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Over the past decade employment tribunal fees have been a talking point; not only amongst practitioners who practice employment law but also the individuals who wish to bring claims and businesses who defend them. In 2013, the fees were introduced by...
With the festive season upon us, many companies are now looking for workers to ensure that they have sufficient cover for the busy Christmas period. According to the British Retail Consortium, 36% of retailers have plans to increase staffing over...
Supermarket, shop and petrol station owners who have previously been charged business rates for having an ATM located on their premises may be eligible for refunds. In 2013 it was decided that external facing ATMs should be treated as separate...
This week retired, Welsh, international rugby player, Gareth Thomas, went public with his decision to agree that the police should use restorative justice to deal with teenagers who were responsible for what has been described as a homophobic attack...
As the cold weather draws in, both employees and employers might start to consider how snow days could affect work life. Whether it’s your train that’s been cancelled or your car that doesn't make it off the driveway, we are all too...
A former junior solicitor, who was suspended from practice earlier this year for backdating four letters to make it look as if she had progressed a clinical negligence case, has now been struck off by the High Court. In Solicitors Regulation Authority...
Everyone is busy making plans for the upcoming festive season to ensure their children have the best Christmas and enjoy watching their faces light up when they open their presents from Santa Claus. But who would ensure your children have the magical...
With a large increase in the number of instructions to prepare lasting powers of attorneys (LPA) for our clients we are often called upon by our colleagues in the residential conveyancing department to provide them with help and guidance on their...
For an individual in full time employment or an individual training towards their chosen career, any criminal conviction or caution could have serious implications on their ability to work or study. It will always be a daunting experience for someone...
The UK Road Safety Week this year will be taking place between 19-25 November, which is an annual road safety initiative, co-ordinated by Brake. Brake is the road safety charity, who work to prevent devastating road deaths and injuries, make our...
The government has recently announced changes to probate fees with some charges escalating to £6,000. In England and Wales, probate fees (the fees paid when administering someone's estate after they die) are set to be paid as a sliding...
Veganism is a practice based belief of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. It was reported in the news recently that a vegan passenger, who boarded a...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a regulator which aims to prevent workplace death, injury or ill health. The HSE investigate reportable injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences and concerns raised by workers, the public or others to help...
On 21 st November staff from the firm’s personal injury team will be taking part in a ‘virtual cycle’ as part of Brake’s Bike Smart campaign for road safety week. Road safety week will run from 19 th -25 th November and aims to...
In the recently reported case of University College London Hospitals v KG [2018] EWCOP 29, the court ruled that it was in the best interests of a person lacking capacity to receive a medical treatment that has never been tested on or administered to any...
If you have been involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault the likelihood is that the at fault (defendant) insurer has offered you their services. This might seem helpful at first, getting you back on the road without too much trouble,...
Bonfire night is upon us. I know that my family and I will have a great time over this period and as long as everyone stays safe then I am happy! Please remember the Firework Code suggested by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents: Plan...
We are delighted to announce that our general crime and fraud department have been awarded tier one ranking in the Legal 500. This is the fourth consecutive year this department have been placed into this category . The Legal 500 analyses the...
Within our jurisdiction, people can leave their estates to whoever they wish and there are no set rules for who you have to provide for. If family members are not happy with their provision from the estate of a loved one then they are able to challenge...
