The Changing Roles of the Legal Industry
The introduction of fixed fees in many areas of law has perhaps been one of the biggest changes to the legal industry in recent times. Firms may have to restructure and Partner and senior associate heavy teams may have to reshape into Partner-led teams with support from junior associates, legal executives and paralegals. This may…
Pedestrian road fatalities still increasing: please take care out there
As part of our month-long focus on Road Safety at DMA Law, we have already looked at Road Safety technology that is finding its way into more and more new vehicles – now we want to discuss pedestrian safety. March is always one of the peak times of year for road accidents involving pedestrians. We…
Technology’s effects on road safety
Technology has improved the experience – and safety – of driving in many ways. From autonomous braking to more reliable navigation systems, automotive companies have offered a range of technologies that can help the driver to anticipate and react to events on the road, ensuring they drive safely – with some of them even doing…
Case highlights importance of keeping your will up-to-date
The importance of keeping your will up-to-date – especially if your relationship circumstances change – has been underlined by a recent court case. Norman Martin had failed to keep his will updated, which meant that when he died in 2012, his share of his £320,000 house went to his long-estranged wife, Norma Martin, instead of…
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…