Do you have the right to pay in cash?
Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, comments on using cash in today’s society including rules around Covid-19 and the legal standpoint when asking to pay in cash. Coverage in: MoneyMagpie: 29th March 2021
What can you do about your noisy neighbours?
In these articles, Amanda Hamilton runs through the proper process for dealing with noisy neighbours. Including who to call and who not to, what counts as ‘noisy’ (music, dog barking, general noise) and the timelines involved for dealing with such problems. Coverage in: Fathers Quarterly: 23rd March 2023 (Page: 152-155) The Property Group Site: 7th […]
Can employers force employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, what it could mean for people returning to work who don’t want to have the vaccine. Amanda also talks about employment law and human rights as the UK seeks to return to work. Coverage in: FQ Magazine – Page 100 – 103: 2 October […]
Amanda Hamilton talks about the paralegal profession in the time of COVID-19
Airing on Saturday, 13th February, Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, will be talking to BBC Radio Ulster in a show about how the legal industry has been affected by COVID-19. Simply Law Jobs: 12th October 2021 Lawyer Monthly: 20th September 2021 BBC Radio Ulster: 13th February 2021
What you need to know about law when starting a business
Once you set up a business and begin trading you need to understand exactly what is required of you as a seller. Which laws affect your business and the standards you must adhere to in the UK market. Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, lays out the legal process you need to follow to trade legally […]
What are your consumer rights?
E-commerce has exploded but without a physical store, it can feel as though you don’t have the same protection rights. Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains exactly what rights you have when returning faulty or unwanted gifts and online purchases. Coverage in:
NALP responds to Mayson’s Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation
Amanda Hamilton explains how the existence of a self-regulatory body such as NALP can help protect individuals from unregulated legal services since the eradication of legal aid in the UK. Barrister Magazine: December 17th 2020
What are your legal obligations when selling online?
It is easier than ever to launch a company, but make sure you are aware of the contract you enter into as soon as you start selling online. These articles explain the legal obligations of businesses that plan to sell to the ever-growing online consumer market. Family Friendly Working: 28th June 2021 BusinessComputing.com: 26th April […]
Legal education provider, BARBRI, enters a partnership with NALP and the University of Sussex
BARBRI is offering discounted course fees for their SQE prep course for Sussex Law students and NALP members to help open doors into the legal sector. Legal Cheek: December 16th 2020
Interview techniques for aspiring paralegals
The role of paralegals has become increasingly significant. But how should firms recruit them? Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains the best tips and tricks for getting hired, including her experience on both sides of the table and examples of what not to do. Coverage in: Mugen Space: 29th July 2021 The Legal Diary: 27th […]
