Actress Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract concerning their new film ‘Black Widow’, which features Ms Johansson in its starring role. Ms Johansson has brought the claim to the Los Angeles Superior Court. She claims that Disney deliberately breached a contract term stating that the film would have an exclusive theatrical release…
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An NHS nurse, Gemma Dobson, has succeeded in her appeal against an employment tribunal, which originally had decided that she was not unfairly dismissed for refusing to work weekends due to childcare commitments. The impact of this ruling means that employment tribunals will need to consider the fact that women are less likely than men…
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Redkite Solicitors has added to its work with Bluestone National Park Resort by providing its legal services for the resort’s newest centre for activity and play, The Hive. The Hive, an exciting multi-faceted activity hub, opened on Friday, 23 July as the summer festival campaign began at Bluestone. Described as the “new home of activity…
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Disclaimer: This article makes reference to the 12 July 2021 announcement made by the Prime Minister that applies to England only (the devolved administrations has communicated separate plans for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) The British Prime Minister announced that ‘Freedom Day’ in England would take effect from 19 July 2021. Unsurprisingly, this decision has…
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TV Doctor from Embarrassing Bodies in trouble:: Social media and the implications of defamation In a recent High Court ruling in Northern Ireland, Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies host Dr Christian Jessen was ordered to pay damages to the former leader of the DUP, Arlene Foster, in relation to a defamatory tweet posted in December 2020….
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When it comes to your medical care, all medical professionals need to consider your wishes and get your consent before they begin any treatment; however, there may be a time when you may be unable to make your wishes known, either short term, if you are unconscious or long term if you developed conditions such…
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New controversial rules for the regulation of water pollution implemented by the Welsh Government have been both welcomed and rebuffed by environmental groups and farmers respectively across Wales. These regulations only relate to land located in Wales Controversial or Essential Regulations? In January of this year, the Welsh Government announced regulatory measures to address agricultural…
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint another person (or persons) to make important decisions on your behalf, in the event you lose the mental capacity to understand information and make decisions for yourself. The person making the Lasting Power of…
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At Redkite Solicitors we suggest that every adult should create a Will but it is especially important to consider writing your Will in the following circumstances:- after buying your first house or investing in any kind of property after getting married or entering into a civil partnership after setting up home with a partner or…
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What is the role of a Financial & Property affairs Lasting Power of Attorney? A Property and Financial Power of Attorney, known as an LPA, or P&FLPA is an important document that allows your chosen attorneys to manage your financial affairs if you no longer want to, or if you are unable to manage them…
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