Established under section 46 of the Solicitors Act of 1974, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal SDT, was introduced to adjudicate upon allegations of professional misconduct by solicitors, registered European lawyers, registered foreign lawyers, authorised bodies, managers of authorised bodies and those who are employees of solicitors...
The most obvious way to work as a solicitor is to practice for a law firm rather than in the legal department of a company. Traditionally, law firms were set up as partnerships, but this is no longer the case. Many firms are now operating...
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (24th September 2020) announced a new help package, Job Support Scheme, commencing 1st November 2020 to replace the furlough scheme which ends at the end of October 2020. By doing so, the Government is trying to fend off mass unemployment...
An emergency residence order is an order given to safeguard a child from ongoing risk; physical, mental, or emotional harm in situations of emergency. An application for an emergency residence order can be made by anyone who perceives a child is suffering, or his/her life...
The boilerplate provisions of your agreement should never be ignored. When you read through these clauses, the language seems similar. However, the little differences in the use of words will make a considerable difference in interpreting your commercial agreement or acquisition transaction documents. Here is...
Separation between couples has been on the increase over the years. Unlike before, it has become somewhat easier to bring a marriage to an end now. A marriage can be legally ended in two ways. These methods are annulment and divorce. A divorce legally ends a marriage, and...
The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic effect on many businesses, the majority to their detriment. One thing is sure. The value of most businesses, recently, has not remained static. Have all businesses dropped in value as a result of the pandemic? Because of lockdowns,...
If you have ever thought of studying in the United Kingdom, then you must apply for a student visa. Getting your student visa (Tier 4) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know the UK visa requirements and important application dates. You can only...
There are many different reasons why a secondment might be a good idea. For example, it is an opportunity for an employee to develop new skills in another department or company. In turn, this can yield a range of benefits to the company or department...
Once you have had an offer accepted on the house you want to buy, you want to get on and move. Moreover, it would be so quick and easy if it was not for the solicitors dragging their heels, wouldn’t it? The wait can be...
It is an inconvertible truth that divorce has its adverse effects, always favouring a party over the other. Most often than not, the star always smiles at the wife with regards to the supervision of their children. However, is it acceptable for a child to...
When a crime is being investigated, the process undertaken by the police demands that they interview everyone involved. While this does not mean that every person that is interviewed is a suspect, it is essential to remember that the police are looking out for any evidence they can use....
The right to liberty cannot be overlooked as it is one of our fundamental human rights. Liberty is the ability to be free to do what you want to do or settle anywhere you will love to live in. What is the Deprivation of Liberty...
Unfortunately, not every marriage ends in 'happily ever after'. You have both tried your level best to make it work, to move past betrayal, to rekindle the undying love and passion you once had for each other all those years ago. However, the harder you...
It is said that whatever goes on between consenting adults in the privacy of their bedrooms is no one else's business but theirs. However, the same cannot be said for consenting adults in the setting of a public toilet, at least not in the eyes...
Life is unpredictable. You never know what will happen when or how your circumstances might change. As such, any adult should have an up-to-date will at all times. A will is a legal document stating where your assets should be allotted if you are ever...
Over the years, the existence of justice and the standard judicial system has increased the nation's state and make the lives of the oppressed better, hence making the world a better place. Everyone deserves a fair justice system; however, justice is not cheap to some...
Divorce is mostly the decision of one partner. Sometimes, it could be a mutual decision between both partners. However, divorce does not automatically end the responsibility that comes with being a parent. There are several students in higher institutions across the UK, many of whom...
Beyond the tragic loss of life, the COVID-19 coronavirus has had a massive impact on the economies of countries worldwide. If the economy is affected, then, without exception, investments will also be affected. The knock-on implications of this are astronomic. Most of us who have...
*Please note that the following article refers only to regular employees who work for a traditional employer. People who are self-employed or "gig economy" workers are unlikely to be able to claim compensation under common civil employment laws, even if they contracted Covid-19 while working. ...
