Understanding Recovery Scams: A Guide to Staying Safe

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in Legal Advice, Legal News, Personal Law, Technology Law

If you've ever been scammed, you're likely to be extra cautious in the future—but unfortunately, some scammers target victims again through a sneaky tactic known as "Recovery scams" (or refund scams). This type of scam can appeal to people desperate to try and recover the money they've already lost, but have the capacity to make you a victim for a second time. Here's what you need to know. Recovery scams prey on individuals who have already fallen victim to fraud. Scammers may contact you directly or advertise their services online through Social media advertisement or professional looking websites. Sometimes, these services...

11 March

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Soaring Inheritance Disputes Reported

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in Personal Law

It is being reported, that there was a huge spike regarding disputes over inheritance mattersduring 2021. The increase has surprised many within the legal profession, which has amounted to a 72% rise. This is partly due to relatives quarrelling and arguing over smaller amounts as well as larger asset values. Very often, this is evident where the Deceased left no Will and instead, the laws of Intestacy (dying without a valid Will) come into play. Very often, the strict rules may overlook the true wishes or intentions of the Deceased, regarding the distribution of their assets. There is a need, to...

05 December

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Brexit won’t negatively affect the English Legal System.

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in Business Law, Law Update, Legal News, Personal Law

A report this week from the Law Society of England & Wales, declares optimistically, that any actual Brexit (should it ever take place!), will not damage the reputation of the legal status of England and Wales. As a firm opinion, Achieve Legal would reiterate, that due to its flexibility and stability, English law has always had the premier reputation worldwide as being the finest legal system for both Personal Law and for Business disputes. In a report titled 'England And Wales: A World Jurisdiction of Choice', The President of the Law Society Mr. Simon Davis said he is “full of optimism that...

06 June

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It pays to keep a Lawyer handy.

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in Bizarro News, Personal Law, Weird Legal Stuff

A Lawyer makes the best friend to have – well in America they definitely do. Most Lawyers in the USA charge their clients around $200 an hour - there are after all, the staff gym memberships, the car perks and law school debts to pay. But the trouble seems to be that there are simply too many lawyers. The USA has more lawyers than all the rest of the world put together - almost 800,000 up from an approximately 260,000 in 1960. Statistically, the USA has 300 lawyers for every 100,000 citizens. By stark contrast, Britain has 82 Lawyers per 100,000...

11 November

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Businesses are looking for low cost expert advice in uncertain times.

Posted by achievelegal

in Business Law, Contract Law, Data Protection GDPR, Intellectual Property, Law Update, Legal Advice, Personal Law, Private Client Services, Social media Law, Technology Law, Trademark & Copyright

We aim to lead in each practice and area of law we work in. Coming from in-depth understanding of the law and the industry, capitalizing on extensive experience, we provide hands-on advice that speaks the language of our client’s business. Whether in aviation, sales and distribution, antitrust, corporate and M&A, finance, employment, energy, IP, litigation, TMT, real estate, or any other area of law, our clients can expect excellence and commitment to their objectives. Ensuring the operational functioning of the organisation, the development of external relations, management of press relations and constant communication with the press....