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August 31, 2023

Navigating the world of employment policies

In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the modern workplace, employment policies play a crucial role in shaping the relationship between employers and employees.

Sarah Naylor
Business Services, Employment Law, Start Up Business
August 31, 2023
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Dog attacks are once again hitting the headlines as numbers rise  

There are more dog attacks over the summer months in the UK. Almost 9,000 people went to hospital in 2022 with dog bites, a rise of more than 1,000 incidents on the previous year.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
August 28, 2023
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John McQuater appointed as chair of Civil Justice Committee 

The Law Society has appointed Switalskis director John McQuater as chair of the Civil Justice Committee.

John McQuater
Switalskis News
August 22, 2023

Government orders independent inquiry at Countess of Chester Hospitals

The Countess of Chester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is under immense scrutiny following recent events in the Criminal Courts regarding Nurse Lucy Letby.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
August 22, 2023

Lucy Letby: statement and information for the media

Statement and information for the media on behalf of Switalskis Solicitors, representing 7 babies who were victims of Lucy Letby in their civil claims against The Countess of Chester NHS Hospital Trust.

Tamlin Bolton
Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Thirlwall Inquiry
August 17, 2023
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Hiring staff: where to start

Many businesses will find themselves in the positive position of their business growing nicely and needing an extra pair of hands (or several). As your mind turns to taking on employees it is common to wonder where to start.

Sarah Naylor
Business Services, Employment Law, Start Up Business
August 16, 2023

Y v York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Having a baby can be both exciting but also nerve wracking, especially for first time parents. There is a lot of pressure on parents to make the right call at the right time.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
August 15, 2023
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Sentencing of ex-Eastwood Park officer delayed

Former Eastwood Park Detention Centre Officer Patrick Devaney was due to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 11 August having previously been convicted of misfeasance in public office in March 2023.

Rob Casey, Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
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