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In theory we are all innocent until proven guilty. What’s more, not only is it for the crown to prove guilt (rather than you to prove your innocence) but they must do so beyond reasonable doubt. This is a very high standard to achieve, which may explain why things like rape, where consent can often […]

Being a party to criminal proceedings can be stressful at the best of times, and in the middle of a worldwide pandemic this is only amplified! Both the courts, solicitors, barristers, and individuals concerned are all having to navigate through an already stressful time in completely new circumstances. The coronavirus is far reaching in its […]

I’m bored of writing about coronavirus related issues so I thought I’d write about near misses instead. I’ve always said that my job is half about the law, and half about tactics/commerciality. For example, it doesn’t matter how good your claim is if the other side are borderline bankrupt. Which means that the first thing […]

Employers and employees may want to enter confidentiality agreements for many reasons. You may be asked to sign one before starting a project to stop business secrets and sensitive information from being leaked. Confidentiality clauses are also often contained in settlement agreements, this allows the employer and worker to resolve a dispute confidentially without going […]

We’ve always been a nation of pet lovers, but these days even more people are choosing to have an animal companion, which can either provide them with the friendship they are lacking in the big city or become their kid’s friend and support children’s physical and mental development when growing up. Support dogs aren’t limited […]

From furloughing to insolvency, travel complications to remote working, company Directors are facing unprecedented challenges in this difficult time whilst trying to keep businesses afloat. Nonetheless it is important that Directors remember they owe duties to the company itself, employees and shareholders alike. Some industries are being hit harder than others, but all Directors seem […]

1.   Can I get divorced during lockdown?  Yes, you can. All work and court attendances if needed can be done remotely. You can also apply for divorce online, which is a good tool to use during this time. 2. Can I get divorced within 6 months of being married? No. There is a 1 year bar. […]

On 28 April 2020 parliament will now hold the second reading for the Domestic Abuse Bill. The measures in the Bill include vital terms such as the first ever statutory government definition of domestic abuse, launching a Domestic Abuse Commissioner to champion victims and survivors, introducing all new Domestic Abuse Protection Notices and Domestic Abuse […]

My view, for what it’s worth, is that marketing is an art form, and that targeted marketing rarely works, or certainly the marketing that is targeted at me. An event that I’ve been to before sent me an email telling me that due to overwhelming demand for this “popular event”, they were extending their 2 […]

If you’re a landlord you’re likely to have heard that you can’t evict a tenant during this pandemic. However, if a tenant doesn’t pay you must continue to comply with your obligations. You will be entitled to the rent money, it just may take you a little longer to obtain the money due to the […]