Some people find the idea of having a consultation with a solicitor a little bit daunting, particularly if they have never experienced one before. When you speak to the solicitor over the phone, they should tell you what you need to bring along to the meeting, if there are any documents or anything else that could help with your case.
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A recent data breach occurred when an unauthorised third party accessed the IT systems of Transform, part of The Hospital Group. The hospital specialises in cosmetic surgeries and consultations and the hacker group REvil claim that they were able to obtain “intimate photos of customers”.
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When you provide personal information to companies, it is important to be aware of how they may share your data. A recent change is forcing WhatsApp users to agree to sharing information with Facebook or to stop using the service. A pop-up notice asking users to accept the updates or to delete their accounts was shown to users.
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Bristol City Council has recently been at the centre of a significant data breach by accidentally revealing names of disabled children to other parents.
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With so much else going on in the world, the impact of Brexit and the changes that come into force as a consequence, have not been as well-publicized as they might have been. There are some very significant changes that were introduced from 1 January 2021 and foreign nationals living in the UK, businesses, employers and anyone travelling to or from the UK need to be aware of changes that could affect them.
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Online shopping sales have increased significantly throughout the pandemic and more people who have turned to online shopping will continue to shop this way in the future. With Black Friday sales and people buying Christmas presents, this is a very busy time for online sales, but it is also a time where cybercriminals are more likely to take advantage of increased opportunities.
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Time is running out for employers to apply for a sponsor licence that will be available in time for the requirement to have one from 1 January 2021. Due to changes as a consequence of Brexit, employers will now require a sponsorship licence granted by the Home Office to employ EEA workers. Previous to the changes, workers from the EU did not require a sponsor licence to work in the UK.
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When you are considering which approach to take when you are making a claim, you might consider going down the DIY route instead of hiring a solicitor. The main reason people do choose to handle their own cases is because they believe that this will save them money. However, the reality of DIY claim case handling means that it does not always work out as a cost-effective solution and it definitely is not the easiest.
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A family visa in the UK can be applied for if you want to live with a certain family member for over six months in the UK. This applies to a spouse or civil partner, unmarried partner, fiancé or proposed civil partner, a child, a dependant parent or a relative who will be providing long term care to you. You will apply for the visa type depending on the relationship e.g. a spouse visa or a child visa.
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Work visa renewals can be quite complicated, even before you factor in the impact of Brexit and changes to the UK immigration policies. At Emerald Law, we have a team of highly experienced immigration experts to help people to submit and obtain work visa renewals, utilising our in-depth knowledge in this subject.
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When you are renting a property, there may be some disputes around what the landlord is responsible for when it comes to maintaining the property. Whilst your tenancy agreement will usually set out the landlord’s responsibilities, this does not always make it clear exactly what is included in relation to making sure the property is in good state of repair.
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