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What’s the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?

Ever wondered what the difference is between a solicitor and a barrister? Both are lawyers, however, there’s key differences regarding their training, the work they do (and don’t do) and...

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Employee references: to give or not to give?

Posted: 4 October 2019

Author: Samantha Castle

As an employer, there is no legal duty to provide a reference for a former or current employee. However, there are certain exceptions. It’s mandatory for an employer to give...

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How to buy property at auction

Buying a property at auction conjures up a vision of frenzied activity, quick-fire action and big potential profits – but only if you know what you’re doing. In many ways,...

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Employment tribunals: are they overwhelmed?

Everyone expected an increase in employment tribunal applications after the Supreme Court case in 2017 ended fees. But what they forgot to factor in was that employment tribunals were already...

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Non-disclosure agreements: further guidance issued by the Law Society

Posted: 19 August 2019

Author: Samantha Castle

A new initiative to help the public understand their rights when faced with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) was launched on 15th August, by the Law Society of England and Wales. Guidance...

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A&E department failures now the biggest source of Medical Negligence claims

Posted: 15 July 2019

Author: Fiona Dabell

According to a 41-page NHS strategy document, delays, misdiagnosis and poor treatment in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments are now the main source of NHS negligence claims, overtaking orthopaedic surgery...

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Supreme Court rules that restrictive covenants can be made enforceable by removing unreasonable parts

Any clause in an employment contract that seeks to restrict what an employee can do after their contract comes to an end is invalid from the outset for being a...