Year: 2023
The fine line between company and director liability for business debts
The legal separation between a company and its directors is a key element of the limited company business structure. It safeguards directors from personal liability, but not in all cases. There are some instances when liability for business debts moves away from the company and to its directors. Known as removing the ‘veil of incorporation,’ […]
How legal representation in consumer law cases protects your rights
Consumer law is a complex and ever-evolving field that protects consumers’ rights in a variety of situations, including product liability, disputes with service providers, and fraud. UK consumers facing these issues often find themselves unsure of how to proceed, but a law firm that specialises in consumer law can provide valuable assistance. In this blog […]
How does an SRA investigation affect a law firm?
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a law firm more than the prospect of an SRA investigation and, in this article, we’re looking at what this is and, more importantly, the possible impact on the law firm. When a law firm finds itself the subject of scrutiny by SRA investigation solicitors, it can be […]
The rise of the fee-share model: how consultant law firms are changing the legal industry
There was a time when consultant law firms were a great option for lawyers who could afford to take a little bit of risk, or who were looking to downscale their career. That time, however, is far behind us; thanks to pioneering firms and recent events, the fee-share model has become more accessible and its […]
Hair drug testing vs nail drug testing
Ashley Hodgkinson, Sample Collections Manager at AlphaBiolabs, discusses hair drug testing and nail drug testing, together with the benefits of each test. When a person consumes drugs, they are broken down by the liver and a proportion of the parent drug and its metabolites are released into the bloodstream, with a small amount being excreted […]
PEth blood alcohol testing: your questions answered
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, answers some of the most common questions about PEth blood alcohol testing. What is phosphatidylethanol (PEth) testing? A phosphatidylethanol (PEth) test is the gold standard of blood alcohol tests. A type of blood alcohol test, a PEth test looks for the presence of PEth, an abnormal phospholipid and […]
