Category Archives: Consumer Law

Phonecalls, email & your privacy: How protected are you?

Everywhere you turn recently you’re surrounded by news of the latest phone hacking scandal.  When a newspaper hacks into a person’s voicemail, there is no gray area. You don’t need to be a solicitor or have a legal background to … Continue reading

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Vouchers: Not much of a gift if the company goes bust

Gift vouchers can seem like the perfect present.  And a few years ago, no one would have thought twice about buying them.  I know when I got married, vouchers seemed to be the gift of choice.  And for many months after … Continue reading

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Cancelled Flights… Know Your Rights.

Flight cancellation is increasingly becoming a reality for travelers.  You’ve packed your bag, topped up the fake tan and arrived at the airport to find that the latest Icelandic volcano eruption is bringing your holiday plans to a halt.  Your … Continue reading

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Photos & Facebook: Who Owns Who?

I often thank my lucky stars that Facebook wasn’t around back when I was in school or college. We were all young once, and we all made mistakes. However without the “power” of social media, any evidence of my twenties … Continue reading

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