The facts of the case: Brown v Paterson [2010] EWCA Civ 184 The case involved a road traffic collision between a motorcyclist, Mr Brown, and a car driver, Dr Paterson. The incident occurred on 9 December 2004 at 9:50 pm on the A420 at a junction. In the original trial, [...]
We have recently been featured in the Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer magazine; the official journal of Leeds Law Society. The news feature was regarding the announcement that the Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) has retained Truth Legal to continue to provide legal assistance to the PCU and it's elected representatives [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Issued November 2019 A YORKSHIRE firm of ethical lawyers has promoted solicitor Georgina Parkin to become its new managing director. She will spearhead the growth of Truth Legal in Harrogate as it embarks on the next stage of its expansion plans. Georgina – Vice-President of Harrogate and District [...]
Many people are under the impression that employment law is an area that will be subject to significant change post-Brexit. This is largely due to the common misconception that most, or all, of UK employment law stems from European law. It may come as a surprise to many that most [...]
Different employment rights attach to different types of employment status i.e. whether you are an employee, a worker or self-employed. For most people it will be clear that they are an employee. You will have applied for a job; will have been given a contract of employment; and will carry [...]
If you have a disability, applying for a job can be a worrying time. This is especially so where you have a mental health condition given many people might jump to their own conclusions as to how well you will be able to do the job and for how often [...]
Redundancy is a dreaded word that no employee wishes to hear; but depending on your individual circumstances, so long as you know your rights, take good advice and be proactive then you can protect yourself and turn the situation around to become an opportunity. Know your rights There are three [...]
We often take it for granted or assume that we have the right to a lunch break or a couple of days off each week. But what is the law on breaks and working hours and what can you do if your boss is not following the rules? In this [...]
On 1st October, we were delighted to announce that our Director & Solicitor, Georgina Parkin, is Truth Legal’s new managing director. Georgina takes over the day-to-day running of the firm from founder Andrew Gray, who will remain very much involved as he continues to develop Truth Legal into one of [...]
Going through a divorce is difficult under any circumstances, but the thought of losing a business you have worked hard to build can make divorce particularly challenging. The team at Family Law Inverness have prepared this legal guide to address the main concerns of business owners when going through a [...]
