http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx The latest news articles from Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors. (c) 2010, Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors 5 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx http://www.simpsonmillar.biz/assets/images/logos/rss-sm.jpg webmaster@simpsonmillar.co.uk (Jennie Sanders) en-gb The CWU postal union has backed Labour plans to enforce owners of dangerous dogs in England and Wales to take out insurance against their dog attacking someone. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=871 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=871 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:03:00 GMT A study has suggested that a new technique which 'flushes out' the brains of very ill premature babies may give them a better chance of survival. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=870 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=870 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:43:00 GMT A newborn baby given 10 times the normal dose of a tuberculosis vaccine is now receiving treatment for TB at Scunthorpe General Hospital. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=869 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=869 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:35:00 GMT The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has fined a manufacturing firm £40,000 after a worker suffered 'shocking' broken arm injuries at work after his right arm got trapped in a rotating drill. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=868 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=868 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:33:00 GMT In August 2009 16 year old Alex Hughes from Radyr, Cardiff sustained severe injuries when he was attacked and hit over the head with a bottle whilst on a night out on holiday in Majorca. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=867 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=867 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:33:00 GMT The Care Services Minister Phil Hope has today launched the government's first strategy aimed at helping adults with autism to live independently and find work. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=866 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=866 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:33:00 GMT A new report commissioned by the charity Grandparents Plus has called for the state to give financial recognition to grandparents who help to look after their grandchildren. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=865 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=865 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:31:00 GMT A new scheme to be introduced this April will ensure that people suffering from mesothelioma will receive extra financial help, with lump sum payments increasing by around 40%. These payments from the 2008 Mesothelioma Scheme will now match the level paid under the Pneumoconiosis etc Workers' Compensation Act 1979 which pays lump sums to people with certain lung diseases like mesothelioma. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=864 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=864 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:33:00 GMT A lawyer representing medical negligence victims has warned that claimants and Trusts are suffering from drawn out legal battles, and fears are growing that public sector spending cuts could further escalate the problem. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=863 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=863 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:33:00 GMT Caroline Kelly is now Marketing Director at Simpson Millar LLP. Peter Watson, Managing Partner of Simpson Millar said: I am delighted to welcome Caroline to Simpson Millar. We were instantly impressed by her marketing expertise and, topped off with a healthy pinch of enthusiasm, she was the perfect candidate. Caroline brings with her valuable commercial experience which will be a real asset to the firm. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=862 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=862 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:53:00 GMT Pensions experts are warning that, following the collapse of Reader's Digest UK, even more companies could go bust because of final salary pension fund gaps. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=861 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=861 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:44:00 GMT