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Action for Brain Injury Week: Head Injury team outlines developments in social care reform
By Sophia Vasquez, Trainee Solicitor, Head Injury Team This article provides a snapshot of the latest developments in social care reform, which will affect many individuals with a brain injury, along with their family and carers.It has long been of … Continue reading
Headway launches new carers’ workshop during Action for Brain Injury Week 14-20 May
By Sue Upton, Partner in charge of the Head Injury Team Brain injury does not just affect individuals: it can transform the lives of entire families, too. Emotional and behavioural changes in the person who has been injured can affect … Continue reading
The Queen’s Speech: Announcement of Employment Law Changes
By Nick Jones, Partner, Employment Department Last Wednesday (9 May) saw the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament. The Queen announced a couple of forthcoming Bills that will be of interest to employers: the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform … Continue reading
Action for Brain Injury Week: Headway survey explores burden on carers
By Laura Merry, Senior Associate, Head Injury Team On Monday, 14 May, Headway published the results of their research into the position of carers. The brain injury association carried out its survey of carers of people with brain injury throughout … Continue reading
Lyons Davidson at Sustainabilitylive! 2012
By Lyons Davidson’s Environment, Health & Safety Department Lyons Davidson’s head of Environment, Health and Safety, Richard Voke, will be chairing one of the opening sessions at Sustainabilitylive! on 22 May at the NEC, Birmingham.
Breakfast Legal Training: dos and don’ts of disciplinary hearings
BRISTOL Date: 16 May 2012 Time: 08:00-09:15 Venue: Victoria House, 51 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6AD Tel: 0117 904 6000
Head Injury team supports Action for Brain Injury Week 14-20 May
By Laura Merry, Head Injury Team Lyons Davidson’s Head Injury team are supporting Action for Brain Injury Week. The event puts the spotlight on those who care for and support someone with a brain injury.
Breakfast Legal Training Leeds: Managing Disciplinary Investigations
LEEDS Date: 30 May Time: 8.30-9.45 Venue: St Martins House, Britannia Street, Leeds, LS1 2DZ Employment Law is a fast moving and ever-changing area of law. We recognise that it can be a challenge for a busy business to keep … Continue reading
Construction disputes: send it to the lawyer
By Iain Cole, Solicitor, and Esme Watson, Paralegal, Civil Litigation Department There are now a variety of claims consultants and advisers available for construction industry professionals to consult with on disputes, legal or otherwise. The vast majority of these provide … Continue reading
LD trains Police on Forced Marriage Prevention and Legal Remedies
Iona Phillips, group leader for Advoca, the specialist child and domestic abuse law division of Lyons Davidson, presented further training sessions to senior police officers from across the South West at Avon and Somerset HQ in Portishead on 30 April.
