Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsA BIG warm welcome to the multi award-winning podcast, Get Legally Speaking, the UK's No.1 consumer podcast bringing you jargon free legal knowledge to empower you every-day! Do not miss out on listening to over 160 episodes, giving you hot tips and tons of free information on a variety of topics, in plain and simple English. We are not taught the law anywhere, and our episodes help you to understand and navigate everyday life, covering everything from your rights when shopping, as a tenant or a landlord, divorce, children/family disputes, navigating issues as a employee or an employer, building or neighbourly disputes, bringing you interesting and useful life hacks and much MUCH more! With over 5 million downloads, I, Hatti Suvari the founder of this revolutionary podcast, get chatting to the best legal minds in the business, bringing you the answers that we all NEED to know, stripping down the legal speak and making legal knowledge understandable and accessible to everyone. Don't forget to follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to get access to over 1,000 amazingly informative 60 second reels!
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How To Keep A Abusive Partner Away - Getting Help For Domestic Abuse
April 22, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBStatistically, between one in six and one in seven men will report to having been affected by domestic abuse during their lifetime.Additionally, when relationships break down, tensions can run high. In 2023 it was reported that over 2.1million people experienced domestic abuse, and sadly abuse comes in various forms. This free and informative episode brings you key information, on how can you protect yourself from an abusive partner, and the tools in our laws that can help you, by keeping an...
Redundancy. Understanding The Process. What Are Your Rights?
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBPost pandemic and together with the downturn of the economy, redundancies have spiked. Many going through the process have never faced it before; and with the raft of myths swirling around, if you are going through a redundancy then it is imperative that to understand the steps that your employer should take, where you stand throughout the process, and your rights as an employee. Understanding what to expect from your employer and the steps your employer MUST go through to comply with our la...
Copyright. The Do's, Dont's & What You NEED To Know!
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOur passion for consuming online content is rife; with many downloading and making content, now more than EVER before. Writers, producers, influencers, TikTok and Instagrammers are all a huge part of everyday life; but where do you stand when you use images, music or any other content that you find online, in your own material? Are you breaking the law by using someone else’s stuff? Can the original content creator demand lots of money from you, for having used some or all of their content? ...
Prosecuting The Fake Doctor
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBIn 2020 a man called Jon Andrewes, who was a former builder, told staggering lies on his CV to become a top NHS boss for some 12 years. Contrary to our beliefs that little white lies are unnoticeable on CVs, it is a face that some lies on a CV can count as ‘CV fraud’, a crime punishable with large fines, and even a prison sentence. In this episode, Hatti and senior Barrister Cameron Brown KC discuss the details of how Andrewes came in to this high-profile position; how he eventually got foun...
Prosecuting The Fake Doctor - Cameron Brown KC 20.2.23
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn 2020 a former builder called Jon Andrewes told staggering lies on his CV to become a top NHS boss for some 12 years. Contrary to our beliefs, that lies can go unnoticeable on CVs, lies on a CV is considered to be ‘CV fraud’, and a crime that can be punishable with large fines, or even a prison sentence! In this interesting and informative episode, Hatti Suvari speaks with the senior Barrister Cameron Brown KC who successfully prosecuted the case. Do not miss out on listening to how the cas...
The Age Of Consent. Drinking, Sex & Moving Out!
February 19, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBParents make sure your children listen to this! And young people, this is MUST listen episode that will help you to stay on the right side of our laws! We are not taught the basics of the laws of our land anywhere! Not even in school, unless it is electively learnt. With over 18million young people in the UK aged between 10 and 18, and statistically with the number of young adults in Britain is set to continue to rise sharply, there is so much that young, fresh, ambitious and energetic young...
Divorce. Understanding & Navigating The Process
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWith 42% of marriages ending in divorce in the UK, knowing what is involved and how a divorce works has never been more important! Common knowledge on divorce and how it actually legally works, for most of us, is from hearsay, and perhaps even hearing the horror stories of those friends and foe who have gone through the process first hand. On 6 April 2022, changes to our Divorce laws came in to place that saw its BIGGEST shake-up in 50 years on how the legal process is carried out. Do not mis...
Can I Claim For A Defective Property?
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBBuying a property can be a complicated and stressful process, and although the majority of property transactions proceed without a hitch, it is an unfortunate reality that innocent buyers can be left in a situation where they have purchased a property, that then shows defects and it needs to be fixed, through no fault of the buyers. In most cases, if you buy something and any defects where not outlined at the time of your purchase, then you can go back to the seller and legally ask for a refu...
Private Criminal Prosecutions & The Law - Part 2
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWhilst issuing a Claim against someone in the Civil Courts is something that most of us are familiar with, bringing a private criminal prosecution is not a topic that many are aware of. If you have reported an incident to the Police, and the Police have not taken action to prosecute the party that you have complained about, can you then, as an individual, bring a private criminal prosecution against a person or a company? Interestingly, the law does allow for individuals to bring criminal pr...
Young Offenders - What You NEED To Know.
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBYoung offenders are children aged between just 10 to 17 years old. Unfortunately, youth crime is on the up, with the number of children in custody in England and Wales expected to double by 2024. Most children and parents do not know the age at which a child can get a criminal record for wrong-doing, and also how long a criminal record remains on someone’s file. There are many unknowns and myths surrounding this topic, such as where a child would service a criminal sentence, and what happens ...
Workplace Abuse. Top Tips On How To Deal With It
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEvery day people are abused and bullied at work; statistics say that 3 in every 10 workers suffer abuse and from some form of unacceptable harassment in the workplace. This equates to around 9.1 million people in our UK work-force suffering as a result of bullying, harassment or other unpleasant workplace circumstances, in the hands of other colleagues. Workplace abuse and harassment is common but sadly rarely reported and dealt with. In this episode seasoned Barrister Alex Adamou and I discu...
The Death Penalty USA
October 24, 2023 08:33 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIt may shock you to read that the death penalty, also referred to as Capital Punishment, is practised in 55 countries world-wide, and in 27 states of America. Currently there are almost 2,500 convicts on death row in the USA. In this episode I talk to senior Barrister, Simon Spence KC about the crimes where the death penalty is used as punishment, the time lapses between sentencing and execution, what those for, and against the Death Penalty are saying in this modern day and age and much more...
Divorce - Private Court Hearings If You Don't Want To Wait!
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWith over 42% of marriages in the UK ending up in divorce, what can you do to hurry up your divorce process to be able to move on with your life? If you are at logger heads with your partner, and you simply cannot agree on 'who gets what', and how the assets and liabilities of your marriage should be divided between you, then you will be at the mercy of your local family Court’s timetable, waiting for the Court to list your matter to be heard, which would likely take months. In this interesti...
Financing Terrorism
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBTerrorism is not an unfamiliar word to most of us, having heard of various events referred to as ‘terrorists acts’ over the years. Horrific incidents have flashed up across our news screens, from the Lockerbie Bombing that took place in 1988, with more recent events as the Liverpool Blast in November 2021. The term financing terrorism is probably not something we hear often; however what does this mean in our modern times? How are Governments working together to countering illicit acts and at...
The Ban Of The XL Bully. Unfair? Or Needed? *BONUS EPISODE*
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBThe ban of the XL bully dog breed has been a controversial topic that has sparked heated debates among dog owners and enthusiasts. While some argue that the ban is necessary to protect public safety; others believe that it is unfair to target the breed. In England and Wales, dog attacks have risen by 34% in the last five years alone, with some experts arguing that it is ‘irresponsible owners who train their dogs to be aggressive’. In this special bonus episode, senior Barrister Simon Spence K...
Wronged By A Professional? What You NEED To Know! - Professional Negligence Part 2
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBHave you been wronged by a professional? Professional Negligence, put simply, is where a professional adviser provides advice, or carries out a service which falls below the standard expected, and as a result you suffer a physical harm, a financial loss or a loss. In recent years there has been a substantial growth in professional negligence claims, and the Pandemic is likely to have only added to the number of Professional Negligence Claims, given that supervision of staff and office communi...
What Is A Barrister? Demystifying The Bar - Part 2
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat is a Barrister, and what do they actually do? Can you as a member of the public directly instruct a Barrister to help you, without going through a solicitor? How does a Barrister's work differ from a solicitor? Many do not know that Barristers have working traditions, such as not shaking hands, and what these mystic, highly trained and skilled individuals are all about. Do not miss out on listening to this insightful and intriguing episode in which our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister Joa...
Warranties - What Are They All About?
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat is the difference between a warranty and a guarantee? How do you enforce a manufactures guarantee or a warranty? What can you do if the problem with your goods continue, beyond your warranty? What is an extended warranty? And what can you do if your warranty claim has been refused by the manufacturer? Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari and Barrister Rebecca Jones giving you all of the answers to these questions and much, as always, in plain and simple English!#warranty #gaurant...
Safeguarding Children In Sport
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBStudies indicate that 40% to 50% of athletes have experienced anything from mild harassment to severe abuse. During the mid-90s reports of sexual abuse of child athletes in sport started to emerge in the UK. By the mid-2000s, child protection and safeguarding procedures had been introduced in to sport, making the country one of the first in the world to adopt such measures. The 3-time Olympic Champion and the first British winner of the Tour de France in 2012, Bradley Wiggins, was one of many...
Negative Online Reviews, How To Deal With Them
June 05, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWith a staggering 84% of people trusting online reviews, negative online reviews can make or break a business's reputation. So how do you deal with negative reviews about your business that can be very damaging? What initial steps can you take to try and resolve a negative opinion of your company, service, product or business, with the person who has given the review? What should you NOT do when you receive a negative review? How can our laws assist you, and what are the key points that a Cou...
Shareholders Agreements For Businesses - Why They Are So Important!
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBStatics quote that up to 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail, even though setting up a business with people we know – whether colleagues, family or friends, and with whom we already have established relationships with, is very common; and we assume the relationship will be trusting, life-long and solid. Legally formalising your business relationship with a shareholder’s agreement, can seem unnecessary, and to some, even an uncomfortable subject to discuss with their new business part...
Manslaughter - Voluntary vs Involuntary, What Is the Difference?
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMurder and manslaughter are two of the offences that constitute murder, and the words voluntary and involuntary are terms that we are familiar with. But how do we distinguish between involuntary and voluntary manslaughter? And what do these terms actually mean? In both cases a death has occurred, and a criminal act has taken place. In this episode, together with my amazing guest who is a senior criminal Barrister, Simon Spence KC, we bring you interesting, informative and jargon free informat...
Fire Law - What You NEED To Know!
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThe term 'fire law' may not get us very excited, however, as well as some quirky legal facts, there are some serious points in our laws that we should and NEED to be aware of, so that we can not only keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, but so that we can be aware when laws are being broken. Following the tragic incident of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, more of us have started to think about whether high-rise buildings are safe and legally compliant, with discussions in the press and in...
Adoption - How Does It Work & What Is Involved?
April 03, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThere are so many myths surrounding adoption, and it is a topic close to the heart of our host, Hatti Suvari, which is why she felt compelled to record on this topic. In this super informative and interesting topic do not miss out on listening to Hatti and seasoned Barrister, Emma Harman as they bust the myths, bringing you key points on what the adoption process is all about, how it works and what is involved. This episode provides jargon free information for those looking to adopt, for thos...
Get Help On Children's Disputes With Your Ex. Our Top Tips!
March 20, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWith 3.6 million children in separated families in the UK, the financial and emotional challenges of raising your children as a single parent, along with the impact on children when conflicts between parents arise can be enormous. In this super informative episode, seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe and Hatti Suvari give you top tips to consider when trying to smooth out disputes over your children with your ex, and how to try and go about getting help; as well as understanding when a parent is le...
Representing Yourself In Court - Part 2
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBAre you considering representing yourself in a Court hearing? What is involved with representing yourself and what are the key points that you need to consider? Do not miss out listening to Hatti Suvari and a Barrister who is also a Judge, Rachel Goodall to get bags of free information and key points for you to consider if you are going to represent yourself in Court, how to address a Judge in the Court room, as well as the paperwork you should consider preparing before a hearing takes place....
Domestic Abuse, Clare's Law - Know More & Be Empowered
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBDomestic abuse, also referred to as domestic violence, will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. Government statistics show, that domestic abuse currently leads to 2 women being murdered each week, and 30 men per year. The Office of National Statistics states that around 42% of domestic abuse related incidents and crimes, are not reported by the victims, for various reasons. Many victims start a relationship with their abuser without knowing whether their abuser has a past hi...
Credit Reporting Errors *USA* Bonus Episode!
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBFACT: 189 million Americans have Credit Reports in the USA, and 1 in 5 have an error on at least one of their reports. With a staggering 33% of US citizens have experienced identity theft! Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari and our guest Emanwel Turnbull from The Holland Law Firm in Maryland USA, discussing the types of identity theft and credit reporting errors that take place, the devastating effect this can have on a person, and how and where to get help, all in plain and simple ...
How To Apply For An Injunction In Family Law - Part 1
January 23, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFamily issues and problems are not uncommon; be it with a spouse, ex-partner, even a sibling or extended member of your family. So how can you stop someone from contacting you, harassing you, or even worse, from carrying out any abusive behaviour towards you and/or your loved ones? What is an injunction and how can it help you? Do not miss out on listening to our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister India Flanagan to find out the answers to all of this, as well as how injunctions in family law wor...
Children's Legal Rights - Part 1
January 09, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWith 2.3 billion children in the world, making up a third of the total human population, for any society to be strong, its children that need to flourish. A 2021 YouGov poll found that a staggering 83% of children felt that they knew little or nothing about their own rights. Do not miss out on listening to this episode in which Hatti and seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe, bring you key take aways and main points on the rights of a child, how the rights of a child can be exercised and protected, w...
Separation & Child Support, Where Do You Stand?
December 05, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you separated with your partner, and need to know where you stand with getting child support? What are your rights to claim child support from the non-resident parent if you were not married? Where do you stand as the paying parent, do you have to pay child support? Do not miss out on finding out the answers to these questions, and to get top tips in plain and simple English, by listening to this part 2 episode, in which our host Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister and part-time Judge, Sar...
Time Limitations To Bring A Claim - Why Is It So Important?
November 21, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIf you have a potential claim against any person or company, then one of the most important points to remember is that there will be a time limitation as to how much time can pass in which you can bring a claim, and once that time passes, a claim can no longer be made. Different areas of law and claims that can be made, have different time limitations. So what happens if you are 'out of time'? And why is time limitation such an important point when considering bringing a claim? Perhaps you ar...
Personal Guarantees - Should You Sign One? Part 1
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWhat is a personal guarantee, and should you sign one to help a family member or a friend? Would your personal assets be at risk if you become a guarantor? Could you limit the value of your assets that would be at risk if the debt was not repaid by the borrower that you helped out, and if the guarantee got called in? How can you challenge a personal guarantee that you have signed, if you wanted to put an end to your responsibility as a guarantor? Becoming a guarantor is a very serious conside...
Terrorism - *Crime Special*
October 24, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBHave you ever wondered what acts are defined as terrorism? And what makes terrorism different to that of criminal hate crimes, and other criminal behaviour? Do not miss out on listening to this interesting, insightful and informative podcast on this topic, in which our host Hatti Suvari and seasoned senior Barrister, Simon Spence KC discuss these questions and much more! (Even the desktop Alexa gets involved!)#terrorism #crime #Mi5 #prosecution #defence #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Host...
Default Judgements - Part 1
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat can you do if a Court Order has been made against you, without your knowledge? What does a 'judgement in default' mean? How can you appeal a judgement in default that has been made against you, and in what circumstances is a Court likely to consider your application? With over 188,000 Court Orders/judgements entered by default in December 2020 alone in England & Wales, our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister Alexander Adamou delve in to this topic, bringing you the top tips for you to naviga...
Hot Consumer Topics *USA*
September 26, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBCredit Reports, Medical Debt, Car Loans & Repossessions, and Identity Theft are all major issues in the USA, and globally. Many suffer financially as a result of errors on their credit file made by some of the largest corporate credit file reporters; identity theft is at its highest, and 50% of Americans are in serious medical debt. Do not miss out on listening to this episode where our host Hatti Suvari and special guest and seasoned lawyer Peter Holland, from the Holland Law Firm in Marylan...
Absent Parents - Part 1
September 12, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIs your child's other parent absent from their life, and not involved as a parent in your child's life? Are you the absent parent from your child's life, with no access to your child? Do you know your legal rights either as the parent who wants to prevent the absent parent from being a part of your child's life, or if you are the absent parent yourself, trying to gain access to your child's? Do not miss out on listening to this informative and eye-opening episode in which Hatti Suvari and spe...
Sara Davison - The UK's Premier Divorce Coach
July 18, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWith divorce rates up by over 45% as a result of the Pandemic, those of us that have experienced it first-hand, can no doubt recollect what a difficult and challenging experience it can be to go through. In this episode our host Hatti and the UK's premier Divorce Coach and bestselling author Sara Davison, speak frankly about their personal experiences, having gone through a divorce, and the ups and downs of their process, all the while giving listeners top tips of how to deal with such a life...
The Right To Be Forgotten - Your Privacy Online
July 04, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe internet has a vast amount of information swirling around, on just about everything and everyone. Have you ever wanted information that is online and about you personally, visible to the whole world, to be erased and deleted from online platforms, such as from a Google How have our laws on our rights to be forgotten online been affected now that the UK is no longer in the EU? And does our new GDPR laws provide us with sufficient enough protection on our privacy from online searches, and t...
Professional Discipline - Part 1
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBHave you ever wondered how professionals, such as lawyers, doctors or accountants are investigated for wrongdoing, and who would carry out that work? Are you a professional being investigated by your regulatory body? What are the regulatory bodies, and how do they carry out their work? What is meant by the term 'professional discipline', and what is involved in an investigation or a tribunal? Do no miss out on finding out the answers to these questions and much more in this episode, as our ho...
White Collar Crime - What Is It All About?
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBStaggeringly, over £190 billion is lost to fraud in the UK every year; we simply cannot afford not to know more about white collar crime, and how it can affect every single one of us in our everyday lives! In this episode Hatti and senior barrister Neil Hawes QC explain what is meant by the term 'white collar crime', the most common examples of it, which authorities would prosecute perpetrators, as well as the punishments handed out for these crimes, and much much more! Do not miss out on lis...
Debt Collection Harassment *BONUS EPISODE FOR OUR USA AUDIENCE*
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThe debt collections industry was worth $18.6 billion dollars in 2021 in the USA, and one of the most shocking statistics, is that approximately 28% of Americans have at least one debt in collections. One thing is clear; debt collection is a BIG business, but what is even a BIGGER issue, is abusive and unlawful debt collectors. In this episode, Hatti and Peter tell you what can be classified as debt collection harassment, how a good lawyer can fight for your rights, and top tips if you have f...
Car Warranties
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBEver wondered what is covered by a car warranty? Do used cars bought from dealerships, automatically come with warranty? What should you look out for in a car warranty, and what can you do if you are in a dispute with your car warranty provider? Do not miss out and listen to this jargon busting and informative episode, in which Hatti speaks specialist Barrister, Rebecca Jones to find out the answers to these questions, and much more!With over 2 million downloads, Get Legally Speaking is here ...
Data Protection, GDPR & Privacy Law - Part 2
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWe have all heard the term 'GDPR', that deals with the right to be forgotten and our privacy laws, since it came in to our laws on 25 May 2018, but what is actually meant by privacy law? What does the right to be forgotten cover, when looking at the mass of bombardment and invasion of our privacy via online methods, on our mobile phones, through the post and almost every avenue that we can be contacted through? Do not miss out on finding out all of this and much more in this conversation betw...
Separated Parents & Children's Holiday Disputes - Part 1
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIf you are separated or divorced from the other parent of our child, agreeing on when and where you can take your child on holiday with your ex-partner, can be very stressful. Making those travel plans and going on holidays is not so easy if you are in disagreement with your ex, and suddenly a whole rafter of issues arise; your ex saying they do not want you to take your child away at all, or perhaps if they disagree with where or how long you are taking your child on holiday. If these proble...
Bounce Back Loan Fraud- What You NEED To Know!
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThe Bounce Back Loan Scheme was announced by our Chancellor on 27 April 2020, and it was the largest of three COVID-19 related business support loan schemes. The aim was to support small businesses quickly during the pandemic, with the government prioritising ‘payment speed’. Bounce Back loans equated to around £47 billion worth of Government support, with over 1.5 million applications that were approved. In this episode, Hatti Suvari and seasoned senior Barrister, Cameron Brown QC bring you ...
Divorce - The New No-Fault Divorce Law **BONUS EPISODE**
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBOn 6 April 2022, changes will come in to place to our Divorce laws, that will see its biggest shake-up for the past 50 years; No-fault divorce will finally be introduced, meaning couples will be able to not only jointly be able to apply for a divorce, but blame will not have to be outlined, with details of what went wrong. Hatti Suvari speaks with the co-founder Kate Daly, of a great service called Amicable, that enables couples to separate and navigate their divorce together and without usin...
Murder vs Manslaughter - What Is The Difference?
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIt is often reported that one person kills another, and instead of being found guilty of murder, they were found guilty of manslaughter. Some say this is down to 'technicalities' in the law, others say that pleading manslaughter is a way of trying to get a lesser sentence.But what are the differences in defence to both murder and manslaughter? What actions make it clear that a charge should murder, rather than manslaughter? And what are sentences given for these crimes?What about those that k...
Prison Law - Part 1
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBWith 117 prisons in England and Wales and over 78,000 prisoners as of March 2021, what do we know about our 'prison laws'? Do prisoners automatically get Legal Aid funding to access legal help? What types of prison sentences exist, and does a 'life' sentence actually mean that a prisoner will be held in prison for their entire life? What are the tests used by the Parole Board when considering a prisoners application for parole? Do not miss out on finding out all of this and more by listening ...
Trademark, Brand-Names & Intellectual Property Law Part 2
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWith millions of people deciding during the pandemic that now was the moment to chase their dreams, a record number of new start-up businesses came in to play in 2021, a reported figure of 5.4 million. Choosing a company and a brand name, is part of the exciting and initial process of starting a new business, but even if you have owned your business for some time, who legally owns the name? If you have registered it at Companies House, would you automatically have any legal protection over th...