This is a cautionary tale for claimants and defendants alike who either rely upon or are opposed by McKenzie Friends.

When considering hard copy print, it appears copyright is well established and clear, but online copyright is a bit more muddled.

As reported on 10 October 2022, Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to the UK imposing economic sanctions on persons designated on its sanctions list...

On 25h July, the Ministry of Justice confirmed its commitment expressed earlier this year that mediation will become compulsory for all civil claims valued up to £10,000...

In our article on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete school closures; published on 1 September 2023, we examined the timeline of warnings on the danger of RAAC in public buildings.

The changes to immigration rules will come into effect on various dates from 28 September 2023, with a focus on ETA requirements.

If you've lived outside the UK and considering moving back, there are some key legal points to consider before you do.

Following the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, there have been increased calls to introduce new measures which will require venue owners to consider the threats posed by terrorism...

A reminder of the risks posed by social media and an employer's right to take disciplinary action over misconduct on social media.

In a recent data breach case, we consider if an employee can be fairly dismissed in the absence of a dismissal meeting?

This was considered in the case of Ajaz v Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [2023] EAT 142. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that a claimant who had entered...

Inclusive Christmas parties- make sure that everyone is included. Do not assume that just because a colleague does not celebrate Christmas then they should not be invited.

In the recent case of Ellis v Bacon, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) overturned an employment tribunal's decision that an employee had been directly discriminated against...

Health and safety near-miss incidents often receive less attention than serious injuries or fatalities, yet they represent critical warning signs of potential systemic failures. Organizations that fail to investigate near-misses thoroughly may be exposing themselves to significant regulatory risk and missing opportunities to prevent future catastrophic events.

High Court rules in alleged workplace exposure to asbestos case during the period 1973 to 1979 in which the deceased was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Trusts can be a useful tool in estate planning, enabling an individual to provide for their chosen beneficiaries by alternative means rather than an outright gift.

A caveat is a notice issued by the Principal Registry or a District Registry which prevents a grant of probate from being issued.

Research commissioned by Solicitors For The Elderly in 2022 revealed that only 56% of UK adults have updated their will in the last five years, meaning around half of wills are out of date.

Whilst the key focus of any inquest is typically the question of ‘how' a person came by their death, for many interested persons involved, a central concern is whether or not...

The UK and the US have committed in principle to establish a ‘data bridge' for the UK extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.