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In this article by Leah Hester of LMP Legal, she explores the Sentencing Council’s new guidelines for careless driving, highlighting key legal changes, increased penalties, and what they mean for individual drivers and commercial fleet operators alike.
Join Cansford Labs on the 16th July to explore how drug detection works in hair testing.
Spencer West are pleased to provide Law Firms with a free webinar about the handling of subject access requests. Guided by specialist speaker Kristy Gouldsmith.
New research from Remember A Charity reveals a growing trend in legacy giving, with more people considering gifts in wills.
In an exclusive article for our trusted legal partner Cansford Labs, John Bolch explores the recent Family Court decision not to name a teacher and barrister found responsible for the abuse and neglect of their adopted children.
LawCare and the University of Leeds have launched a new reverse mentoring toolkit to help legal workplaces become more inclusive, supportive, and fairer. The toolkit offers step-by-step guidance to create safe, respectful spaces where junior staff can share lived experiences with senior colleagues, helping drive real change in culture and wellbeing across the legal sector.
This insightful article from Jamie Kelly of Y Therapy is the second in our FAQ series ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ and discusses how to deal with stress as a lawyer. It highlights the early signs of burnout, comments upon prevention techniques and looks at how as a manager you can support your team through stress and burnout.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are grateful to Oakwood Solicitors for sharing this important article with us. In this piece Jade Glover not only provides useful information about the symptoms of breast cancer but she also discusses what to do when there has been medical negligence during your treatment.
Ever received a hefty £100 parking fine from a private company and wondered how they got your details? The answer is simple: Yes, the DVLA can share your data with private car parking companies. In this article Kristy Gouldsmith works through the legal precedent the DVLA has to enforce fines and the ICO involvement in regulating data protection.
In this case study from Cansford Laboratories look at the the critical role of hair strand testing in a recent case at the family court. Discussion highlights how the objective testing was beneficial to the case and informed the court decision.
In this article Pete Watson further discusses findings from Atlas Cloud’s Cyber Security study including key reasons why law firms are missing out on the benefits of being Cyber Essentials accredited.
Cohabiting couples in the UK face risks due to misconceptions about inheritance laws. Research shows 68% of couples don’t realize that without a Will, they have no automatic right to inherit their partner’s estate, even after years together or with children. Peter de Vena Franks discusses how solicitors can address this by joining the Will Aid campaign, which runs in November.
In this feature from Vikki Pratley The StressLess Coach, Vikki shares her own story of her experience as a burnt out lawyer, what she did to change her life around to become a leadership consultant and self-management coach.
In this spotlight piece as part of our World Mental Health Day series about Oakwood Solicitors we spoke with Jason Spence and Stuart Jones regarding the support and resources the firm provides for staff well-being.
In the first of our collaborative FAQ series with Jamie Kelly of Y Therapy entitled ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ we bring you Part 1 which answers three questions sourced from the legal profession about mental health barriers and challenges.
This World Mental Health Day (10 October), LawCare, the charity that promotes and supports better mental health in the legal sector, is sharing practical tips to help you create a mentally healthy workplace. They’re also offering a free webinar to give legal professionals the tools they need to manage work challenges and prioritise mental health at work.
The legal profession is known for its high standards and relentless demands, especially for Partners who balance leadership, client expectations, and personal lives. In this feature from Dr Catherine Sykes highlights the unique mental health challenges faced by Partners at law firms, including increased risks of depression, anxiety, and burnout.
With National Coming Out Day (11th October) this week Bob Hughes of Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Support Line provides us with an update of the training sessions they have available to help support you in making your workplace more inclusive.
Join DG Legal for a free two part webinar series on Judicial Review and Refusal of Naturalisation on Good Character Grounds. In this will be a 1 hour session presented by leading practitioners Eric Fripp and Amy Childs from 36 Group, they will outline the parameters for refusal of British nationality on the basis of lack of ‘good character’, how to anticipate issues, and how to contest refusals The first part of the webinar will be held on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
If you’ve received a Subject Access Request (SAR), don’t push it aside—prompt action is crucial. Kristy Gouldsmith provides a guide to help; including an explanation of what an SAR is, steps to manage them and the complications that can arise.
Probate genealogy is a specialized field focused on locating heirs when someone dies intestate (without a will), often misunderstood despite its significance. In this article Callum Emmerson of Blanchards Inheritance debunks some of those common myths for us.
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