient at Cygnet Hospital

News | 22:04:24

RWK Goodman advises Applicable on acquisition from NTT Cloud Communications UK Ltd

RWK Goodman has provided advisory services to Applicable in its acquisition from NTT Cloud Communications UK Ltd. The transaction marks a significant milestone for Applicable as it continues to empower large enterprises with Microsoft...

Podcast | 16:04:24

How employers can and should respond when a team moves to another business

In today’s episode, we speak to Martin Pratt and Holly Freuchen, who are both solicitors in our London employment team about team moves and why they matter. We start off by outlining exactly what...

Case Study | 15:04:24

Compensation recovered for the family of a former electrical contractor who died from mesothelioma following asbestos exposure at Sellafield Nuclear Power Station

Senior Associate, Laura Wilkinson, was instructed after JM’s death to investigate a claim following his diagnosis with mesothelioma. JM’s family had had discussions with him over the years and had an idea as to...

Case Study | 12:04:24

Family of former school caretaker who died from mesothelioma recovers compensation

Our Senior Associate, Laura Wilkinson, was instructed by the family of Mr G who sadly died from mesothelioma in June 2020. Mr G had been employed as a caretaker in Somerset from 1989 to...

Case Study | 12:04:24

Claim settled for former school cleaner exposed to asbestos

Margaret H was employed as a dormitory cleaner at a school in Wantage. Sadly, decades later, Margaret became poorly and was given the tragic news that she had developed mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure....

Case Study | 12:04:24

Damages secured for former Treloar Health Authority painter following diagnosis of mesothelioma

RWK Goodman acted for a painter who worked for the Treloar Health Authority between 1969 and 1978. The claim was brought against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (“SOSHSC”) for exposing...

Case Study | 12:04:24

Successful claim against Electricity Board for lady exposed to asbestos dust as a child through her father’s work

Senior Associate, Michael Wolstencroft, was instructed by Mrs W who was sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mrs W was employed as an office worker and couldn’t recall any occupational asbestos exposure during her working life....

Case Study | 12:04:24

Former Cape Asbestos employee receives compensation following diagnosis of mesothelioma

Mr K was employed by Cape Building Products Ltd in 1962/63 as an oven operative and labourer at their factory in Cowley, Middlesex. Asbestos was widely present throughout the fabric of the building and...

News | 10:04:24

Lillian Lucas: Inquest to open into death of inpatient at Cygnet Hospital

Opinion | 08:04:24

Ofsted’s delays in processing applications and the impact on Supported Accommodation providers

Ofsted’s inspections of providers who provide supported accommodation to looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17 years old were due to start in April 2024. However, inspections have now been pushed back to start in September 2024 instead.

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