As an avid visitor to a wide variety of restaurants (in a wide variety of countries) I’ve come to the decision that there is some kind of competition going on between them. There is clearly a prize for who can come up with the most obscure way of marking the men’s and ladies’ toilets. They […]
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One of the downsides of having over 30 years knowledge and experience in law is that I often come across people who are very firmly of the view that they know what they are doing, and I have to politely explain to them that they are wrong. Even worse is when I have to try […]
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If you think of someone with a disability you may have a preconceived idea of what that means and what it looks like. Many of us probably think of someone in a wheelchair or with an illness that is both serious and obvious. I was surprised to learn recently that being an alcoholic is not […]
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There are lots of expressions I don’t understand. Like, “you want to have your cake and eat it”. Well of COURSE I want to have my cake and eat it. What on earth is the point of having cake that you cannot eat. It’s not art. It’s food! Or how about “working mother” (or father […]
Read MoreI don’t see dead people
Death isn’t a fun subject, unless of course it’s Halloween and you’re 7 years old dressed up as a skeleton and filling your sack with chocolate. Assuming that isn’t the case, you will no doubt view the subject death with the same degree of fear, horror and sadness as most people do, whether it’s considering […]
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When it comes to buying property, many people buy with someone else. A partner, a friend, a spouse or possibly just with the help of family. Getting (and staying) on the property ladder can be hard, so you need all the help you can get. Owning property with someone else can have consequences, so it’s […]
Read MoreIn retrospect Howard should have taken the bonus instead of asking for his own cubicle.
I’m often told by hopeful clients that they can’t be obliged to pay or do something, because there is no contract in place. What they mean is that there is nothing in writing, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a contract which the parties can be held to, so long as we can work […]
Read MoreSee how flexible you can be!
If you are spending the lockdown sitting around eating and drinking, then the idea of being flexible, or even possibly moving out of your chair may not sound very appealing. However, I’m not talking about how good your Downward Dog (or cat!) yoga pose can be, I’m talking about flexible working. Whether you are an […]
Read MoreThe truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Is honesty always the best policy? Possibly not, as you may know to your cost if you’ve ever been asked “does my bum look big in this?” and said that it does, but the truth is always better than a lie. So if you can’t tell the truth, then it’s probably best not to say […]
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In family law proceedings, sometimes the first problem we encounter is that our client doesn’t know where their ex is. How can you start divorce proceedings if you don’t know what rock they are hiding under? How can you get access to your kids if you don’t know where your former significant other has moved to? […]
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