King set to appeal

Stuart Page (Associate)

Stuart Page (Associate)

It has been well reported that ‘Premier League’ striker Marlon King will be appealing his recent 18 month sentence. However it is also reported that he is maintaining he was wrongly convicted. Read more »

How did you pay for your duck house…?

Jennifer Smith (Solicitor)

Jennifer Smith (Solicitor)

There was public outrage when the MPs expense scandal hit the news earlier this year, and MPs have now been subject to a retrospective expenses audit.  Read more »

What a difference a (hey)day makes…

Jennifer Smith (Solicitor)

Jennifer Smith (Solicitor)

Employers across Britain breathed a temporary sigh of relief with the recent High Court ruling that employees have no automatic right to work beyond the age of 65. However, it was made clear by the judge ruling on the case that forcing people to retire at 65 is unsustainable and needs reviewing. Read more »

Spotlight- 5 minutes with…

Adrian Anderson (Partner and Head of the Corporate Department)

Adrian Anderson (Partner and Head of the Corporate Department)

What areas of law do you specialise in?

Company law, management buy outs in particular.

What was your first inspiration to become a Solicitor?

When I was at school I witnessed a very impressive criminal trial at Crown Court. Read more »

Social Media Sins: A justified dismissal or gross violation of employee privacy?

Mark Higgins (Partner)

Mark Higgins (Partner)

The lure of increasing brand visibility which the internet affords, has proved irresistible for businesses across the globe.

However the “e-love affair” has sparked a lively debate over workers’ use of the internet, including social media, and the boundaries companies should set. Adding fuel to the fire are several, well-publicised cases, where employers have taken action or dismissed staff for their extra-curricular activities on sites such as Facebook and the like. Read more »

Crackdown or Back Down?: Government’s Tough Stance On File-Sharing To Be Moderated

In the latest twist in the ongoing battle between Musicians, the Entertainment Industry, Internet Service Providers, the Government and the General Public, Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw announced last week that the Government’s highly controversial and heavily criticised initiative to tackle illegal downloading by cutting off internet access to file-sharers will be “moderated” in the light of massive public opposition. Read more »

Be Not Proud – BNP Buys UKIP Membership Database

The British National Party is facing an investigation by privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner after allegations that it has illegally purchased a database of UK Independence Party members’ names and addresses from a “disaffected member of UKIP” for £500. Read more »

Don’t get caught out by Third-Party Capture

Maria Penny (Solicitor)

Maria Penny (Solicitor)

Insurers’ ads to increase over Christmas

Last weeks Law Gazette featured an article on the increasingly controversial subject of Third Party Capture.

The article, Insurers’ PI push, reported that insurers are launching ad campaigns to persuade motorists to “bypass Solicitors and deal directly with the responsible party’s insurer. Read more »

92 ‘crashes’ to catch crash scam ringleader

Richard Biggs (Associate)

Richard Biggs (Associate)

We have regretfully seen a rise in fraudulent claims over the course of the last few years. These ‘cash for crash’ scams have sometimes been reported as victimless crimes. However insurance experts estimate that fraudulent claims cost each of us £44 each, reflected in the rise in our annual motor insurance premiums. Read more »

Jamie’s Italian burnt over staff accident

Kate Mackenzie (Solicitor)

Kate Mackenzie (Solicitor)

It was reported earlier this week that Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain has been fined after a chef was horrifically burned with hot oil. Read more »

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