Freelance Design – Copyright Law
If you’re a freelance designer then you’ll probably be well aware of the laws regarding copyright. To summarise briefly, your work has to be easily distinguishable as…
Read moreStarting a Business in the UK – Initial Legal Implications
When you’re planning on starting up a new business in the UK, it’s important to make sure you have a good understanding on the basic legal requirements. Depending on the…
Read moreLegal proceedings and social media
Social media has taken the world by storm in recent years and it’s certainly impacted upon the law. When a court case is in progress it’s normal for people to be…
Read moreDo lawyers need to be good at maths?
One of the first questions that come up in Google relating to becoming a lawyer is the question “Do lawyers need to be good at maths?” The answer to this question is…
Read morePPI Cold Calls
We’ve all had those calls where you’re told you can claim your mis-sold PPI. They’ll tell you it’s ‘no win no fee’, but a lot of these calls are actually nonsense. It’s…
Read moreLaw gap years
The words 'law' and 'gap year' don’t tend to be used in the same sentence, until now! With many youngsters looking to carve a successful career as a lawyer, firms are…
Read moreWriting a will: The basics
Writing a will can be very complicated and that’s why there are professionals to help you. You should only write your will yourself if your wishes are very simple, for…
Read moreWhat is a Notary?
I recently applied for my working holiday visa in Australia for it to be approved hours later. My girlfriend who is a nurse, however, had a lot of work to do before she…
Read moreWhy Somebody would want to Pursue a Criminal Injustice in Civil Court
Recently, one of the stand-out legal cases has been the case of Kesha, a music artist, bringing a civil suit against her record label, with claims of rape. While we are…
Read moreTaking Advantage of Tax Policy
Tax policy is something which engenders a lot resentment in the public, as those who seem to take advantage of the loopholes most readily are the multi-national…
Read moreRight to Privacy
The right to privacy is an important part of any civil society. People who are interested in the discussion surrounding this issue tend to discuss it within the confines…
Read moreWhat Differentiates Professions from other Career Paths?
What are known as professions; Solicitors, Doctors, Accountants, as a few examples, differ from other career paths in a number of ways. Anybody who has studied to be an…
Read moreThe Duties of Lawyers: Conflict of Interest
Conflict of interest is yet another important duty for lawyers to uphold. It covers a range of potential conflicts between the interests of different current clients,…
Read moreThe Duties of Lawyers: Confidentiality
Confidentiality is one of most important duties of those working in the legal profession. Most people have heard of confidentiality, whether from direct experience or…
Read moreSpecialisation in the Legal Profession
Lawyers have to, in much the same way that doctors have to with the human body, specialise in the various sections of law. Doctors have paediatricians and obstetricians,…
Read moreWhat are Litigators Defined as?
A lot of people ask how and why the legal profession is divided up into so many different groups. The answer to this question is simply because the legal apparatus that…
Read moreUsing Surveillance Systems on Your Commercial or Private Residence
It is a sorry thing to say, but the current state of our criminal legal system is such that most crimes go unprosecuted, and leave little recourse for victims of crimes.…
Read moreUnderstanding Your Responsibilities as a Landlord
Becoming a landlord is a milestone in a lot of people's lives. It signals the point at which it becomes easy to pay off your mortgage, as you'll essentially have…
Read moreThe Pros and Cons of Big Legal Firms
If you're a big company or a rich individual, then the chances are that you're going to have some experience with the law. Whether it is with ratifying a contract, or…
Read moreHow You Can Get Legal Assistance When You Can't Pay For It
A function of the justice system in the UK and in most of the rest of the developed world is to ensure that everybody has access to a legal defence, regardless of the…
Read moreUK Divorce Judgement
There was a pretty interesting court decision made recently in the case of a divorce. This was reported in the DailyMail, so you can find out more about it on there, but…
Read moreHow to Do Your Own PPI Claim
By this point everyone throughout the UK should be aware of PPI, the scandal, the PPI lawyers, and the potential for people who got a loan with PPI coverage within the…
Read moreThe Various Benefits of Contractual Agreements
It is a bit of a misconception that a contractual agreement is simply a written agreement which both parties have to sign. In actuality, a legally binding agreement can…
Read moreSeek a Lawyers Opinion on Any Contract Before Signing it
A legal contract, which defined as a legally enforcible agreement, is used to add a level of security to any agreement made between one party and another. You usually…
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