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Record award of £4.6 million made in discrimination and harassment claim
Former council employee Rachael Wright-Turner was dismissed from her position at the Council of London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in 2018 after taking sick leave due to suffering PTSD symptoms following the Grenfell Tower fire. The Employment Tribunal has now granted Ms Wright-Turner £4.6 million in compensation for disability discrimination and harassment.
Is your business ready for the new law regarding payment of tips to staff?
On 1 July 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 comes into force, requiring businesses to allocate and distribute all qualifying tips, gratuities, and service charges to their workers in a fair and transparent way.
Leasehold vs Freehold Properties
When it comes to purchasing a property, one of the crucial decisions you can face is whether to opt for a freehold or leasehold property. Jake Mowatt, Associate in our Residential Property Team discusses the key differences and considerations for choosing between the two types of ownership.
Grandparent’s Rights in Private Child Proceedings
With grandparents often playing a crucial role in a child's life and development, the potential for their relationship to be impacted during a separation or divorce is often overlooked. Solicitor, Ellie Davies discusses what rights grandparents have and what steps they can take.
Cohabiting Couples – Three reasons why you should consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement
With cohabitation becoming increasingly common in modern relationships, Ellie Davies, Solicitor in our Family Team sets out three reasons why entering into a Cohabitation Agreement is so important for couples choosing to live together.
Cohabiting Couples - Three reasons why you need a Will
Around a quarter of all couples living together in the UK are unmarried. Unfortunately, the law does not recognise the rights of cohabiting couples in the same way as married couples; Wills, Trusts, and Probate Solicitor, Hannah Griffin explains the importance of having a Will.
'Martha’s rule’ to be introduced in NHS hospitals after funding agreed
Following our article last year outlining Health Secretary, Steve Barclay’s, announcement that the Government was committed to introducing ‘Martha’s rule’, we are pleased to learn that it will be introduced in NHS Hospitals from April 2024.
More Robust Checks for Online Prescription Drugs
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has called for extra checks to be carried out by online pharmacies before providing medication to patients. Kimberley Nelson from our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team explains...
Residential Property: FAQ's for First Time Buyers
Buying a property for the first time can be an equally exciting and overwhelming experience, to make it a little less daunting we've put together some of our most frequently asked questions along with answers from the LP Residential Property Team.
To Scoot or Not To Scoot: That is the question!
Following the launch of ‘Beryl’ bikes in Norwich in March 2022, a fleet of 100 e-scooters were added later that year, as part of the Department for Transport’s pilot scheme. Kate Smith discusses the differences between hire and private e-scooters and what they can mean if you're injured by one.
Not So Fantastic Mr Fox
Actor, Laurence Fox is in a High Court battle against Simon Blake and a drag performer Crystal, after a defamation claim was brought by Blake and Crystal, centering around tweets by Fox. Chris Goodwin, Associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team looks at the case and compares to similar across the pond involving X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk.
Changes to the Online Safety Act 2023 come into force 31 January 2024
Part 10 of the Online Safety Act 2023 comes into force on 31st January 2024 and introduces six new offences. Designed to enhance the safety of internet services for individuals, Howard Catherall, Partner in our Criminal Defence Team explains...
What You Need To Know About Lasting Powers of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document enabling you to appoint attorneys to assist you with your affairs and finances should you lose mental capacity. Jordan Walker explains everything you need to know about a LPA and why they're so important.
