Contribution from law firm Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors, pregnancy & maternity discrimination at work lawyers in the UK:- At Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors, we understand how distressing it is to face discrimination at work due to pregnancy or maternity leave. We are here to stand by your side and ensure your rights are protected. Below, we answer
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By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of The National Association of Licensed Paralegals Over the last few decades, there has been a shift in the perception of what paralegals are and what they can do. Once, they were regarded as legal secretaries, then simply as law graduates looking to gain experience before going on to qualify as…
How to Collect Evidence That Strengthens Your Injury Claim
How to Collect Evidence That Strengthens Your Injury Claim – based on personal injury law in the US and generally:- Key Takeaways
- Start gathering evidence immediately. Photos, videos, witness statements, and official reports collected right after the accident can make or break your claim.
- Medical records are powerful proof. Seek medical attention promptly and keep
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Legal Transcription vs. Translation: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
A law job demands precision. One misinterpreted word can be confusing or, worse, jeopardize a court case or a legal document. With intricate legal issues at hand, it is essential to highlight sometimes-overlooked discrepancies, such as the distinction between legal transcription and legal translation. Although they are pronounced the same, they have vastly different applications…
Mastercard £200m Class Action Payout – UK Shoppers May Be Entitled to Up to £70 Each
Millions of UK consumers could now be eligible to claim up to £70 compensation following a major legal settlement in the Mastercard class action lawsuit. The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved a £200 million settlement relating to unlawful fees Mastercard charged to businesses between 1992 and 2008 — fees which ultimately led to higher prices…
How to Incorporate AI into the Workflow of Your Law Firm
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PRESS RELEASE: Transatlantic partnership boosts Oxford Summer School on Animal Ethics
The Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics and the Animal Law Program at The George Washington University Law School (GW) are delighted to announce their Animal Ethics and Law Partnership. The partnership aims to spotlight the impressive work being done at GW and the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. The first stage of the partnership is…
Growing a Legal Practice in Stockport with Online Strategy
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REGULATING THE PARALEGAL SECTOR
By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) In the UK, paralegals are not subject to mandatory regulation under a single statutory framework. Solicitors are statutorily regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA), but there is no enabling statute within the UK Legal System giving the power to a single organisation…
Divorce Stats for Men in the UK: What the Numbers Say and What You Need to Know
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