Written by Richard Stanford on 27 February 2023
The ongoing strikes of nurses, ambulance workers and now junior doctors could bring a tidal wave of medical negligence claims against the NHS. Delays in treatment resulting in serious harm is likely to provide patients or their families grounds for action. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 8 February 2023
Our Clinical Negligence Team have passed their Legal Aid Agency annual review for 2023. The Legal Aid Agency's responsibilities include making sure legal aid services from solicitors, barristers and the not-for-profit sector are available to the general public. They are an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 16 December 2022
Following the Sex Disqualification Act 1919 coming into force, which paved the way for women’s entry into the legal profession for the first time, four women passed the Law Society’s examinations in 1922. And on 18th December that year, Carrie Morrison became the first woman to be admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 5 December 2022
As a firm, Brindey Twist Tafft & James LLP were honoured to sponsor the Annual Justice Service held Sunday 4th December at Coventry Cathedral, supporting the High Sheriff of the County of West Midlands, Mr David Moorcroft OBE, having supported David for over 30 years in his role as Chair of Coventry Sports Foundation, now part of the CV Life family. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 24 August 2022
The Criminal Bar Association confirmed on 22nd August 2022 that its members had voted to pursue further strike action (or escalation) on 5th September 2022 for an indefinite period. Read On
