Derek Bennett 67, spent 50 years as a stonemason, a job requiring deep levels of skill and expertise. Today, he suffers from an industrial disease known as silicosis, linked to his repeated exposure to dangerous dust particles throughout his working life. He was recently awarded an undisclosed settlement from his employers after bringing a personal […]
International Contracts and Dispute Resolution With America, Europe and the Middle East battling tumultuous political times, certainty in cross-jurisdictional contracts is more important than ever before. If a dispute arises, the most important considerations for having it resolved quickly were ideally negotiated at the formation stage of the agreement – the governing law and the […]
We seldom stop to think about the human factor of personal injury law. Tabloids newspapers love to pounce on stories of thousands, if not millions, of pounds in compensation being paid out for seemingly inconsequential mishaps. As a personal injury lawyer, it angers me that peoples’ pain can be trivialised in such a way. I […]
A pre-nuptial agreement or pre-marital agreement is a contract that is entered into by couples before marriage which determines the division of property and assets including spousal support in the event of a divorce. Traditionally pre-nuptials were only entered into by celebrities or the very rich however it is increasingly being used by ordinary couples […]
If your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and the condition has been caused by the negligent act or omission of a health professional, you may be able to claim compensation Compensation payments for Cerebral Palsy can be significant, depending on the severity of the condition. In February 2017, a boy who suffered a […]
Trademarking – What do President Donald Trump, Cheryl, Beyonce and Jay Z and a 9/11 hero widow have in common? They have all successfully trademarked a name, word or phrase. United States President-elect, Donald Trump has registered the phrase, make America great again as a trademark. The phrase has been a common Republican rhetoric since […]
Following the General Elections this year and amongst the casualties was Diane Abbott, the Shadow Home Secretary. A woman who has served in public office for 30 years took a leave of absence, citing sickness, two days before the polls, following vicious abuse in the tabloids and on Twitter and Facebook. Ms Abbott had stated […]
It might not be the most riveting part of starting an online business but when it comes to ensuring you get paid and do not encounter a cash flow crisis, defining robust terms and conditions that you can rely on to resolve such issues are vital. Your terms and conditions set out how you trade. […]
Employees who have been hindered from bringing a claim against their employer in the Employment Tribunal because they cannot afford the fees were handed an absolute victory in July this year, when the Supreme Court in R (on the application of UNISON) v Lord Chancellor[1] ruled the fees unlawful. The finding is a salutary reminder […]
