Oct 2023
Cycling Helmets and the Law
Oct 2023 - Personal Injury Blog
The Present Legal Position Presently in the UK, wearing a helmet whilst cycling is not a legal requirement. However, it is recommended to do so by the Highway…
News & Blog
News & Blog
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
The Legal 500 2024
Oct 2023 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash in the Legal 500 2024 EDS are a well-established, well-run firm with an excellent reputation. They have a large and diverse team of lawyers….
Sep 2023
Personal Injury Compensation: what can I claim for?
Sep 2023 - Personal Injury Blog
Have you been involved in an accident or developed a work related illness that was someone else’s fault? You may be entitled to personal injury compensation. Edwards…
Aug 2023
Employer Data Breach: has your employer disclosed personal data without your consent or as a result of a systems hack?
Aug 2023 - Employment Blog
Here’s what to do if you discover that your personal data has been released or your employer’s systems have been hacked.
Jul 2023
Shabaz Ahmed secures another acquittal in Murder case
Jul 2023 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Shabaz Ahmed secures another acquittal in Murder case at Old Bailey – June 2023 Shabaz Ahmed represented SK, a 29 year old defendant accused of Murder following…
Jul 2023
I am pregnant – what are my pregnancy rights at work and what do I need to do?
Jul 2023 - Employment Blog
You must formally notify your employer that you are pregnant no later than the 15th week before your baby is due. What do I tell my employer?…
Jul 2023
What is contentious probate?
Jul 2023 - Dispute Resolution Blog, Wills and Probate Blog
Disputes concerning wills and inheritance can be tricky and sensitive.
Jun 2023
Redundancy Rights UK: What are my rights in a redundancy situation?
Jun 2023 - Employment Blog
A redundancy process can be stressful and difficult. If you are an employee about to be consulted, or you are in the process of being consulted about…
Jun 2023
Employment Law Update – June 2023
Jun 2023 - Employment Blog
Three new Acts confirmed: (i) The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act, (ii) Carer’s leave Act and (iii) Statutory Neonatal (Leave and Pay) Act In…
May 2023
References – what are the obligations on an employer to provide a reference and what are the risks if a reference is given?
May 2023 - Employment Blog
Providing a reference for an employee who is leaving to start a new role can sometimes be difficult, particularly where there have been issues with their conduct…
May 2023
Alex Cochrane joins our Media and Litigation Department
May 2023 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash are delighted to announce that Alex Cochrane has joined our Media and Litigation Department, headed by Gerald Shamash. Alex is a highly regarded Media…
Mar 2023
From 1st April 2023, the time limits for referring a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman will change
Mar 2023 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
From 1 April 2023, the time limits for referring a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman will be not later than:
Mar 2023
Employment Rates and Limits – updates from April 2023
Mar 2023 - Employment Blog
In April each year employment related payments are generally increased. For this year, the following changes have been announced. Employment Tribunal The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order…
Mar 2023
Flexible working – are you ready for the changes ahead?
Mar 2023 - Employment Blog
In 2022 we saw a number of challenges for employers including a shift from office-based work to a more flexible hybrid working arrangement. 2023 does not look…
Feb 2023
Employment law update: Government starts consultation on the draft Statutory Code of Practice – Dismissal and Re-engagement
Feb 2023 - Employment Blog
A draft Statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement (the Code) has been published and a consultation seeking views on it is currently underway. The government…