GHP Insights

News, Q&As and Press Releases From Our Team

Q&A - Is it contravening data protection law if we send marketing texts to customers mobiles?

Q: I work for a florist. My boss told me I should start making a list of mobile phone numbers given by customers when they place an order so that we can text them with special offers at certain times of the year such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day etc. I am not comfortable with this as I’m sure it contravenes Data Protection laws and we would need to get the customers’ permission first. Am I right?

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Nigel urges walkers to sign up for disability college fundraiser

A Wrexham IT manager who has already clocked up 110 miles in an annual ten-mile walk to raise money for a local college that provides vocational training for young people with disabilities is urging others to take part this year.

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Q&A - As first time buyers what should we do when we find a house we like?

Q: As young first time buyers we are nervous about doing the right things in the right order. Please can you explain the legal process so that we know what to do and what to expect when we find a house?

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Q&A - Can my ex just take the children without my consent?

Q: I separated from my long term partner after Christmas because I was fed up with the way he expected me to run around clearing up after him and doing everything around the house. Our parting was very vitriolic as he didn’t want the relationship to end. Now he is trying to get back at me in every way he can, even trying to use our two children as a weapon against me.

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Q&A - How can I manage my fathers finances?

Q: My father has been diagnosed with dementia and needs to move into a care-home. He has lived alone for three years since my mother passed away, but is no longer capable of taking care of himself. What can I do to help him sell his house and manage his finances?

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Leading law firm announces qualification of another trainee solicitor

A leading North Wales law firm with a long held reputation for its excellent training programme has announced the qualification of another trainee solicitor.

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Q&A - What are an employers responsibilities regarding other than statutory leave?

Q: I have a small business I want to expand. Currently only family members work for me and what bothers me about expansion is employee rights, particularly when it comes to taking on someone who might get pregnant. Apart from the usual holidays, can you outline what other rights to leave my employees may have ?

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