Defamation My client was a professional girl in her mid-twenties who had done modelling work and had contact with a man who worked part-time as a photographer. He made repeated and persistent requests to my client for her to send photographs and to pose for photo-shots, which turned into requests for nude and semi-pornographic
These days whether in the context of business or personal life, the protection of one’s reputation is more important than ever before. Damaging, obscene, and untrue comments/photos about a business or individual are easier to circulate than ever before. That is obviously because of the easy access of everyone to the internet and to social
Kuldeep S. Clair, Consultant Solicitor, offers his views I have written this article as a result of a story in the news this week about the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chis Whitty, who was abused and harassed in central London by a couple of drunken young men. Here is a link to the story: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jul/01/man-who-grabbed-chris-whitty-sacked-from-job-as-estate-agent
Kuldeep S. Clair, as an expert solicitor, tells the story of one of his recent cases: This question commonly arises particularly when an employee does not have the right to claim unfair dismissal due to short length of service. Or otherwise, it may be especially important where the employee is lucky enough to be entitled
Kuldeep S. Clair, Consultant Solicitor, offers his views In employment cases, it is generally crucial for there to be a fair investigation before an employee is dismissed for an allegation of misconduct. All relevant evidence must be heard. The employer must show that he has not acted unreasonably, or for underhand motives when dismissing. The
Kuldeep S. Clair, Consultant Solicitor, offers his views It might seem rather self-serving for a solicitor to discuss: (1) what makes a good lawyer, and (2) how can you be a good client? But these are important questions and it is helpful for clients to bear them in mind in assessing whether there is something
Kuldeep S. Clair, Consultant Solicitor, offers his views I wrote last year on the impact of Covid-19 on employment law. This piece follows on from that. It should be of interest whether you are an employee or employer. In 2021, this has developed into a question of where the rights of employers/employees conflict when
