Year: 2022
GDPR vs UK GDPR — what’s the difference?
GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation, was passed in 2018 as new legislation to protect the use of personal data across the EU and European Economic Area (EEA). While the regulation originally applied to the UK, as of the 1st January 2021, the UK officially left the EU after completing the agreed transition period. Since […]
Divorce for men
Here at Breakthrough Family Law, we understand divorce can be a treacherous affair for men. Our family solicitors continue to provide tailored services, with men’s divorce, child custody and fathers rights being the focus. In order to provide you with some general knowledge, we have put together the most popular questions we get asked by our […]
What advice should a lawyer give to a startup?
When a business comes to you with a legal enquiry, it’s generally a case of the more specific, the better – helping you narrow down whether you can help, the best options on the table, and the right questions to ask. However, when a brand-sparkling new startup comes to you for general advice with no […]
Complex relationship DNA tests: which test is best for your client?
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, explains how complex relationship DNA testing works, how such tests can be used for legal purposes, and how to interpret the results. When we talk about DNA testing for legal matters, the first thought that probably comes to mind is paternity testing; a DNA relationship test most […]
Charged with sexual offences for chatting with minors online? – the sentencing guidelines
If you have been charged with an offence as a result of communicating with a person under the age of 16 ( or in certain cases under 18 ) on the internet, you may be concerned about what happens next. You may be charged with an offence if you contact the person for sexual purposes. […]
Why join a virtual law firm like Scott-Moncrieff as a freelancer consultant solicitor?
More solicitors than ever before are choosing to join a virtual law firm – and for good reason. It is well documented that people work best when they are happy with their working environment, enjoy a good work-life balance, and feel rewarded for what they do. Joining a virtual law firm can give you increased […]
Essentials of company liquidation
Liquidation is the process whereby a company is dissolved, its assets sold and distributed to the appropriate parties. There are multiple different types of liquidation, depending on what circumstances the company in question finds itself in. Working out which kind of liquidation approach is appropriate will include answering basic questions, such as whether the company […]
Supporting an immigration application with DNA evidence
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, explores what barristers and family law professionals need to know about DNA testing for immigration, including when a client might wish to submit DNA evidence, and which relationship tests are best for immigration applications. Scientific advances in DNA analysis make it easier than ever to establish a […]
No-fault divorce will serve as a lifeline to women trapped in abusive marriages
The biggest change to divorce laws in the past 50 years will take place on 6 April 2022. From this date, married and civil partnership couples can obtain a divorce without having to “blame the other”, under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 – commonly referred to as no-fault divorce. No-fault divorce has been […]
10 reasons a lawyer might need their own lawyer
You often hear the term ‘if you want things done right do it yourself’ but it’s not always the case with professionals such as lawyers. This article will delve into the reasons why. On average, it takes around seven years (and a lot of work) to become a lawyer. With all that education and training, […]
