Year: 2021
Cryptocurrency, gambling regulation and the law: the greyest grey area?
Back in October of last year, the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) banned the sale of crypto-derivatives to retail customers. A financial derivative is a contract between two parties with value derived from the value of an underlying entity. In plainer English, a derivative is a bet that an asset will rise – or fall – […]
Tips for getting your UK visa
Whether you are a frequent flyer, or brand new to the concept of visas, the process can feel a little misguided and overwhelming. When it comes to getting your UK visa, there is no one quite like the professional immigration solicitor team in Birmingham to help take the stress out of the process. Whether you […]
Burns: is a rise in numbers likely?
As we get closer to summer but the Covid-19 pandemic prevents holidays abroad, we can expect to see more people heading to the UK beaches, national parks and other outdoor regions. And as we try to enjoy the summer, more people could make barbecues or use fire pits to stay warm into the evenings. However, […]
How will the 2021 update of the Gambling Act affect online players?
The global online iGaming market is expected to reach $127.3 billion by 2027, showing a year on year growth rate of 11.5%. This growth has been fueled by technological advancements that have made online gaming offerings like Virgin Games, much more accessible and more appealing to a wider audience that never would have previously considered […]
UK legal cases that shook the trans community in 2020
The UK High Court recently announced a new ruling, banning children under the age of 16 from being prescribed puberty blockers or hormone replacement therapy, without official judicial approval. The ruling sent shockwaves through the country, with critics claiming it undermines years worth of established medical practice that allowed trans children to access this type […]
Is an increase in road accidents likely?
As lockdown restrictions gradually start to ease, there is a chance we will start to see an increase in the number of accidents taking place on our roads. This is due to the fact beer gardens have reopened – thereby increasing the opportunity for drink driving to occur – and that the warmer months can […]
Employers’ obligations around employee stress
The vast majority of people deal with stress at work. Some of us experience more of it than others, but it is certainly present for most of us. Stress is what happens to a person when they are faced with excessive pressure – whether that’s being put on them from work superiors or themselves. Most […]
Evolution of UK gambling laws and their history
Gambling in the UK before 1960 was largely heavily restricted. This is because of the systematic amendments that were put in place after King Henry VIII’s ban in 1506. Following his daughter Elizabeth’s coronation in 1569, the first state lottery took place with £5,000 as the jackpot. Following several amendments, an Act of Parliament came […]
Medical devices: when they harm rather than heal
Many of us rely on medical equipment and devices to survive or manage conditions that would otherwise have an adverse impact on our health. These conditions can range from relatively minor to life-threatening. But if the medical equipment or device in use fails or turns out to be faulty, there can be serious consequences. Devices […]
Illness as injury: industrial disease
A personal injury doesn’t just refer to the visible physical wounds sustained in an unexpected accident. There are times when a personal injury covers an illness that could take decades to develop. These sorts of health problems are usually the result of exposure to a hazardous substance at work, making them industrial diseases. Although you […]
