Seeking to respond to the ever growing problem of an ageing population, the Government has last month introduced the “automatic enrolment” pension scheme.  Beginning in October 2012, initially for large employers, but set to be rolle...

Four years ago Barack Obama made history as the first black President of the United States, on a tidal wave of hope and the promise of change. After last week being re-elected to serve a second term in the Whitehouse, it is interesting to consider w...

I am the current Chair of the Merseyside, Chester & North Wales Association of Women Solicitors (AWS). I am enjoying my year in office so far… and we have had some exciting events. On 12th September 2012 we held our first ever charity fashion show...

Helen and I decided to visit Farmageddon for a fun night out to be scared witless as you do! We took along our partners for protection – not that they were much use hiding behind us when Freddie Kruger with his perfectly manicured metal finger nails...

The recent events involving Fabrice Muamba have highlighted the frailties of human life. Whilst watching the events of that evening unfold it was clearly evident that whilst Fabrice’s life was in the balance he was in a place whereby he received som...

It seems recently that a week cannot go by without a misguided tweet getting some Joe-public or a ‘celeb’ in legal hot water.

It's a modern marvel of the mobile phone industry. Predictive text has, no doubt, made it quicker and easier to communicate with those around us.

I notice that lots of law firms are raising cash for charity by carrying out some form of strenuous and/or hazardous activity usually involving running, walking or swimming great distances or climbing or falling from great heights. Sponsored marathon...

We all know what a detrimental impact a colleagues rudeness and incivility can have on an employee’s performance but here’s something that all employers/employees should be aware of:-

The rioting & looting that has gripped the country has without a doubt had severe financial consequences for numerous businesses and communities, which will surely see an escalation in insurance claims as a result.