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 news that thousands of hip replacement patients might need their operations reversed due to faulty DePuy implants has naturally been greeted with alarm. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1434 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1434 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:04:00 GMT Vulnerable children and families could suffer if reforms recommended by the Family Justice Review are not fully prioritised and resourced, according to a family law specialist. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1433 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1433 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:44:00 GMT A study published by The Lancet has found that health complications or even death are risked by children with serious burn injuries covering 60% or more of their total body surface area (TBSA). http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1432 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1432 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:33:00 GMT The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is looking into gym membership contracts in light of concerns over unreasonable cancellation policies and overlong contracts. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1431 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1431 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:10:00 GMT A worldwide public and private partnership is raising nearly $800m in an effort to deal with 10 neglected tropical diseases within the next 8 years. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1430 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1430 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:03:00 GMT Ricki James, Hearing Loss Claims Expert at Cardiff based Simpson Millar LLP has recently assisted a client who wished to claim compensation for noise induced hearing loss following his work as a BT engineer. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1429 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1429 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:53:00 GMT Swindon, Wiltshire has been earmarked for a new facility to support victims recovering from serious brain injury. Plans submitted by The Disabilities Trust to establish an independent brain injury rehabilitation unit at Edison Park have been approved by Swindon Council. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1428 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1428 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:03:00 GMT The Public Health Agency of Canada has alerted Cuban health officials to a potential outbreak of norovirus, after Canadian tourists became ill while staying at the resort of Holguin in January. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1427 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1427 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:13:00 GMT There has been much publicity over the government’s recently announced measures to help businesses navigate the minefield of employment law. One of the most heralded and controversial proposals is the increase in the qualifying period of service required before an employee is permitted to bring a claim of unfair dismissal from 1 to 2 years. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1426 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1426 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:13:00 GMT Every year the court of protection appoints deputies to assist people who lack mental capacity and have no legal advisors to manage their affairs. Such deputyship usually involves a property and affairs manager, whose remit is routine finances like investments, bank accounts, state benefits and tax affairs. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1425 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1425 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:03:00 GMT Regional statistics have shown a definite link between the incurable cancer mesothelioma and key manufacturing 'black spots' where asbestos was commonly used. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1424 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1424 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:03:00 GMT To avoid similar future problems with breast implants to those which recently surrounded PIP, an insurance scheme could soon be created for cosmetic surgery patients http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1422 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1422 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:13:00 GMT A Carmarthenshire sockmaker with a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales failed to protect its employees from asbestos exposure, a jury at Swansea Crown Court has found. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1421 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1421 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:13:00 GMT You may have heard marketing spiel from insurers recently pointing out that when an uninsured driver hits your car, "don't worry; you'll be fully covered with us." http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1420 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1420 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GMT Q: One of our senior executives resigned a few weeks back and is currently completing 3 months' gardening leave. However, she has already changed her LinkedIn profile which now claims that she is working with a competitor, although she tells us that she doesn't formally start until the three months are up. Is there anything we can do? http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1419 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1419 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:04:00 GMT Over the past 6 years, the number of pedestrians suffering serious injury while wearing headphones or devices such as MP3 players has increased by 300%, according to US research. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1418 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1418 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:46:00 GMT Jane Pettifer's daughter seriously cut her leg on a piece of protruding metal after falling from a ride in a hotel playground. However, the tour operator in question failed to properly respond to Ms Pettifer's complaint about the holiday accident. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1417 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1417 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:14:00 GMT Round-up of legal news and cases from 2011. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1416 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1416 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:10:00 GMT A surge in complaints against mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) has driven up the total number of cases going to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), with most claims decided in customers' favour. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1414 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1414 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:02:00 GMT The Department of Health (DoH) has said that the companies which performed breast surgery using implants from PiP had a "moral duty" to their patients and that the NHS will support the implants' removal. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1413 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1413 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:52:00 GMT 20 years after the controversial Dangerous Dogs Act became UK law, judges have published the first sentencing guidelines for people convicted for dangerous dogs offences in England and Wales. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1412 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1412 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:42:00 GMT Q: I have run a design agency with my business partner for 15 years. He is getting married shortly and someone mentioned to me that, should he get divorced, his wife would then own his share of the business. Is that true and, if so, is there any way I can manage that risk? http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1410 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1410 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:02:00 GMT Simpson Millar LLP is honoured to have been included on the prestigious 2012 Headway Head Injury Solicitors' list. Headway is a charity which assists people affected by brain injury. A nationwide network of local branches offers a wide range of help and support services, including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, community outreach and respite care. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1409 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1409 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:02:00 GMT Simpson Millar has launched a mediation service to help families and couples solve disputes in a sensitive and cost effective manner. January is notoriously a busy time for divorces but, through mediation, the process could be far less expensive than expected. Although general perception suggests divorce to be expensive, difficult and time consuming, there are ways for separating spouses to part ways amicably and cost effectively. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1408 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1408 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:32:00 GMT 70% of websites offering loans, finance and credit cards across 29 EU countries are breaking the rules, a general sweep has found. Of the 562 websites checked, 393 failed, including all sites audited in Slovakia, Spain and Cyprus. Concerns were raised over 38 of 47 UK websites. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1406 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1406 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMT Q: A member of our sales force has been with us just under 12 months. In some areas she has been doing a good job but she doesn't get on well with the rest of the team and it is causing daily friction which I fear might affect sales. Can we make her redundant on the basis of 'collaboration issues' before she reaches a year's worth of continuous service? http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1405 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1405 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:49:00 GMT Thousands of British women with banned PIP breast implants should know soon whether the government believes the implants, which were made from industrial not medical grade gel, should be removed. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1404 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1404 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:25:00 GMT A ruling by the Court of Appeal against the online travel agency Qwerty Travel has been flagged as highly significant for the package holiday market. Dynamic Package Holidays not covered by Package Travel Regulations 1992In a case concerning Sean Titshall, who was hurt while on a holiday he had booked through Qwerty Travel, the judgement once again poses questions about what, in law, constitutes a package holiday. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1403 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1403 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:05:00 GMT A series of medical failures led to the death of a two month old girl – leaving her parents asking why fatal errors were made by so many people who could have saved her. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1402 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1402 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:36:00 GMT When and how do you have rights to complain? Who is there to help you? Even though the economy is in the doldrums, people are losing their jobs and credit is harder to come by daily, the rights to complain about injustices are still enshrined in law. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1401 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1401 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:35:00 GMT The Citizens Advice (CA) service was set up to provide free, impartial and confidential advice to help people resolve legal, financial and other problems. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1400 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1400 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:35:00 GMT Not the most festive of thoughts, perhaps. But as 2012 takes hold, divorce or separation might be a reality that needs to be faced by many families, married couples and civil partnerships. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1399 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1399 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:22:00 GMT The rate of mesothelioma diagnoses and deaths in the Cardiff area has been disproportionately high for 3 decades, according to the Office of National Statistics. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1398 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1398 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:57:00 GMT With the end of another festive season it’s time to look forward into 2012. Whilst we think about what the forthcoming year might hold it is also a good time to review and put in place legal arrangements to cater for all those expected or unexpected events which could occur in the future. http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1397 http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsid=1397 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:53:00 GMT