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Solicitors and Social Networking
(Posted on 02/09/11)Why are so many solicitors in the UK not embracing social media? It's a golden opportunity with endless marketing avenues that cost nothing except a small time investment. From blogs to Twitter to Facebook, many firms simply aren't thriving when it comes to their digital presence.Once you begin to scratch the surface, it becomes apparent that one of...
Consumer Scams on the Rise
(Posted on 26/08/11)Current economic turmoil has made scamming victims a much easier feat for some. So-called traders are plentiful with promises of making big money to offset those difficult financial times. Unfortunately, those promises are often empty. The Citizens Advice Bureaux in England, Wales and Scotland has compiled a new study, "Desperate Times, Desperate...
"Serious Investigations" Into Drug Mix Up
(Posted on 25/08/11)An over the counter painkiller, Nurofen Plus, is being pulled from store shelves throughout the UK today after a safety alert was issued saying it contain a prescription anti-psychotic drug.Consumers are being warned that thousands of packages of Nurofen Plus could be tainted and they're being warned to use extreme caution when using it until the altered...
At Least 4 Wounded in British Council Bombing
(Posted on 19/08/11)It's believed at least two suicide bombers have attacked the British Council in Kabul. While the details are still sketchy as the story unfolds, it's believed there are at least four people wounded. The first bomber drove an explosives-paced vehicle through the main security device and then detonated the device as a second bomber wore a vest with explosives...
Murder Suspect One Step Closer to South Africa Extradition
(Posted on 18/08/11)Shrien Dewani is now one step closer to finding himself in a South Africa courtroom to be tried for the murder of his wife, Anni, while on their honeymoon in November, 2010.Today, District Judge Howard Riddle gave the thumbs up and said he would honour the treaty between South Africa and Britain, thereby clearing the way for Dewani to be returned and...
Will Morgan Square Off Against Mills?
(Posted on 05/08/11)Controversial Heather Mills has made allegations against former editor of a now-defunct newspaper that he gave the green light to a senior journalist to hack into her hone. That editor, Piers Morgan, has now been asked to leave his chair at CNN to answer those allegations. Responding to calls from British lawmakers, Morgan is said to be considering...
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