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Accessible legal tips, know-how and news for anyone with a complaint or legal issue from Stephen Gold, author of The Return of Breaking Law, the book

Thursday, 28 March 2024

NEW 'LAW WATCH' VIDEO OUT. LATEST LAW - FREE!!!

Click below and find out about new legal protection for the pregnant and changes to paternity leave law. Also, why your company's registered office address many now be against the law, rises in compensation limits available from the Financial Services Ombudsman and the latest batch of social housing authorities who have been shamed. 

And if my face irritates you, feel free to close your eyes.



Friday, 22 March 2024

NEW VIDEO WITH APRIL LAWS AND A SPOT OF BOTHER WITH BOOTS

It's free. It's the latest law - employment tribunal award limits up, new leave rights for carers and a spat with Boots over the right to a replacement for a defective product.  And it doesn't hurt. Click on below.

Monday, 19 February 2024

FAMILY LAW CHANGES PLUS MUCH MORE: LATEST 'LAW WATCH' VIDEO

Keep bang up to date with my latest video. Click below for -

  • family law changes coming in on 29 April 2024
  • trial scheme to make it easier for domestic abuse victims in family cases
  • reporters in court for financial remedy contests
  • child support application fee scrapped
  • perils for litigants in person - and why to steer clear of Latin.



Monday, 12 February 2024

EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES & MORE: LATEST VIDEO

My latest free video is out. Apologies for the face. No apologies for up to the minute - well, week - legal developments.  Just click below and find out about -

  • New carers' leave rights coming
  • Flexi Working changes
  • Fees tipped to return to employment tribunals
  • The New Homes Ombudsman and their social housing mate  




Thursday, 21 December 2023

LATEST VIDEO: THOU SHALT MEDIATE - BUT WHEN?

The Court of Appeal has now ruled that parties to civil cases can be compelled to mediate. Just a click away and find out more PLUS the legal position on mediation in family proceedings and changes there in the pipeline. 

Click below. It won't hurt.




Wednesday, 20 December 2023

LATEST FREE VIDEO: WHY SOLICITORS MAY BE CHARGING MORE AND THE END FOR XL BULLY DOGS

To discover why solicitors' bills for civil work can be expected to rise next month, click below. And, at the same time,  you can find out why gifting an XL Bully Dog for Christmas is a bad idea and the fixed penalty scheme being launched for pet cruelty offences.




Monday, 18 December 2023

NEW LAWS FOR WIPING SLATE CLEAN FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS & PLANNING FEES UP

Applying for a job or insurance. Must you disclose that prison sentence or motoring conviction? New laws relax legal requirements. Click below to find out more PLUS increased planning application fees and how you might secure a refund. Click below.