Archive for January, 2009
Northern Ireland launches consultation to protect compensation for pleural plaques victims
The plea comes after a high profile ruling in the House of Lords that left victims of the asbestos-related condition without the right to claim compensation.
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New Legal Services Board to put consumers first
The new independent body responsible for overseeing the regulation of lawyers in England and Wales, is charged with putting the interests of consumers and citizens at the heart of the legal system, through reform and modernisation.
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New independent regulation for holistic therapies
Launched in January 2009, CNHC has been set up with the aim of enhancing public protection in complementary and natural healthcare. The FHT is pro-regulation and believes the CNHC has an appropriate independent and proven infrastructure in place to be successful.
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Court case clears up CFA confusion
The case, concerning Italian businessman Carlo Silvera, centred on his liability to pay the fees of law firms Bray Walker and Bevans, who acted for him on a “no win, no fee’ basis, but backed by an ATE insurance policy in a litigation matter.
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Women left in the dark over laser risk
Out of the estimated six million British women considering laser surgery, 74% were unaware that having a natural tan could affect their treatment and just over two thirds did not realise that even a fake tan would make a difference to the effects of laser on their skin.
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