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June 30, 2025
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Can I change my child’s name?

While you can change a child's name, this blog looks at the factors that need to be considered first.

Catherine Cain
Family
June 30, 2025

Castle Hill Hospital TAVI deaths under investigation

An early-stage criminal investigation is now underway into the care of cardiac patients who underwent TAVI procedures at Castle Hill Hospital in Hull, part of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in East Yorkshire.

Chris Gresswell-Green
Clinical Negligence
June 27, 2025
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Injury Awareness Week: A perspective from APIL’s Past President

As a solicitor with decades of experience representing injured people, I have seen firsthand the challenges they face – and the crucial role personal injury lawyers play in helping them rebuild their lives.

John McQuater
Personal Injury
June 26, 2025

Key Takeaways: IICSA - What is the government’s response so far?

On 19 June, we were honoured to join The Survivors Trust and ACT on IICSA for a vital webinar examining the Government’s response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs
June 25, 2025
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Calls grow for independent inquiry into maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Concerns about maternity safety at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTH) continue to mount, as new evidence points to widespread and longstanding failings in care.

Kay Barnes
Clinical Negligence
June 24, 2025
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Collaboration agreements and why your business might need one

A collaboration agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties who agree to work together on a particular project or initiative.

Sarah Naylor
Commercial Contracts, Business Services
June 23, 2025
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National maternity care investigation announced following serious scandals

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a new, rapid national investigation into maternity care across England.

Suzanne Munroe
Clinical Negligence
June 23, 2025
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Injury Awareness Week 2025: Reflecting on progress and prioritising prevention

This week serves as a pivotal moment to assess the current landscape of accidents in the UK, spanning workplaces, homes, and roads, and to acknowledge the strides made in safety over the years.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
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