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• Inquest into the death of Mrs M, a much loved mother and grandmother who died in hospital following complications arising from anaesthetic

  • PostedJuly 7, 2023

  Ali Masterson of Ashtons Legal supported the family throughout the inquest process following the death of Mrs M, who sadly passed away in December 2021. Mrs M, aged 59, had...

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• Updates to Data Protection regulations: UK-US Data Bridge

  • PostedJuly 6, 2023

  Earlier this month, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden announced that the UK and US had reached a commitment in principle to establish a ‘data bridge’...

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• Diverging Paths: The UK approach to AI regulation in contrast with the EU

  • PostedJuly 6, 2023

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already delivering far-reaching societal benefits, ranging from assisting in the early diagnosis of certain types of cancer to fighting disinformation published online. Whilst AI continues to...

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• A deep dive into the Online Safety Bill

  • PostedJuly 5, 2023

  The Online Safety Bill (the ‘Bill’), which began life as a Green Paper in 2017, is drawing ever closer to reaching Royal Assent and is currently at the Report Stage...

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• Proposal for three month cap on non-compete clauses

  • PostedJune 30, 2023

  Last month, the government announced plans to introduce new legislation to limit the duration of non-compete clauses, a type of restrictive covenant, as part of its drive for economic growth....

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• French Property: Owner’s declaration obligations

  • PostedJune 27, 2023

  The French government recently announced that it was suppressing one of the local taxes applicable to residential property, the taxe d’habitation, although only for ones principal residence. It follows from...

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• Frequently Asked Questions: How to Contest a Will

  • PostedJune 27, 2023

  Disputes around Inheritance and challenging the validity of Wills can often be referred to as ‘Contentious Probate’. What are the grounds for Contesting a Will? There are various grounds for...

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• Ashtons Legal move to new Ipswich office

  • PostedJune 19, 2023

  Ashtons Legal is pleased to announce their move to a new Ipswich office at Portman House in the town. Ashtons Legal employ over 400 people in its offices across the...

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• Case Law: EAT Decision involving Neurodiversity and Discrimination

  • PostedJune 15, 2023

  In McQueen v General Optical Council [2023] EAT 36, the Employment Appeal Tribunal was asked to consider neurodiversity and discrimination arising in consequence of the Claimant’s disability. Background to the...

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• Settlement for the family of man who died from delayed sigmoid volvulus diagnosis

  • PostedJune 15, 2023

  Ali Masterson, Trainee Legal Executive in our Medical Negligence team, has obtained a settlement for the family of Mr M who sadly died following delayed treatment for a sigmoid volvulus...

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• Client focus: Cosworth

  • PostedJune 13, 2023

  Cosworth is an automotive engineering company specialising in high-performance internal combustion engines, clean fuel powertrains and electronics for automobile racing and mainstream automotive industries. In recent times, Cosworth has diversified...

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• What is a revocation clause in a Will and why it’s important

  • PostedJune 13, 2023

  In general, most people will only ever have a single valid Will in operation at any one time in their lives. However, where individuals own property in different countries and...

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