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Confidential legal documents onto AI? Don’t, you may breach confidentiality and waive legal privilege
With the increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday situations, more and more our clients are supplementing their instructions to us or responding to our advice with the assistance of AI.
What Does Having Parental Responsibility (PR) Mean for a Separated Parent?
When parents separate, there is sometimes a misconception that the parent who is the primary carer has greater legal rights over information regarding their child. Separation by itself does not remove parental responsibility.
Clinical Negligence Team Investigates Claims on North East Breast Cancer Services’ Failings
Wake Smith Solicitors’ clinical negligence team is currently assisting women who have concerns about breast cancer treatment received at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOS) are expected to be introduced in South Yorkshire in November 2026 if the national rollout proceeds as expected. These new orders, created under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, are intended to provide a stronger protection for victims while placing greater accountability on perpetrators.
Bereavement leave – what employers need to know about the forthcoming changes
The Government has published its response to the consultation on amendments to bereavement leave, giving employers an indication of the changes they will need to prepare for. The modifications to the new Employment Rights Act, expected to come into force in April 2027, will create a wider statutory right to “bereavement leave”.