Protect your banking information
We’ve recently discussed ways to handle your money, and how to protect your personal information. But what about keeping your finances secure? Payment security may be an afterthought for many, however, becoming a victim of identity theft can really impede on your daily life, and even impact your credit in the long-term. Identity fraud is…
DMA Law: protecting personal property
We recently introduced the topic of crime and security and would like to now offer some guidelines for keeping your personal property protected. A loss of property, financial loss or the trauma from facing a criminal can have a very negative impact on everyday life as well as personal wellbeing. There were over 55,600 reported theft-related crimes…
DMA: an introduction to crime and security
This month on the DMA Law blog we are looking at crime and personal security. Two forthcoming blogs will look at domestic security, identity theft, security while out and about, property and gadget theft and car theft. A subsequent blog will analyse online payment security, cashpoint use and credit card protection. In this blog, we’re…
DMA law guide to tackling debt
The tail end of January is always a particularly painful time of year for anybody who is having trouble with debt. December is an expensive month, and early paydays often mean people have gone for five or six weeks without pay. Now, as January paycheques are hitting banks accounts, it’s a good time to take…
Stamp Duty increases for Buy-to-Let purchases: the DMA Law guide
If you are on the verge of buying a second home, or looking to invest in a buy-to-let property, then you need to be aware of some recent changes to Stamp Duty on those properties. Before Christmas, the Government outlined plans to increase the amount of stamp duty that is to be paid by people…
The DMA guide to Help to Buy ISAs
As of the start of December 2015, the Government has launched new Help to Buy ISAs, designed to give assistance to people who are trying to save for a deposit for their first home. It’s an excellent scheme and sees the Government contributing towards your savings to help ‘top up’ your total, so it’s well…
Christmas Parties: guidelines for employers
Many employers host a Christmas party over the holiday season. Mix some alcohol, a festive atmosphere, Secret Santa and the impending time off work, and employers often discover that the Christmas party puts them in an uncomfortable position. Contrary to popular belief, employers can be held responsible for incidents that occur during a company social gathering—whether or…
Protect yourself from injury while walking
This week, the 23-29 November, is Road Safety Week, and this year’s theme is “Drive less, live more.” Organisers of the event, Brake, chose the theme to encourage walking or cycling instead of driving, which could lead to safer roads while also reducing obesity and pollution. However, we would like to remind everyone that although walking does have…
DMA staff fundraising update
At DMA Law, our amazing staff are constantly doing brilliant things to raise money for charities across the region and nationally. The fundraising rarely stops at DMA, but we have had a particularly strong summer of charity activities, either as a whole firm or individually. Here’s a quick roundup of some of the most recent…
Road safety – please take care this autumn
As we move into October, it is worth a reminder that this time of year is one of the worst for accidents and serious injuries on the road, especially involving pedestrians. At DMA Law, our personal injury team is all-too-familiar with the devastating effects that road crashes can have on the lives of individuals and families. Autumn throws…