Celebrating 20 years at DMA Law: Tracey Rogers
DMA Law’s Tracey Rogers is celebrating a staggering 20 years at DMA Law. She agreed to mark the occasion by answering a few of our questions! What career did you want to follow when you left school? I always wanted to me a nursery teacher, but decided I didn’t like kids! (Despite then going on to have…
Road Safety Week 2016 – make a pledge to help save lives
Drivers could save five lives a day if they change their habits and pledge to drive more safely, according to Brake, the organisation behind this year’s Road Safety Week, running from the 21st-27th November. The theme of this year’s awareness-raiser is ‘Make the Brake Pledge’, in which drivers are urged to adhere to six key promises. Slow – sticking…
Peak season for serious road injuries – stay safe
We have now entered peak season for serious road injuries. Every autumn, when the hour goes back and we revert to Greenwich Mean Time, there is a spike in the number of pedestrians injured on our roads, especially children. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has long been campaigning for the way we use British…
The important lessons to learn from the Kardashian robbery
When socialite Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris this week, it naturally made headline news around the world. She had a lot of very expensive jewelry taken and reports suggest it was an incredibly traumatic incident. She didn’t attract sympathy from all corners: many were quick to point out that a) the idea of owning (and wearing)…
Motorists facing prosecution for ‘close passing’ cyclists
The relationship between cyclists and motorists is strained at the best of times – and now a police force is taking action to protect cyclists even further. Motorists in the Midlands are facing prosecution for failing to give cyclists enough room as they pass them. West Midlands Police is prosecuting 38 drivers after filming them leaving less than 1.5m between their…
The new £5 note – what you need to know
The new £5 note came in to circulation as of 13th September 2016, and the old one will soon cease to be legal tender. No need to panic, though – you don’t need to rush out immediately and get rid of your old five pound notes! DMA Law’s Gavin Lucas looks at the new note –…
DMA Law grows and adds new offices by joining forces with Giles Hunter Partnership (GHP)
DMA Law has added new offices and staff to its roster by amalgamating with the Giles Hunter Partnership (GHP). The move will see GHP operating as part of DMA Law. DMA already had offices in Darlington, Chester le Street, Consett, Sunderland, Peterlee, Hartlepool, and now includes the GHP offices in Chester le Street and Consett…
Digital wills: how will you pass on your online and social media accounts?
Have you ever stopped to think about how many of your possessions, photos, and memories are stored digitally? Whether it’s on social media such as Facebook or Twitter, or via digital music and video services, such as Apple, Sony, Amazon or Google, large parts of our lives are stored and accessed online. That’s before you…
DMA Law staff anniversaries
We have another four staff celebrating anniversaries at DMA Law in August. Well done everyone! Julie Mathieson – 22 years, partner Rachel Bland (profile and picture coming soon) – six years Marc Hewitt – three years, criminal department
Tenants’ guide to renting a home
This is a busy time of year in the rental property market as students who have not yet secured somewhere to live for next year rush to find accommodation. However, the issue of renters’ rights is an important one throughout the year, and is a frequent cause of stress and disputes for lots of people – not…