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As we approach Bonfire Night, the night sky is brought alive by the vibrant explosions of noise and colour, but as always, lurking in the background is a risk that failing to deal with fireworks safely and responsibly can bring you to the attention of the police. Retailers who are thinking of supplying fireworks for… Continue reading Fireworks and the Law

In a legal challenge brought by the MP Tom Watson, and supported by campaign group Liberty, the High Court ruled that a major plank of the government’s surveillance strategy is unlawful (Secretary of State for the Home Department v Watson MP & Ors [2018] EWCA Civ 70). When Theresa May was Home Secretary, she brought… Continue reading Government Snooping Ruled Unlawful

You may have seen the new campaign, launched by the DVLA to clamp down on those driving without vehicle tax. Keeping up to date with the latest road tax law is highly important and in the latest blog post by Broadbents Solicitors, we discuss the penalties for failing to comply with the law and what… Continue reading Keeping up to Date with Road Tax Law

Many in the medical profession are up in arms following a recent High Court case involving Dr Bawa-Garba  – General Medical Council v Bawa-Garba [2018] EWHC 76 (Admin). The case followed on from proceedings before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal, which had ruled that Bawa-Garba should be suspended from practice for a period of one-year. The… Continue reading Doctors in the Dock

‘Laughing gas’ more properly known as Nitrous Oxide, is back in the news following a Court of Appeal ruling that the substance is controlled by the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. The Act makes it an offence to possess psychoactive substances with intent to supply, and in limited cases, simple possession is also an offence. The… Continue reading Drugs – No Laughing Matter

‘Follow the money’ is a rather clichéd line from the film ‘All The President’s Men’ which charted the scandal that engulfed President Nixon in the 1970s. But even today, the money trail is very much the first line of investigation in serious fraud cases, and one that is increasingly difficult to follow. Not so long… Continue reading Follow The Money

It is estimated that homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be burgled than those with even the simplest measures in place. It is at this time of year, when the nights draw in early, and many of us fill our homes with gadgets ready for Christmas day that… Continue reading Home Security: Christmas Safety Tips

There are several aspects of your business that you need to refine, in order to ensure that it attracts the attention of your target audience. However, an important aspect of your business is its trademark. Standing out in an often saturated market can be difficult, so how do you differentiate your goods or services from… Continue reading Choosing a Trademark