Although at first sight some of these changes might seem like common sense, a second look reveals their (potentially fatal) flaws…
Frances McCarthy video expresses concerns over Government legal changes
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Category Archives: Media clippings
New Employment Tribunals fees unfair, says P&B’s Paul Statham
The coalition Government’s money-saving proposals to introduce fees for claimants in employment tribunals are set to fail, according to expert legal opinion. Read partner Paul Statham’s views, published recently in ‘The HR Director‘.
Ministry of Justice consultation paper CP/22/2011
The Government has decided to introduce a system of fees in Employment Tribunals. A consultation exercise asking for views on different options has just concluded. Paul Statham of Pattinson & Brewer solicitors, who co-chaired a committee of the Employment Lawyers Association, summarises their response. Continue reading
ITV Daybreak report on compensation claims and the NHS
This report illustrates just how badly understood the legal fees issue is with regard to NHS compensation claims…
Doctor – Tell Me the Truth (two-part radio documentary)
In case you missed it on the radio on February 21st/28th, 2012, you can listen to this highly relevant. two-part BBC documentary here (see red link).
Kent Online: Payout for husband of Darenth mum who died hours after giving birth
The family was represented by P&B’s Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp. Continue reading
BBC Online News – Dartford and Gravesham Trust payout over Lauren Gard death
The family was represented by P&B’s Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp. Continue reading
BBC London TV News: Hospital trust takes 5 years to settle negligence case in first-time mum death.
The family was represented by P&B’s Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp.
Payout over railway deaths – BBC East Midlands Today and “This is Nottingham” 8.2.12
Laurence Hoggart was represented by P&B’s Jane Radcliffe.
Payout over railway deaths | This is Nottingham. Continue reading
Lost in translation – acting for a client whose first language is not English
In an ever-shrinking world, our society is becoming increasingly multi-cultural. This brings both benefits and problems, one of which is understanding each other! Inaccurate communication can have serious consequences, especially where it relates to the law…
