So, you've succeeded in your claim, securing a court order mandating the defendant to settle damages and costs within 28 days. However, the question arises: What steps should you take when the allotted 28 days elapse and the defendant has not...
Sexual harassment is defined in the Equality Act 2010 as taking place when someone engages in unwanted conduct of a sexual nature and the conduct has the purpose or effect of violating an individual’s dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile,...
Working in a multi-culture and multi-faith workplace means that various religious celebrations arise throughout the year. As we approach some of these religious celebrations, employees may wish to request leave from work to participate in such celebrations....
Three children have won a share of their father's £700,000 estate after a hard-fought case that reached the High Court in London. The siblings took action when their father, Kenneth Grizzle, died, and they found they were excluded from...
Cohabitation has become increasingly common, with more and more couples choosing to live together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. However, it is essential to note that cohabiting couples do not have the same legal rights...
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 (the Act) was passed on 18 th September 2023. The Act establishes a new statutory entitlement for workers under atypical contracts to seek more predictable terms and conditions of work. This...
When a loved one passes away without writing a Will, their estate is distributed under a set of legal rules called intestacy laws. In such cases where there is a surviving spouse or civil partner, that spouse or civil partner is entitled to a fixed sum...
As we move into the holiday season many workplaces may have started organising staff Christmas parties. While a Christmas party can be a great opportunity for staff to mingle and enjoy themselves, it is still an extension of the workplace and employers owe...
Accidents can happen to anyone at any time, and sometimes, these accidents can result in individuals losing the ability to make their own decisions. In such cases, the Court of Protection steps in to protect the interests of these vulnerable individuals...
Have you seen the latest documentary, "The Real Wagatha Story", on Disney+? It is the latest documentary about the Vardy v Rooney defamation case (better known as "The Wagatha Christie trial"). These programmes can use some complex...
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (the Act) received Royal Assent in June 2023. The Act, which comes into effect at the end of 2023, was originally billed as a “bonfire” of retained EU law. Though the final version of the Act...