Following a recent Supreme Court judgment in Pimlico Plumbers v Smith focused on the crucial disputed decision that Gary Smith has been classed as a "worker", Karen Plumbley-Jones, Managing Associate (PDL) at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, discusses. Last week Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith. In a […]
Statement from Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar, and Richard Atkins QC, Chair-Elect of the Bar, on the criminal Bar’s vote on the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS): This vote will bring action to an end in the short term, but let there be no doubt that the closeness of the vote reflects the […]
PM Theresa May discusses with Andrew Marr the unveiling of a £20bn boost to the NHS, the future of Brexit and what she plans to do with the upskirting law.
Whether in the office, the dugout or the customer services counter, how we deal with difficult conversations can impact on whether we ultimately achieve the right outcome. What’s your advice and first-hand experiences on how to deal with conflict? As a partner and dispute resolution lawyer at Capital Law, Andrew Brown is experienced in resolving […]
In any court case, it’s important to understand how the dynamic of the barrister, expert witness and solicitor works, as this can be helpful in determining their involvement from the outset and therefore aid in the building of the case. Below Lawyer Monthly benefits from top industry expertise from Dominic Wreford, Managing Director and European […]
In the latest addition to the high-profile gig economy employment cases, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal from Addison Lee, finding that its cycle courier was a ‘worker’ and therefore entitled to holiday pay. Here Charlotte Allery, a Solicitor specialised in Employment law at Coffin Mew, details how this fits into the current […]
From fintech in the finance world to proptech in the real estate industry, businesses are become increasingly tech-led. As the products and services we use become digitised, so customers expect greater convenience in their lives. But therein lies the danger. Experts at When You Move explain for Lawyer Monthly why customer service may be faltering in […]
Some people decide to blow the kids' inheritance on a round-the-world cruise or a fairytale chateau in France. Good luck to them! But some unfortunate pensioners end up spending a whole load of money on nothing at all. We're not talking about playing the lottery, or getting caught out by scams like ostrich farms or […]
For the majority of solicitors, the renewal of professional indemnity insurance (PII) has become a relatively painless process. Insurance capacity remains high and most law firms have a significant choice of insurers available to them. This competition has led to highly competitive insurance rates at this point in the insurance market cycle. For some firms, […]
June in London was a tale of two stories: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and the less glamorous, but no less consuming launch of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While the former did provide a sizeable boost to the economy, the latter kicked off financial services hiring that is expected to impact […]
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