Month: October 2020
Finders International win esteemed award for second time this year
The global probate genealogy firm, Finders International have won the ‘Best Probate Research Firm of the Year’ award twice in 2020 by two separate judging panels. On Thursday 21 October the Finders team were announced by host Jennie Bond, ex-royal correspondent, as the ‘Best Probate Research Firm’ winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards. […]
Work-related illness
Workplaces can be dangerous. Despite employers having a duty of care to workers, accidents can and do happen. And people get hurt. But some of the most serious causes of work-related health problems aren’t even accidents – they are illnesses caused by exposure to harmful substances, carrying out repetitive actions or even loud noise. These […]
Are our roads safer now?
“We are living through unprecedented times.” That’s something we’ve all heard many times by now. But no matter how many times it’s said, it remains true. We are all going out less, seeing people less than we did and making fewer car journeys. But will this lead to a drop in the number of car […]
What to do if you are being harassed at work
When you are at work, you should feel comfortable and ready to take on the day. However, for some people, the office does not represent a safe or happy place – rather, it represents a source of anxiety, fear, and dissatisfaction due to There are a few reasons why you might feel uncomfortable at […]
Law firms warned to adapt or risk “unprecedented losses”
Law firms across the UK are being forced to enact drastic new cost-cutting measures, as government support schemes launched in response to the coronavirus come to an end. A new wave of redundancies, salary freezes, and pay cuts is expected to hit the legal industry, as firms grapple with the knock-on effects of Covid-19. National […]
Zantac lawsuits: the response to the drug in the US vs the UK
Zantac lawsuits are likely to be filed in the coming years, with many experts and consumers attributing the drug as the main cause of cancer. Various law firms are currently viewing Zantac lawsuits filed by Zantac users, especially those who’ve developed cancer after taking the drug for years. Indeed, the lawsuits have just started. But […]
Dealing with Covid claims in the workplace
As lockdown draws to a close and many employees return to the workplace it is vital that employers endeavour to make their workplaces COVID-secure. There has been recent speculation about future claims being made against companies if workers feel that reasonable precautions have not been made to keep the workplace safe. If an individual were […]
