What Is Redundancy
There has been much confusion surrounding what constitutes redundancy. Many people interpret it as being sacked, laid off and perceive it as being thrown on the proverbial scrapheap. However, the
Career Advice
Don’t Medal With Clients Or There Will Be Consequences
A legal secretary had been employed by a solicitors practice for around four years from 2017 until her employment was terminated in March 2021. She had presumably built a trusting working
Bar Is Scrapping The Aptitude Test
On 4th April 2022 the Bar Standards Boardannounced that it was removing the requirement for those people with the ambition to become barristers to undergo an aptitude test. Those aspiring to a career
Indiana Data Protection Law Cut Adrift
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
The Amendment will affect data breach notification requirements in Indiana. Once it comes into force it will oblige parties to cooperate, not be obstructive and provide assistance by notifying the
When Accidents Happen Abroad, Will The England and Wales Courts Hear It
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
In the recent Supreme Court case of FS Cairo (Nile Plaza) LLC v Lady Brownlie the Claimant, Lady Brownlie, had been involved in a fatal accident in Egypt during an excursion planned by an Egyptian
Immigration – New Guidance on How a Person Can Get Indefinite Leave to Remain
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
The Home Office confirmed that entry will be declined if a person vacates the jurisdiction for over 18 consecutive months. However, the Home Office may consider there to be persuasive evidence that
What Can Be Done About Serial Litigants
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Her Majesty’s Attorney General v David Taherishone a spotlight on vexatious litigants who submit excessive Employment Tribunal claims. After
Happy New Tax Year!! Do You Know Your IDSPs From Your IDVTs
Issues affecting the Legal Profession
The UK obliges employers to carry out manual or online right to work checks to provide a statutory excuseagainst unlawful employment. However, on 6th April 2022 the new rules introduced a right to
Unshell Directive
New Years’ Day in January 2024 will be an important day for people celebrating the New Year. However, 1st January 2024 will also be the day upon which the European Union plans to implement the ‘Shell
