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New Clarification from the Court of Protection about Lasting Powers of Attorney

Claire Clarke
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There has been a recent case relating to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) that emphasises the difficulties that can be involved with the drafting of these documents. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is a government body that monitors the activities...

What consequences might Artificial Intelligence have for employment law?

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As the availability of artificial intelligence is rapidly increasing, the Trade Union Prospect has recently conducted a survey of more than 1000 people, finding that 58% of workers think the government should regulate the use of generative AI in workplaces....

Newark Business Awards 2023

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Chattertons were delighted to again be a sponsor of the Newark Business Awards, with a prestigious gala dinner at Newark Showground on Friday, June 9, 2023. The event brings together a variety of businesses, social enterprises, educators, charities and...

Can an employee establish disability if activities adversely affected by erroneous belief about the condition?

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In the case of Miles v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency the Employment Appeal Tribunal ("EAT") considered the relevance of a decision by an individual to refrain from undertaking certain activities due to a medical condition when assessing if...

Practical tips for conducting a disciplinary investigation

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Updated: 16 April 2026 Many managers will have to deal with misconduct by an employee. When doing so, a fair procedure should be followed, or any resulting dismissal could be deemed unfair by an employment tribunal, if the employee has more than 2...

Disability Discrimination guide part 1- Discrimination arising from disability

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In this part 1 of our guide to disability discrimination we will be considering Discrimination arising from disability and the development of case law.  In our next newsletter, part  2 will examine the duty to make reasonable adjustments . ...

Can I claim for Whiplash? A guide to the latest rules

Leanne Day
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The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 (also known as the Whiplash Reforms) came into force on 31 st May 2021 and apply to those wishing to bring a whiplash claim as a result of a road traffic accident.  There is now only a limited amount of compensation...

Business owners - Is your HR function legally compliant?

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Navigating the complexity of employment can be challenging for organisations of all shapes and sizes. Ensuing compliance with employment law when making decisions that impact staff is always important. There are a number of basic legal requirements, for...

CHATTERTONS ANNUAL CHARITY WALK RAISES OVER £2,000 FOR DEMENTIA UK

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On Saturday, 3rd June, Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management employees and family took part in their annual walk to raise money for their charity of the year, Dementia UK.  The walk was along the Viking Way from Fiskerton east of Lincoln to...

When inheritance plans start leaking

Samantha Furey
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With increasing rates of re-marriage and the resulting blended families, parents need to take action if they wish to protect inheritance for children from a previous relationship. Any fans of the mega-hit TV series Succession, which follows the fortunes of...