General advice , Protecting your business
5 things you need to know about missing the self-assessment tax return deadline
With 31 January deadline fast approaching, time is ticking for the UK’s 5.4m tax payers to submit their Self-Assessment tax returns.
January 2024
General advice , Motorcycling
What to do if the council won’t fix the potholes on your road
Corey Evans, Associate at DAS Law clarifies the legal position around damage caused by potholes and the possible repercussions for those who seek to resolve them themselves.
January 2024
General advice , Employment disputes
Be on your best behaviour at your work Christmas party
Charlotte Ellis. Legal Adviser at DAS Law, looks at the rules surrounding the office Christmas party.
December 2023
General advice , Property disputes
How far you can legally go to stop someone from playing a trick on you this Halloween
Halloween is generally a ‘spooktacular’ time for all but a few bad apples can spoil the fun. So what can you do if someone chooses to play a trick and damages your property?
October 2023
General advice
Facial recognition cameras – what your rights are
Where does the law stand on the use of facial recognition software? Elisa Ribeiro, legal adviser at DAS Law, tells you what you need to know.
May 2023
General advice , Motorcycling
Motoring offences: drivers need to keep up to speed on the rules of the road
Breaking any speed limit (including temporary speed limits) is an offence, and it is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of the law.
April 2023
Road traffic accidents , General advice
Highway Code updates for autonomous vehicles
As the emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) increases and the technology behind automated vehicles evolves, the Highway Code has been updated to include key guidance on the new types of vehicles on our roads.
September 2022
General advice
Let’s get this royal street party started!
Many people across the UK will be celebrating the Queen's Jubilee with a fun-filled street party, but what do you need to consider in preparation for the big day?
May 2022
General advice , Property disputes
Everybody needs good neighbours. But what can be done if someone refuses to be neighbourly?
What happens when a neighbour’s plant is growing across onto your property? And what can be done if a neighbour’s tree is blocking the light into your garden?
May 2021
General advice , Covid-19
NHS Covid-19 Test and Trace App: What happens to our personal data?
Legal adviser Chloe Williams explains how much we know about how the app works and what happens to the personal information we share.
November 2020
General advice , Covid-19
University tuition fees and accommodation costs in a Covid-19 world
Universities have switched to online lectures and some campuses are imposing strict social distancing measures – what rights do students have?
September 2020
Road traffic accidents , General advice
What the new rules have to say if you are planning to ride your own e-scooter
E-scooters may have become commonplace on our streets over the last few years but technically they are illegal…that is until now, sort of. But what do owners and riders need to know?
July 2020
General advice , Motorcycling
What you should know about cycling laws
Where does the law stand on helmets, safety cameras and cycling offences? Chloe Williams, Legal Adviser from DAS Law, has the answers.
June 2020