Eimear McCartan (Trainee Solicitor)
The issue of what is reasonable in the defence of people or property has long been an emotional one, with strong views voiced both in support and opposition of the current law. Now the media spotlight is once again squarely focused upon this subject due to the Myleene Klass incident and the recent release of businessman Munir Hussain by the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Jenny Stevenson (Personal Injury Solicitor)
According to the Manchester Evening News, compensation claims have cost Greater Manchester taxpayers more than £7.4 million in the last year. Read more »
Maria Penny (Solicitor)
Following on from my previous comment, found here, I am concerned about access to justice as some firms may decide not to deal with straightforward claims with a value of less than £10,000 where liability is admitted. Read more »
Jennifer Smith (Solicitor)
The 1st October 2009 saw the maximum limit of a week’s pay for statutory redundancy purposes increase from £350 to £380. This weekly limit will also apply when calculating other types of payment, including the basic award for unfair dismissal claims. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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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.
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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 »
Crime & Fraud | Ralli | 
January 26, 2010 4:37 pm | 
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