Employment
If you have a dispute with your employer, or if you are an employer who is having problems with an employee, the technicalities of employment law mean that it is very easy to make a bad situation worse. We are experts in assisting employers and employees with claims for unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, unlawful deductions from wages, and all of the different types of discrimination that can occur. The time limits for bringing an employment claim are extremely tight – in many cases you have just three months to start your claim and if you miss that deadline, it can be very difficult to recover the situation. If you want to start or defend an employment claim, talk to one of our experts today who will be able to advise you what you need to do.
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The rules permitting electronic witnessing of wills was supposed to be a temporary measure, but has the extension of this rule paved the way for a more permanent chance to these ancient requirements?13/01/2022 -
Matthew Howe
A tweet aimed at Rachel Riley has led to a relatively modest damages award of £10,000 by a libel judge.21/12/2021 -
Abbie Kingdon
If your pets are likely to outlive you, you may want to make provision for them to be cared for in your will - but how is this achieved?07/12/2021 -
Mark Cummings
The way in which damages are calculated in professional negligence claims is changing, but how will this affect you if you want to sue a professional?06/12/2021 -
Matthew Howe
A councillor who published a libellous tweet depicting Jeremy Corbyn, has quickly retracted the statement he made and apologised for his actions.30/11/2021 -
Judith Thompson
A youth boxing event in Ilfracombe has recently benefitted from our sponsorship - well done to all involved, it was a fantastic event!22/11/2021 -
Samuels Solicitors, based in Barnstaple, has been accredited with the Lexcel award for yet another year, as a result of our high standards of service.22/11/2021 -
Abbie Kingdon
Making a will online can seem like a cheap and simple option, particularly if you are stuck at home. But the lack of regulation in this complex area means that solicitors are gearing up for an increase in disputes about wills and inheritance issues.05/11/2021 -
Elle Quinlan
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a multitude of issues for legal practitioners, not least for those dealing with conveyancing transactions. It is predicted that this will lead to a large increase in claims against solicitors.04/11/2021 -
Maisie Bonfield
A property was recently sold without the owner being aware - but how can this be allowed to happen?02/11/2021 -
Judith Thompson
A recent case has found that a doorbell fitted with a camera has breached the privacy of the owner of a neighbouring property. Are you worried that your neighbours are filming you?15/10/2021 -
A dispute between two chocolate manufacturers about the right to lilac packaging has been in the press recently but can a colour be trademarked?14/10/2021
