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In depth articles written by our expert legal team members covering subjects such as specific cases, changes in the industry and changes in law.
Airlines something of a hot topic lately, with some filing for administration. In the same month that news breaks of yet another airline going bust, there is a headline counteracting this, with a different one soaring in seat sales. So what’s going on?
Pregnancy and parenting club Bounty has been fined by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for illegally selling 14 million people’s data, breaching approximately 34.4 million data records. We’re fighting for justice for parents and parents-to-be affected, and we want to get compensation for these people.
Keen cyclists and walkers, we have great news: the UK government is investing £23million in walking and cycling initiatives, including a huge overhaul of the National Cycle Network
After suffering a cycling road traffic accident, avid cyclist and lawyer David Bott found dealing with insurance companies an uphill battle. He reflects on his experience, including finding that many cyclists who settle their claims directly with insurers are not getting what they are entitled to.
If you suffer with a hidden disability such as autism, chronic pain or anxiety, the thought of making your way through an airport can cause worry. However, there are many ways that airports can assist you with your invisible illness, making your experience much more pleasant. We outline the help that you are entitled to.
Bott and Co offers a fantastic opportunity through the Bott Academy to undertake an apprenticeship within the law sector, offering young people a chance at success early in their careers. Encouragement, empowerment, ongoing personalised support and development is provided every step of the way to Bott and Co’s apprentices.
Bott and Co offer numerous apprenticeships to young people looking to pave a successful career for themselves. However, there are many myths and misunderstanding surrounding the subject of apprenticeships, so we outline the myths and explain why they aren’t true.
We analysed our in-house statistics to see if flight delays and cancellations from 2015 to 2018 got better or worse, and the results were shocking. Each year saw more delays and cancellations than the year before, with 2018 seeing the biggest increase of 33% for flights cancelled or delayed.
The legal world for cyclists is full of change. Who has right of way? Is helmet use compulsory? What’s happening with cycle lanes and pavements? These are just some of the questions that come to mind. There is a lack of clarity regarding cycling, cyclists’ rights and the sport’s rules. With this comes some commonly believed myths – we decided to debunk some of them so that roads are safer for all road users.
Lots of people cite bad weather conditions as one of the main reasons that they don’t mount their bicycle, so we have compiled a list of our favourite winter cycling safety tips. There are many safety tips you can be mindful of to ensure you’re still clocking up the cycling miles and bracing the elements through the UK’s long winter. Here are our top tips, so that you can enjoy rather than just endure the colder cycling climes.
FlyBmi is the latest airline in a long list to have gone bump, leading thousands of passengers wondering what their rights are, and what stages to take next. We outline what to do if you ever find yourself in this situation.
Bott and Co list some of the craziest reasons for flight delays of all time, and whether or not they’re eligible for compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
Winter 2018’s “Beast from the East” looks set to return this year, with the Met Office warning that the current cold snap is here to stay, as more snow, ice and sleet showers are forecast, causing widespread flight disruption at UK airports.