According to a new study reported by Fox News, women who take over the counter painkillers while pregnant are more likely to have a baby born with birth defects. Babies are three times more likely to be born with amniotic band syndrome if the mother was taking painkillers while pregnant. This syndrome can cause various malformations including clubfeet and multiple joint contractures. A common birth defect caused by Aspirin or Naproxen includes the child being born with abnormally small eyeballs often causing blindness, or the child being born with no eyeballs. New statistics show the risk of cleft palate rose by 50% and the risk of spina bifida rose by 60%.   If these drugs can cause such devastating defects, then why do pregnant women continue to take them? The fact is … Read entire article »

It is a terribly sad thing when a relationship comes to an end. There are many memories to come to terms with and hopes for the future to adjust. However, emotional issues aside, there are also very practical matters that will need to be addressed. Are there assets to be divided up when the couple separate? Are children involved? At these times, when emotional tension can be high, it is often necessary to get a level-headed, objective professional to guide you through the steps, which need to be considered. If, for example, you live in Surrey, consider the family mediation Surrey has to offer.   One of the first steps it may be worth considering is whether counselling is an option before the practical steps are taken towards a permanent separation. If, … Read entire article »

The integrity of the judiciary is an enshrined principle of England’s century’s old legal system, which requires criminal trials to be fair, just and transparent. Juries, therefore, ought to be reasoned and unbiased, whilst barristers, judges and solicitors are duty-bound to uphold the rule of law. Criminal defence lawyers for firms such as Burton Copeland, however, might encounter difficulties if changes are made to allow a criminal’s past to count against them in court.   The issue of drawing attention to the previous convictions or offences of a person charged with a new crime was highlighted a number of years ago following the trial of Barry George, who killed BBC television presenter, Jill Dando. George’s previous conviction for attempted rape was deemed inadmissible under the doctrine that a jury ought not to … Read entire article »

Based in Liverpool, the legal firm of Ead Solicitors provides excellent services to its clients. Founded in 1942, the firm has gone from strength to strength and has built its reputation on its practical and friendly approach to client services, coupled with expertise and experience in the relevant areas of law. Many clients can be intimidated by the legal process and the solicitors in this practice aim to demystify the law and provide practical solutions and clear advice on legal problems.   What sort of areas of law does Ead Solicitors cover? The firm has a broad spectrum of expertise, ranging from private practice work such as wills and probate to general conveyancing or commercial litigation or property.   However, the firm has also developed areas of niche expertise. It has a particular reputation … Read entire article »