SRA Closes Miah Law Firm Over Suspected Dishonesty
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has formally intervened and closed three law firms across the North East and Yorkshire, citing suspected dishonesty on the part of a manager. Affected Closures: We regret to hear that the intervention, which took effect on 10 December 2025, has led to the immediate cessation of business for…
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The work Christmas party – Harassment, Safety and Duty of Care
The work Christmas party is supposed to be the one time of the year when everyone can get together and spend time with colleagues in an informal environment, celebrating the successful completion of another busy year. However, whenever you put a large group of people in a room with food, alcohol, music and a…
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Oakwood Solicitors Receives Two Yorkshire Prestige Awards
We are delighted to announce that Oakwood Solicitors has proudly received two 2025/26 Yorkshire Prestige Awards! We are delighted to announce that we are proud recipients of not one, but two Yorkshire Prestige Awards: Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year and Psychiatric Injury Lawyer of the Year, the latter awarded to our Director…
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Formaldehyde: The hidden hazard of the ‘Next Asbestos’
A joint investigation by Channel 4 News and The Independent has uncovered the tragic story of a profound failure to protect laboratory staff from life-threatening formaldehyde exposure. What is Formaldehyde? Formaldehyde, or formalin in its liquid solution, is a pervasive chemical used in diverse applications, from producing resins and adhesives to acting as…
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Coping with Divorce During Christmas: Creating a New Normal
This guide provides advice on prioritising your well-being and managing co-parenting arrangements to ensure a calm and happy festive season for everyone. Navigating divorce at Christmas The holiday season following a divorce or separation can be a uniquely challenging time, whether or not children are involved. It might be your first Christmas spent solo,…
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Navigating Economic Abuse and Finding Hope This Christmas
For many, the Christmas season brings joy and celebration. But for victims of economic abuse, who may be battling crippling debt and arrears as a result of their trauma, the holidays can feel incredibly bleak. In the midst of the current financial crisis, the burden is even heavier when someone has been subjected…
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Unfair Dismissal Cap Change: A Compromise on Compensation
In a significant update to the forthcoming employment legislation, the government has abandoned its original proposal for ‘day one’ unfair dismissal rights in favour of introducing a six-month qualifying period. Potential changes to unfair dismissal Crucially, the government also announced that “the compensation cap for unfair dismissal will be lifted.” While this phrasing…
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Being aware of scams over Christmas and how to stay safe
We highlight some common scams to be aware of this Christmas, how to keep your data safe, and how to check if something is genuine or not. Due to the length of time scammers have had to develop scams, unfortunately there are a huge array of them to be aware of these days. However,…
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Abuse in the Church and abuse of positions of power – Raising Awareness this Christmas
As part of our series of articles throughout the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence (November 25th – December 10th), we take a wider look at abuse – both within the church and also abuse of positions of power. The 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence presents us with an opportunity to…
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