Big Brother is Not the Only Thing You Should Fear

As a teenager I read George Orwell’s 1984 and whilst I found it fascinating and scary in equal measures, I just couldn’t imagine that our world would evolve into something even close to what was predicted.  It was science fiction as far as I was concerned. Fast forward just a few years (!) and the […]

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Ticket to Nowhere

I was rushing back from a meeting the other day, late to get back to the office – nothing new there. I dived off the Victoria line train at Euston, crossed the corridor straight on to the Northern Line, going north.  The indicator said the train just arriving was to High Barnet, so I walked […]

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Discretion May Be the Better Part of Valour

But it can still be the bane of my life! I agree with Shakespeare about the benefits of knowing when to step aside, rather than fighting on, but the problem comes not with my client’s ability to exercise their discretion, but the courts. I am currently preparing for a hearing about having a judgment set […]

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Lost In Translation

At the time of writing this blog, I am currently enjoying the benefits of a short break in Zagreb.  Anyone who has been here will know how much culture and history there is, not to mention the wonderful restaurants (so long as you avoid the usual tourist destinations) and the lovely people (if you ignore […]

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Parenting and soliciting is not for cowards

    Is it a bird?   Is it a plane?   No, it’s a super parent!!   Anyone who has spent any time in the company of a young child will be familiar with the following scenario.   I’ve been up since 6 (despite the fact that it’s a Sunday), I’ve cleared up the […]

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Where there’s a will, there’s an Apple

I’m always on at people about having their affairs in order.  Make sure you’ve got proper terms and conditions.  Don’t forget to have decent employment contracts.  What about your will.   These days, however, just having a will isn’t likely to be enough, or at the very least, you might need to consider other related […]

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MONEY SAVING SCHEME OR ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN?

  Despite what the papers say, many businesses, particularly small ones, are still feeling the pinch and looking for ways to save money. Sometimes, however, what looks like a really good idea, can end up costing you far more than you were looking to save.   A client of mine with a small sales workforce […]

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Name and shame

I’m known for many things.   I’m known for an ability to drink 4 pints of Guinness in one sitting, and still be able to walk afterwards, although not necessarily in a straight line.   I’m known for my blogging – and making law funny (or at least trying to).   I used to be […]

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Pre-nuptial agreements- to bind or not to bind?

  Divorce seems to be moving away from the blame game, but where do we stand with pre-nups?   Pre-nuptial agreement enquiries have risen by as much as 70 per cent over the past decade. For some, pre-nups create a pre-marriage safety net over their assets whereas for others it helps solidify their love for […]

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Are you sitting comfortably – then I’ll begin!

  I was sitting at my desk this morning and received the following email from my co director, headed “ARE YOU AT YOUR DESK”.   Hi , I need you to do something for me . Kindly email. Regards, David Meathrel   There are a number of things that are strange about this.   Firstly, […]

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