In this guest blog, Dominic Connolly of 5 St Andrew’s Hill Chambers recalls his recent success in the prosecution of Ruth Bray who defrauded two vulnerable people in her care: “I recently represented the Crown in the prosecution of Ruth Bray, an Independent Living Manager employed at a care home, who abused her position to dishonestly withdraw… Continue reading Prosecuting Ruth Bray for Defrauding Two Vulnerable Adults in her Care
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Why GDPR Fines Won’t Leave Your Honest Company Bankrupt
GDPR fines, Panic!.. Though, it is fair to say that panic does not often lead to correct judgement, no? So why in this time of imminent change are so many people succumbing to base instinct, curling up in the shadow of the General Data Protection Regulation. They could instead be taking a step back, and… Continue reading Why GDPR Fines Won’t Leave Your Honest Company Bankrupt
Data Breach Liability I: Who has a coin to pay the ferryman?
Issues with Data Breach Liability For many organisations, it is simply a question of when, and not if, a data breach will occur. There are many approaches to data security that a company can take, but this does not fall within the scope of this blog. Instead, we aim to enlighten you regarding data breach liability following a cyber attack. Furthermore,… Continue reading Data Breach Liability I: Who has a coin to pay the ferryman?
How do I know if my Will is well-written?
There is a big difference between a Will that is written and a well-written Will. We deal a lot with contentious probate, where often a Will has been poorly written, and this can mean that the wishes are unclear. Resolving a poorly-written Will after-death is lengthy, costly, and stressful. In the main, this can be avoided by instructing… Continue reading How do I know if my Will is well-written?
What is a Power of Attorney? Planning for the Future
Appointing a power of attorney is an essential task when planning for your future; arguably just as important as writing a Will. However, there are many different types of power of attorney, which can lead to confusion over which type you need. In this blog, we will outline the different types of power of attorney.… Continue reading What is a Power of Attorney? Planning for the Future
Estate Planning Checklist
Estate Planning Checklist There is a myriad of things to consider when trying to get your affairs in order. We have compiled a shortlist of several key elements to estate planning from a legal perspective. This will cover protecting your wishes both once you have passed away and while you are alive, as well as… Continue reading Estate Planning Checklist
This or That: Solicitors Edition
This or That: Solicitors Edition The ‘This or That’ trend seems to be taking off on social media. We thought we’d jump on the bandwagon and give some insight into the decisions that solicitors and other legal professionals will make daily, which often help them avoid trouble later down the line. Litigation work is our… Continue reading This or That: Solicitors Edition
Dementia Action Week 2021: How can you help ?
Dementia Action Week 2021: How can you help ? Today, 17th May 2021 marks the start of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week. This is a national event in the UK that seeks to draw attention to the lives of people affected by dementia, as dementia not only affects the individual with dementia but also their loved ones… Continue reading Dementia Action Week 2021: How can you help ?
Bogus Bosses and Working from Home: The increase of email fraud
How many emails do you receive a day? For most people, it is a lot. Building upon this, how often do these emails contain a request that is urgent and time-sensitive? Again, for most people, this will be very common. Business is naturally time crucial, wanting to settle matters as quickly as possible is second… Continue reading Bogus Bosses and Working from Home: The increase of email fraud
Social Care Reforms 2021: What is happening?
Social Care Reforms 2021: What is happening? Last week plans that originally appeared in Johnson’s first speech as Prime Minister in 2019 to reform the health and social care sector have materialised in the social care reforms 2021. Last Tuesday, 7th September 2021, the Prime Minister announced plans to raise investment for the health and… Continue reading Social Care Reforms 2021: What is happening?