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Olivia KeenanWhat are my Rights as an Employee under GDPR? Under GDPR, employees (as data subjects) have greater rights. These rights include but are not limited to the right to be forgotten; right to access; right … Read more
Olivia KeenanA victim of child abuse has been successful in the Supreme Court after arguing that the “same roof rule” that is applied to victims of violent crimes committed before 1 October 1979 who are attempting … Read more
Dave BerryThe Court of Appeal decision in the case of Clive Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd provides yet further indication as to the rapidly evolving law in relation to vicarious liability. Vicarious liability refers to the … Read more
Victoria RaeThe EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides 8 key rights for individuals. These key rights are as follows: The right to be informed – This right entitles individuals to be informed about the collection … Read more
RecruitmentWe are presently seeking to recruit litigation trainee solicitors to join our firm. As the successful candidate you would have the opportunity of working within each of our three core areas during the course of … Read more
Alan CameronA recent Sheriff Appeal Court decision highlights how proceedings brought under the Road Traffic Act 1998 can be a long and arduous process, and that even when trials are fixed for a specific date they … Read more
Pamela BradshawCurrently it is estimated that around two million people in the UK suffer from a food allergy. Recent statistics confirm that of these two million people, around 5,000 people are hospitalised each year due to … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonThe General Data Protection Regulation, or more commonly known as GDPR, came into force on 25 May 2018. The regulation was designed to modernise laws that protect the personal information of individuals. The Regulations Organisations … Read more
Laura MacdonaldFormer Great Britain cyclist, Jess Varnish has lost her Employment Tribunal claim against British Cycling and UK Sport. In her claim, Ms Varnish claimed that she ought to be defined as an employee or worker, … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonA woman’s personal injury claim against Police Scotland has been allowed by the Court of Session to go ahead, 18 years after the accident took place. Anji Mannas was injured on 20 January 2001 when … Read more
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