Press releases 2007

News from Burnetts Solicitors, Cumbria

Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle Cumbria regularly issue press releases. These stories date from 2007.

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December 2007

Double Failing Caused Baby's Death

An inquest has heard that an incorrectly positioned feeding line caused the death of nine day old Skye Hall-Walsh at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary in March 2007. An x-ray which should have alerted doctors to the mistake was wrongly interpreted.

Young Workers Told to "Speak Up and Stay Safe"

Students in Carlisle taking on seasonal jobs in time for Christmas have been warned to speak out against safety shy bosses, following a 50 per cent increase in young worker deaths over the past year.

Building Up Construction Expertise

Burnetts has reinforced its Construction team with the recruitment of construction and engineering law solicitor, Jonathan Marshall.

November 2007

Understanding Inquests

The number of inquests in England & Wales is steadily increasing and last year there were nearly 400 inquests in Cumbria alone. Now, Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle, Cumbria is holding a free seminar for workers in the healthcare and voluntary sectors which will focus on inquests.

October 2007

Pleural Plaques Judgment a Blow to Cumbrian Workers

A judgment today in the House of Lords will be a blow to hundreds of Cumbrians who have been negligently exposed to asbestos according to personal injury solicitor Nick Gutteridge.

Building Confidence in Debt Recovery

A Cumbria solicitors is aiming to boost business optimism with a free seminar on Debt Recovery after the Credit Management Research Centre (CMRC) at Leeds University Business School reported widespread pessimism about being paid on time.

September 2007

Top Rankings for Burnetts' Big Hitters

Burnetts is Cumbria’s highest ranking solicitors’ practice in the latest edition of The Legal 500, the annual guide to UK law firms and one of only two firms in the county to make the prestigious list.

Employment Appeal Tribunal Hears GMB Appeal

An Employment Appeal Tribunal held in London on Tuesday 25th September and Wednesday 26th September has heard the GMB Trade Union argue that it is not unreasonable to maintain rigid procedures in relation to dealing with grievances.

Sex Discrimination Cases Double

Employment Tribunal claims of sex discrimination have almost doubled in the last year, but one Cumbria lawyer says that doesn’t necessarily mean that women have suddenly taken a huge step backwards in the workplace.

Business Essentials for Owner Managers

Burnetts Solicitors and chartered accountants Dodd & Co are joining forces to host a special seminar for growing small businesses.

August 2007

Cumbria Solicitor to Lead National Legal Team

John Morris, Senior Partner at Burnetts in Carlisle has been appointed Chairman of the Employment Law Committee, an influential, national committee which advises the Government on employment law issues.

Safety Warning for Overseas Workers

As constant sunshine and a laid back lifestyle tempt a record number of Britons to work and live abroad, a leading lawyers' group has issued a safety warning to those thinking of venturing to pastures new.

Recognition for Cumbria Family Lawyers

A family lawyer from Carlisle solicitors, Burnetts has become one of only 12 specially accredited solicitors in Cumbria while one of the firm’s legal executives has become a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.

July 2007

Carlisle Parents Back National Safety Campaign

Parents from Carlisle are backing a campaign to promote safer holidays abroad for children after their own girls were injured in an accident in Turkey last July.

June 2007

Midnight Memories of Shirley

Nearly 20 women from Burnetts in Carlisle will be joining Eden Valley Hospice’s Midnight Walk in memory of their colleague Shirley Green who died of cancer, aged 45.

New partner strengthens expertise at Burnetts

Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle Cumbria has recruited a new partner into its Personal Injury department.

Cumbria Solicitor Warns of Fathers' Day Upset

For parents who are separated, organising gifts and cards for the ex might seem unthinkable, but according to one Cumbrian childcare law solicitor, parents who are less than positive about their other half are causing their children unnecessary stress.

Cumbria Ladies are National Champions

Cumbria women’s senior hockey team are the new national champions. The squad is sponsored by Burnetts Solicitors.

May 2007

Solicitors' Update for Cumbria Landlords

A Cumbria law firm is hosting a free legal update for the county’s growing number of property landlords.

Handling of Home Information Packs "Ridiculous"

“Ridiculous” is the verdict from one of Cumbria’s conveyancing experts on the government’s decision to delay the introduction of the Home Information Packs (HIPs) which were set to transform the home-buying process this summer.

March 2007

Burnetts is Gearing Up for Home Information Packs

Carlisle solicitors Burnetts is holding a series of a briefings about the controversial Home Information Packs (HIPs) which are being introduced on 1st June 2007.

January 2007

Hospital Negligence is Cause of Baby's Brain Damage

A High Court Judge has ruled that negligence at a Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester was the cause of massive brain damage to a baby born in 1997.  In his 33 page judgment Judge David Foskett QC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, says that an unnecessary four minute delay in the delivery of Luke Purver was the cause of his injuries. 

Passion for Work is Key to Promotion

Carlisle solicitors, Burnetts announced this week that employment lawyer, Natalie Ruane and family law solicitor, Amy Fallows have been made Partners. Solicitor David McGill has been promoted to Associate.

To view earlier press releases, visit the 2006 news page.