A new guideline recently published by the Sentencing Council is likely to result in increased penalties for individuals responsible for fatal workplace accidents. Chris Newton reports
Laura Martin recommends adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to occupational & industrial disease claims
What the doctor said: Charles Foster looks at developments in patient autonomy & causation
R A Buckley investigates breaking the chain of causation
A drama at the opera has turned the spotlight on the music industry’s legal obligations to protect musicians. Jonathan Clarke talks to Susan Ghaiwal
Sarah Moore reviews the current state of product liability in the UK, & asks: is it time for a consumer revolution?
Landlords’ gas safety duties—Stephanie Trotter puts the case for reform
Nick Barnard considers why corporate health & safety offenders are not being punished as heavily as expected
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions