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‘Tis the Season: Office Christmas Parties: The Dos and Don’ts
After a brief Government-imposed (though apparently not observed) lull during the Covid years, the office Christmas party scene is back with vengeance…

New National Minimum Wage Rates Confirmed for April 2024
Changes to the rates and National Minimum Wage will mean that more employees will be eligible for the National Living Wage. Employers should pay careful…

Executive Service Agreements and the Reasonable ‘ask’
Moving from one organisation to another, whether alone or as part of a bigger team, can be traumatic. Excitement about career progression or advancement,…

What Impact Will the Recent Judgement for Deliveroo Riders Have on Employers and Employees?
After the Supreme Court ruled Deliveroo riders as self-employed, Beth Leng was asked to comment on the implications the decision will have on employers/employees…

The Implications of the new Economic Crime Act for Company Directors who Fail to Prevent Fraud
After The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act came into law on Thursday, Vincent Billings was asked to discuss what this Act now means…

Improved Protection From Sexual Harassment for Employees
A Bill which seeks to protect employees from sexual harassment has reached the final stages and received Royal Assent. The new obligations are expected…

What Must Nokia do to Carry out Their Redundancies Legally?
Nokia recently announced that on the back of disappointing financial results they will be cutting up to 14,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026 in the…

What do Conveyancers Need to Know About The Building Safety Act 2022?
Following the enforcement of the Building Safety Act 2022, buyers have been more reluctant to purchase “Relevant Buildings” due to the potential safety…

SA Law Lawyers Commended for Excellent Client Service and Technical Expertise in the Latest Rankings by Both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500
SA Law has once again been recognised as a top law firm by two of the world’s leading legal market researchers, Chambers & Partners and The Legal…

The Issues Around The Building Safety Act
Robert Ryall and Helen Young discuss the issues around The Building Safety Act as it reaches its one year anniversary.

'Data Bridge’ for UK-US data transfers launched
From 12 October 2023, organisations exporting personal data from the UK will be able to rely on the UK-US Data Bridge to secure a free and safe exchange…

AECOM Ltd v Mallon: EAT Emphasises Discrimination Risks in Recruitment Process
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] has upheld the employment tribunal's decision, affirming that an employer had an obligation…

Lynskey v Direct Line: £65k Damages Awarded for Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments for Menopausal Employee
The recently published judgment in Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd [2022] highlights the risks involved in putting a disabled employee through…

Speed-up Your Home Purchase: Tips From a Conveyancing Solicitor
Claire Brook discusses some top tips for speeding up your home purchase.

SA Law Granted Law Society Accolade for the Fifteenth Year Running
SA Law is proud to announce that it has been awarded Lexcel for the fifteenth year running.

St Albans Food & Drink Festival 2023
SA Law is delighted to show its support once again through sponsorship of the St Albans Food & Drink Festival. This year’s festival will be taking…

Legal Costs Recoverable From an Opponent to Change
New fixed recoverable costs rules, which come into effect from 1 October 2023, will mean that a successful party is likely to recover less from their…

How Will a Prenup Protect Britney Spears Following Her Split With Sam Asghari?
A UK Lawyer's Perspective on Britney Spears' Divorce

What Are Nesting Arrangements?
Family Solicitor Sonal Parekh explains what nesting arrangements are and the key considerations if you are contemplating it as an option for the shared…

Is Agreeing a Price Enough to Create a Binding Contract? Not Necessarily...
As litigators, we get involved when things have gone wrong with a transaction. Often, the starting point is to establish whether the parties have a binding…

Should You Review Your Credit Control Regime?
In uncertain times, streamlining your debt control approach can make all the difference to your cashflow.

What Next for Wilko Employees?
Wilko, the UK homeware retailer, has collapsed into administration putting more than 12,000 jobs at risk. What can employees expect from the administration…

Compulsory Mediation for Small Claims Under £10,000
MoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000, including specified money claims, in a bid to reduce pressures on the courts and solve…

Neurodiversity and Family Law
Family Solicitor explores how neurodiversity can affect people who are going through divorce, separation or disputes about finances or the children.

Changes to the Intestacy Rules Benefit Spouses and Civil Partners
When a person dies without leaving a valid will, there is a set order in which relatives will inherit their estate which is set out in the Intestacy rules.There…

The Great Unretirement and How Your Business Can Benefit
The increased cost of living and economic downturn has caused 2.5 million pre-retirees to delay retirement. In addition, a wave of people aged 50 and…

Will UK SME’s be Impacted by EU Gig Economy Law Reforms?
After it was recently announced that a new law will be created to help millions of gig workers gain the status and rights of an employee, Gita Patel was…

Undue Influence by a Daughter Results in a Will Being Declared Invalid
The two most common grounds for challenging the validity of a will are that the testator lacked the necessary mental capacity to make the will and that…

Is a Bank Liable for Processing a Fraudulent Payment Made on Their Customer's Instructions?
The eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK Plc [2023] UKSC 25 will come as a blow to victims of fraud who are duped into…

Top Tips for Co-Parenting Through the Summer
Family Solicitor shares her top tips for separated parents for effectively communicating, making plans for the children, handling holidays and avoiding…

Navigating the Digital Afterlife
In a recently published article, Penelope Samuels discusses the inadequacies of the current legal framework around the need for legislation…

Tips for Juniors Struggling With Supervisors
It’s expected that a legal career may require long hours, however many firms have been reflecting on how they can improve their work/life balance through…

The 8 Future Employment Trends
New Flexible Working RulesOnce the new rules are implemented, employees will have the right to request flexible working from day one of their employment,…

Holidays and Travelling Abroad Alone With Children
Family Solicitor shares key actions and legal pointers for single parents to consider before travelling abroad with their children.

Napping at Work
Christine Caffrey was asked to discuss whether naps should be encouraged in the workplace after new research revealed naps are good for brain health…

Why Did Major Firms Get Caught Not Paying The National Minimum Wage?
After more than 200 companies were outed by the government for failing to pay staff the minimum wage, Gita Patel was asked to comment on how…

Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2023 Event Overflowed With the County’s Talent
In an unprecedented year for entries, the 12th ‘Oscars of Hertfordshire’ were a spectacular celebration of the county’s outstanding businesses and the…

New Employment Protections at Work for Parents and Unpaid Carers Given Royal Assent
Parents and carers will be provided with additional protections at work, covering leave entitlement and redundancy rules, as a result of three bills which…

Celebrating the 2023 St Albans Half Marathon
SA Law were proud to sponsor the 2023 St Albans Half Marathon; a much-loved community event that has taken place for the last 41 years. In addition to…

SA Law Appoints Five Associates
Congratulations to five of our colleagues who have recently been promoted.

Video Guides on Data Protection and Direct Marketing
Find the new bitesize video guides about data protection and direct marketing launched by the Information Commissioner's Office here.

This Week’s Fine Imposed on Facebook Data
In a recently written article published in The Legal Diary, Christine Caffrey was asked to comment on the news of Facebook being fined €1.2bn…

Disabilities and divorce Q&A: Family Law
We understand that having a disability of any sort and not knowing what this means for the future can take a strain on relationships and be a source of…

Changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Clauses
Chris Cook and Emily Morrison discuss the significant changes announced by the Government on Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Clauses.

Feedback on Culture
Kelly Pike outlines how establishing working groups helps to build a positive feedback culture in a law firm.

Employee Sabbaticals: Business Benefits and Tips on Getting the Policy Right
Gita Patel outlines the business benefits of offering sabbatical leave to employees.

Updated CPS Guidance
‘Love-bombing’ included in new CPS guidance on prosecuting abusive partners

When do EPC Exemptions Apply to Commercial PRS Properties?
In a recently published article in Property Week, Gary Dunger was asked to discuss what EPC exemptions exist for commercial developers amid…

Domestic Abuse victims warned to turn off secret phones ahead of the national test of the UK emergency alerts service
Domestic violence campaigners warn vicitms and those at risk to turn off hidden/secret mobile phones ahead of the national test of the UK emergency alerts…

Employment Law Update
James Cresswell and Nishma Chudasama discuss the 5 legal updates employers need to know this April.