Year: 2022
Which brands are accused of cheating emission tests?
In 2015, Volkswagen, one of the biggest companies in the world, was involved in a scandal that cost billions of dollars and stunned the automotive industry. The controversy has become known as Dieselgate. Since then, Volkswagen has paid more than £193 million to drivers in the UK who filed class actions. But the scandal goes […]
The vital importance of communication for leadership figures in the legal industry
Communication is one of the most critical skills for legal professionals and leadership figures alike. If you are in a leadership position within your law firm, it is crucial to understand how communication can benefit your position and help you be the best leader possible. Communication means more than simply getting information across to people […]
Significant changes in the UK Highway Rules in 2022
The UK government has updated its highway rules after a successful public consultation with 20,000 respondents. The consultation was conducted in July 2020, and most participants favour the changes. These changes have been in effect since January 2022. Read on, and avoid being charged with motoring offences that you might not be aware of. Hierarchy […]
6 reasons you may need the help of a child law solicitor
If you have recently separated or divorced, then issues relating to your children may be some of the most difficult to deal with. While it is encouraged by both parties to, where possible, come to an agreement regarding their children between themselves, this does not always happen. Even if you do manage to establish a […]
Alcohol monitoring technology: what you need to know
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, discusses alcohol monitoring technology, and how it can be used to evidence levels and patterns of alcohol consumption or sobriety. Although laboratory testing using blood, hair and nail samples can provide a historic overview of a client’s alcohol consumption, alcohol monitoring technology can be very powerful for […]
How to establish a foreign subsidiary in the UK
The UK has always been an attractive place for enterprises from around the world to do business. The opportunity to enter new markets, to expand and to access world quality talent naturally has great appeal, which is why companies based abroad want to do business in the UK. There are several ways in which overseas […]
How to fulfil your SRA mandatory training
This year the end of CPD deadline falls on the 31st October 2022, which means that time is running out to comply with the SRA’s four domains for 2022. This means it is vital for solicitors to have a platform where they can quickly and easily evidence, organise, and track their CPD training to comply […]
What competencies are required of solicitors?
The Solicitors’ Regulatory Authority Competency Framework demonstrates what it takes to be a successful, competent professional. Within the framework there are a list of competencies that explain what is required from solicitors to perform their role effectively. These competencies are used to provide a clear indication of what is expected from a solicitor and the […]
How to become a professional in GDPR
All solicitors store personal data, their colleagues, their clients, and also other contacts associating with their clients. If someone can be identified from the information you hold on them, it is personal data. Alongside this, data protection is also an important aspect of running a law firm effectively as it gives clients the guarantee that […]
Prenatal paternity testing for court: your questions answered
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, answers some of the most common questions about prenatal paternity testing for legal matters. What is non-invasive prenatal paternity testing? A non-invasive prenatal paternity test or NIPP test, is a DNA test performed while the mother is still pregnant, to verify paternity before the baby is born. The […]
