A European Court Decision (ESCHIG September 2009) say you can challenge your legal expenses insurers if they tell you that you do not have a choice and try to refer you to a panel solicitor.
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New specialist disputes solicitor in Weston-super-Mare
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Specialist disputes solicitor, Alex Lyttle, will be bringing his expertise to Weston from September 2010. Alex will be dividing his time between the Wards’ Weston office (on The Boulevard) and our Bristol City office.
Jonathan Harvey v Plymouth City Council
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
This case is a welcome decision in favour of commonsense and shows that Judges are less likely to decide that a defendant Council is liable for any accident which occurs on its land.
Cost of a lie
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Introduction
It is a question nearly as old as employment litigation itself: If as an employer, I win at Employment Tribunal will I be able to recover my costs, from the employee who brought the claim against me? As you may be aware the general rule is no. The reason behind this is that when the legislation was set up it was thought that an employee would be put off taking action against the employer if they had liability for not only their own legal case but also that of the employer. But is this now always the case?
Are All Men Created Equal?
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Introduction
With all the political shenanigans over the last couple of months, it is easy to forget that not everything has changed. If matters proceed as planned the Equalities Act 2010 will come into force this October. Though there is currently some discussion as to whether the new Government will go through with all or any of the Act, it is always good to be prepared.
Social Networking and the Employer’s Confidential Information
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Bringing the personal element into a marketing strategy is increasingly important – and very fashionable – for those services where the customer or client has a high degree of personal interaction with a trusted advisor.
This is the reason why business and social networking sites are the focus of so much attention by marketing professionals at the moment. However, this can all have serious implications for the employer.
Does your email policy still protect you?
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Although they aren’t binding in the UK, employers can often learn a great deal from watching how the USA courts interpret matters. A recent case in New Jersey demonstrates exactly why it is so vitally important for employers set out clear policies for personal email and internet usage.
Will you still be sending me a payslip, when I’m 65….?
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
The High Court has struck a blow in favour of an employer’s ability to force workers to retire at 65, but has also dealt a backhander to the government, giving hope to Age Concern and other campaigners that the current legal situation will not be with us for much longer.
Is the insurance worth the risk?
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
When you next renew your house or contents insurance pay particular attention to the breakdown of charges. Very often the insurance company will offer you legal expenses insurance for an additional £10.00, £5.00, or even, for ‘free’. If you have this you are able to use the insurance company’s indemnity to either pursue, or defend, a claim. Most are used for injury compensation type claims.
Spiritual beliefs?
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
When the Greater Manchester Police dismissed him, police trainer Alan Power claimed that they had discriminated against him because of his belief that psychics could help to solve criminal investigations. At an initial hearing, it was decided that spirituality could be seen as a faith and therefore amount to a religious belief, because it has “sufficient cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance to fall into the category of a philosophical belief” for the purposes of the regulations.