Barclays has set aside £90 million to cover potential claims against its past motor finance business, according to its 2024 annual report. This comes after the lender tries to address the legal implications of existing litigation over secret commissions paid by motor finance lenders to car dealers. This follows the October 2024 Court of Appeal […]
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.
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.
People with Pulmonary Fibrosis often say they “wish it was cancer” due to the lack of support and awareness they receive. A new survey by Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis highlights the immense challenges they face, including delays in diagnosis, limited access to treatment, and inadequate mental health support. In this article Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors reports that with Pulmonary Fibrosis being as deadly as many cancers, but less recognized, there is an urgent need for faster diagnoses, better healthcare training, and more comprehensive care to improve the lives of those suffering from this debilitating condition.
The European Union’s Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) combats greenwashing and empowers consumers towards sustainable choices, enforcing stricter requirements for companies to promote transparency and accountability.
Edmund Robb, Barrister, Director & Co-Founder of Prospect Law, writes about Camden Council’s groundbreaking prosecution of landlords for flouting planning enforcement, emphasising the crucial role of housing standards for both landlords and tenants’ welfare.
Transitioning family businesses? Learn why 70% fail from 1st to 2nd gen & how Oldgate Trustees helps with tax, trust, & legal strategies
Part 30 of the Companies Act 2006 enables a shareholder in a company whose affairs are being conducted in a manner unfairly prejudicial to his interests as a shareholder to seek relief from the court.
Explore how the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s Green Agreements Guidance influences collaborative efforts, providing insights into compliant sustainability agreements.
Tax experts, Zeal, take a look at case examples to show how things almost went wrong!
Chronicle Law interviewed Matt Jeffery, Zeal Tax on how changes to the Finance Act in April 2014 has impacted commercial property transactions.
Unlock tax savings in commercial property deals. Read this article on capital allowances by Matt Jeffery – the lead tax specialist at Zeal.
Official Local Authority Searches are an essential part of property purchasing process. The information they reveal can be used to renegotiate your offer and may even make you pull out of the purchase.
SCV Bespoke is your best bet when it comes to outsourcing for people looking to target professionals in law firms. We’ve been in the industry for a decade; hence understand what it takes to provide quality data that will help you reach key decision-makers.
Why Standards? Everybody has standards that they work to, whether they realise it or not. With the introduction of ISO 45001 in 2018, the issue of standards was again in the news and people asked which standards are right for them. However this ignored the bigger question about all the other standards that also exist […]
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