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Partnership with Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association continues for a fifth year

Claire Battye
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Warner Goodman LLP have been proudly working in partnership with Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association since 2014 to raise awareness and vital funds for the charity, and 2018 will be no different.  Claire Battye, Commercial Property Partner, explains how National Down Syndrome Awareness Week will be supported this year, and how people across Hampshire can help.

Employment Law Case Updates: Ms Bickerstaff v The Royal British Legion

Employment Team
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Ms Bickerstaff was employed by the Royal British Legion as a Case Officer. Issues in the workplace began when another member of staff went on long term sick leave. Ms Bickerstaff was concerned that she would be unable to cope with the increase in workload.

DCLG calls for transparency for clients buying a home

John Blake
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In recent months, several bodies have been calling for clearer options when it comes to individuals buying or selling their home, particularly when they require conveyancing services.  With the market awash with choices of legal services to provide this, John Blake, Senior Residential Conveyancer, evaluates the impact this call for transparency will have for clients, and why real client feedback and recommendations will always be a preferable place to start.

Warner Goodman have come to Chandler's Ford

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Hampshire law firm, Warner Goodman LLP, are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Chandler’s Ford; the fourth office for the firm.  The firm already have offices in Southampton, Portsmouth and Fareham, providing a full range of legal services for people in their business and personal lives. 

Employment Law Case Update: Crawford v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

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Mr Crawford worked as a railway signalman for Network Rail; he was required to provide relief cover at a number of signal boxes during his eight hour shifts. As the boxes were manned singly Mr Crawford was required to continuously monitor his post and be available to carry out his duties at any time. 

Can drink impact your holiday insurance claim?

Molly Puntis
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Having an accident while on holiday will certainly dampen your trip, but could your insurance be invalid if you had that accident after a few drinks?  Molly Puntis, Personal Injury Claims Handler, here reviews the recent news around this topic, and gives some guidance on the steps you should take if you have an accident while on holiday.

Good news for property market as 200,000 new homes to be built

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In yet another move to drive the housing market forward, last week Chancellor Philip Hammond and Housing Secretary Sajid Javid announced the investment of £866 million for local housing projects.  

Employment Law Case Update: Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust v Drzymala

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Ms Drzymala qualified as a doctor in 1987. She developed a specialism in cancer and worked at various hospitals, improving her qualifications and experience. From April 2005, she worked as a Locum Consultant in the Oncology Department at Royal Surrey County Hospital. 

Your GDPR checklist

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It is now only three months until the General Data Protection Regulation goes live and local law firm, Warner Goodman are seeing an increasing number of requests for assistance in making businesses compliant.  

Dilapidations - the hidden costs of renting a commercial property

Jenny Colvin
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The term ‘dilapidations’ refers to the wants of repair in a leasehold property for which the tenant is responsible.  At the end of the term of the lease, the landlord will serve a terminal schedule of dilapidations on the tenant.  

Government Reform - County Court Judgements

Brian Kirby
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Against a background of government reforms in Courts and Tribunals, the Ministry of Justice aims to ensure that the process of debt recovery strikes a balance, between the legitimate right of an individual or business to pursue a money claim, and the right of a debtor, to know of any claim against them and have the opportunity to defend that claim.  

All is fair in equal pay?

Howard Robson
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Recent months have seen numerous news stories revolving around equal pay, with the BBC notably coming under fire for inequality in pay between the sexes. With the Gender Pay Gap Report deadline looming on 4th April 2018 (which is when all employers with 250 or more employees are required to report their gender pay gap and bonus details) this is not the last of the stories we will see.  

Could you be due a refund for registering your Power of Attorney?

Jane Cox
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It was announced yesterday that the Ministry of Justice have launched a £69million refund scheme for those people who paid a fee to register a power of attorney between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017.  While some details are yet to be confirmed, Jane Cox, Private Client Partner, explains here how people can apply and who to contact should they have questions.

Employment Law Case Update: Chief Constable of Norfolk v Coffey

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Mrs Coffey was a police constable in Wiltshire Constabulary, who was refused a transfer to Norfolk Constabulary. She had some hearing loss placing her marginally outside the national standard for recruitment. However, following national guidance, the Wiltshire Constabulary arranged a practical functionality test for Mrs Coffey, which she passed, enabling her to work as a constable (without adjustments).