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Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney: What they are and why you should have them
Tom Bridge, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains what Lasting Powers of Attorney are and why business owners and families should have them in place.
Are volunteers for a charity ‘workers’ with rights?
Are charity volunteers legally classed as workers? Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR team, explains employment rights and governance risks.
Understanding the responsibilities and liabilities of becoming a charity trustee
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the responsibilities and personal liabilities of charity trustees and what trustees need to know before taking on the role.
Hip dysplasia misdiagnosis: Early signs, risks, and medical negligence claims
Find out more about how our medical negligence experts can help and support you or your loved ones with hip dysplasia missed diagnosis and claims.
Medical negligence funding options: no win, no fee and alternatives explained
Learn about no win, no fee and other funding options for medical negligence claims, with expert guidance from Hay & Kilner’s specialist Clinical Negligence Team.
The Trust Registration Service: Are you compliant?
Hay & Kilner’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Team explain the UK Trust Registration Service compliance requirements and what trustees must do to meet reporting obligations.
The Duties of a Litigation Friend
Who can act as a Litigation Friend in a clinical negligence claim? Sabrina Tang, from our Clinical Negligence Team, explains the legal duties and when one is required.
Doctor, there's a fly in my soup! Medical negligence and foreign object cases
Michael Taylor, from our Clinical Negligence Team, explains what happens when foreign objects are left in patients and how affected individuals may pursue a negligence claim.

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