Below are summaries of media appearances and press articles relating to Stephensons Solicitors LLP over the past few months, click the details link to read the article in full where available:
Details: LBC – January 2022
Headline: IKEA to cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff
Summary: Partner and head of employment law, Philip Richardson comments on the increasing number of firms now cutting sick pay entitlement for unvaccinated staff
Details: LBC – January 2022
Headline: Frank Lampard cleared of motoring offences
Summary: Solicitor and motoring specialist, Paul Loughlin speaks to LBC’s Nick Ferrari about Frank Lampard’s prosecution being droppedDetails: Daily Express – January 2022
Headline: Frank Lampard cleared of using phone when driving just weeks before Highway Code changes
Summary: Motoring specialist, Paul Loughlin comments on the reasons why Frank Lampard was cleared of a reckless driving chargeDetails: Daily Mail – December 2021
Headline: Fury over confusing new Highway Code rules
Summary: Solicitor, Motoring law specialist, Paul Loughlin comments on the new changes to The Highway Code and how these will be enforced.
Details: Newsweek – November 2021
Headline: AstroWorld Lawsuits Could Result in Billions of Dollars of Settlements
Summary: Personal Injury solicitor, Danielle Callaway, looks at the likelihood of more claims arising from music festivals and concerts in the wake of the AstroWorld tragedy.
Details: The Times – October 2021
Headline: Smart doorbell is ruled breach of privacy rules
Summary: Dispute resolution specialist, Joanne Ellis, comments on the legal implications of a Court ruling surrounding doorbell cameras and their impact on the privacy of other residents.
Details: The Daily Mail – October 2021
Headline: Campaigners hit out at controversial 'Deprivation of Liberty' orders that treat care home residents 'like criminals'
Summary: Amy Dutton, a solicitor in the Court of Protection department, comments on the application of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and why they are sometimes viewed as controversialDetails: The Times – September 2021
Headline: Why reform to flexible working may not suit all
Summary: Partner and head of employment law, Philip Richardson comments on why changes to flexible working arrangements might prove challenging for some.
Details: The Daily Mail – August 2021
Headline: Meet the women fired for having IVF
Summary: Solicitor, Gemma Wilson explains the employment rights of people going through IVF treatment.
Details: The i – August 2021
Headline: Investors react badly as online estate agent Purplebricks announces a change to its operational model
Summary: Adam Pennington, a solicitor in the employment team at Stephensons comments on the changes in employment status for thousands of PurpleBricks staff.Details: The Daily Express – August 2021
Headline: Drivers of large vehicles could face higher penalties under new Highway Code changes
Summary: Solicitor, Paul Loughlin explores the latest changes to the Highway Code and the potential impact on drivers.
Details: Daily Mail – July 2021
Headline: Shops that keep mandatory masks rules CAN legally turn away customers who refuse, say lawyers as bosses are left in fear of compensation claims from staff who get Covid at work
Summary: Discrimination lawyer, Maria Chadwick comments on the challenges facing businesses and service providers as the government changes the rules on face masks.Details: Daily Telegraph – June 2021
Headline: Row over overhanging tree becomes a saw point among neighbours
Summary: What are our legal rights when it comes to overhanging trees? Land and neighbour dispute specialist, Joanne Ellis explores the topic in the Daily Telegraph..
Details: Daily Telegraph – June 2021
Headline: Thousands of tenant evictions will fail due to landlords' paperwork errors
Summary: Solicitor, Andrew Whitehead explains why it’s important for landlords to issue the correct paperwork at the start of a tenancy..
Details: MSN.com – April 2021
Headline: National Primary School Offer Day 2021 – The nine things parents should do
Summary: Stephensons’ partner, Mike Pemberton, offers his top tips for parents this national offer day.
Details: The Sun – March 2021
Headline: When do we find out about secondary school places in 2021?
Summary: Natalie Tolley in the civil liberties department at Stephensons looks at the rights of parents considering appealing their child’s secondary school place.Details: CityAM - February 2021
Headline: British firms draw up ‘no jab no job’ contracts ahead of lockdown easing
Summary: Head of employment law, Philip Richardson comments on the rise of ‘no jab no job’ contracts in the UK
Details: The Independent - February 2021
Headline: What it's like to break up with someone in lockdown?
Summary: Family partner, Mandy Rimmer explores why lockdown has led to a spike in rates of marital breakdown.Details: The Times - January 2021
Headline: Vaccine passports will leave bosses on shaky legal ground
Summary: Head of employment law, Philip Richardson, discusses the legal implications of forcing staff to have Covid-19 vaccinations.
Details: The Sunday Times – January 2021
Headline: I fought Apple in court after it billed me for a ‘free’ app
Summary: Stephensons’ Partner, Liam Waine comments on the importance of checking the terms and conditions when purchasing or downloading apps.
Details: The Sun – December 2020
Headline: Drug rap roll hiked by crisis
Summary: Colin Rawson, a partner in the Stephensons crime department comments on Stephensons research which highlighted a spike in drug supply offences during the pandemic.Details: The i newspaper - November 2020
Headline: Spending Review 2020: UK unemployment expected to soar
Summary: Associate solicitor, Adam Pennington comments on government predictions of a further one million people out of work by the middle of next year.
Details: The i newspaper - November 2020
Headline: What to do if your flat doesn’t have the cladding certificate and you can’t sell
Summary: Stephensons Partner and specialist conveyancing solicitor, Natalie Bradley answers questions on a range of property issues.
Details: Judge Rinder's Crime Stories - November 2020
Summary: Stephensons’ Partner, Sean Joyce, appears on the show to provide legal insight on a tragic hit and run incident.Details: Daily Mail - October 2020
Headline: Covid restrictions cause friction for UK couples as pandemic pressures take their toll on the nation’s romantic relationships
Summary: Mandy Rimmer, Partner in our family team, explains newly commissioned research from Stephensons detailing the impact of lockdown on the health of our romantic relationships.Details: The Times - September 2020
Headline: Hard-up businesses need more than the new job scheme
Summary: Philip Richardson, Head of Employment Law at Stephensons comments on the new job retention scheme and whether it meets the needs of both employees and employers.Details: BBC Radio Manchester - September 2020
Headline: Coronavirus and its impact on universities
Summary: Education law specialist, Mike Pemberton explains the legal rights of students and the obligations of universities struggling to contain Coronavirus outbreaks on campus.