Year: 2024
Fast, accurate drug, alcohol and DNA testing
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, breaks down everything you need to know about AlphaBiolabs’ industry-leading laboratory testing services for legal matters. From professional sample collection to analysis, and timely delivery of Expert Reports, AlphaBiolabs has over 20 years’ experience providing drug, alcohol and DNA testing services direct from our accredited, UK laboratories. Here […]
Understanding settlement agreements: a primer for law students
Settlement agreements are a vital component of employment law in the UK. As a law student, understanding these agreements is crucial as they often play a significant role in resolving employment disputes. A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee, usually involving the employee waiving their rights to bring […]
SCRAM CAM®: your questions answered
Ashley Friday, Sample Collections Manager at AlphaBiolabs, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring® bracelet. How does SCRAM CAM work? SCRAM CAM or SCRAM is an alcohol monitoring bracelet worn around the ankle. It uses 24/7 transdermal analysis to detect traces of alcohol in sweat and can be […]
Costs to consider when switching software providers
LEAP has published a White Paper on “The long-term costs to consider before switching to budget solutions”. It is important to be aware of all the short and long term implications to the firm. Hidden costs could significantly impact the changeover process and there are many factors to consider that can impact the smooth running […]
Alcohol testing: what you need to know
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses alcohol testing for family court, the variety of testing methods available, and which tests are best suited to your particular case. Alcohol testing plays a crucial role in UK courts, providing an essential part of the evidential picture when it comes to identifying chronic and excessive alcohol […]
LEAP launches AI-powered tool to speed up the identification and creation of legal documents
LEAP, the global provider of legal practice management solutions, announces the launch of Generator, a cutting-edge enhancement that further builds on the software providers suite of AI-powered tools. The latest innovation transforms the document creation process, revolutionising how lawyers interact with templates and drives efficiency across law firms. Gareth Walker, CEO, LEAP UK, comments: “This […]
Mind (Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster) receives £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs Giving Back campaign
Leading drug, alcohol and DNA testing laboratory, AlphaBiolabs, has made a £500 donation to Mind Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster (BWW) as part of its Giving Back campaign. For every testing instruction AlphaBiolabs receives from family law and social work professionals, the company enters the name of the customer into a bimonthly charity draw. The randomly-selected customer can then nominate […]
Whiplash reforms a pain in the neck for victims
Two and a half years since they were introduced, changes to legislation relating to whiplash injuries appear to have benefited only the insurance companies and are failing the victims and all motorists, suggests Personal Injury experts Armstrong Luty Solicitors. From 31 May 2021 the Government introduced a fixed tariff award for compensation for this form […]
Designer drugs: the latest worrying trend in substance misuse
As a leading provider of drug testing services for family law professionals, social workers and FDACs, AlphaBiolabs is used to receiving questions regarding trends in illicit drug use; particularly in cases where a lesser-known drug shows up in a drug test, or where a substance is reported in the test results that may not have […]
MOCCA: the most commonly tested drugs
As a leading provider of legal drug testing for family law professionals, social workers, and local authorities, AlphaBiolabs routinely test for a wide variety of drugs and their metabolites (breakdown products). Yet of all the substances we test for at our laboratory, there are a handful, known by the acronyms of MOCCA and MOCCA-B, that […]
