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Apr 2020
The Information Commissioner’s Office has recently published guidance on how it intends to approach enforcement in the coming months due to the coronavirus crisis. The ICO has stated it will take into account the current exceptional circumstances and that it intends to take a pragmatic and empathetic approach to regulation during this public health crisis…
22
Apr 2020
With Coronavirus impacting businesses and the immediate employment law challenges being faced, it could be easy to miss the introduction of an increase to the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”), taking hourly pay for people aged 25 and over to £8.72 (among other changes). An employer perceived by an HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) enforcement officer…
21
Apr 2020
A local solicitor, who at the time he was caught drink driving was working at Christchurch and East Dorset District Council, has been disciplined by The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal following a driving ban in 2018 for 40 months after pleading guilty to drink driving. This followed a conviction in 2016, which resulted in the lawyer…
14
Apr 2020
The current COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in police recording what they described as extreme speeds on deserted roads. Over the Easter weekend the police have publicised that a motorist was caught speeding at 151mph, and a further driver recorded a speed of 97mph in a 40mph zone. With roads empty those who are travelling still…
09
Apr 2020
Over recent weeks, since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the employment tribunals have been adjusting the way that cases are dealt with, primarily in respect of Final Hearings which are listed up to 26 June 2020 which will now be converted to a Telephone Preliminary Hearing. What this means in practice is that, if…
07
Apr 2020
As private client practitioners specialising in the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, we are continuing to provide our services in a safe but efficient manner to assist you in managing your affairs. Usually, when we are instructed to prepare your Will, we will meet with you during the process to initially discuss your…
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