Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari

When we posted a 60 second video giving the answer to the question of, 'can someone record you without your permission?' across our social media channels, it very quickly, and unsurprisingly got over 100,000 views, simply because the answer to this question is full of myths and is unknown to many.

Like it or loath it, we are living in a digital age and recording and posting videos has become a massive part of every-day life; No matter how old you are, and at what stage of your life you are in, with over 98% of our population owning a smartphone, the temptation is always high to instantaneously record and share something funny, entertaining or shocking. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other popular platforms are crowded with video recordings, good, bad and indifferent.

But is it illegal for someone to record you, and to post, forward or to use that recording without your permission? What can be deemed as your consent, and what steps can you take if you do not want a recording of you to be posted or shared?

In this informative episode, we debunk the jargon, as Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free information, specifically covering 'individuals' recording other individuals, as always, in plain and simple English. 

In a split second a person can become a killer or be killed. A One Punch Killer is when someone throws a single punch that results in a death, and often when the perpetrator does not intend to kill, but nevertheless, a single punch that has a devastating effect. But how is this dealt by our laws, when an unfortunate and unexpected criminal act is carried out, when the intention was not to kill and possibly the only intention was to have a good old-fashioned street brawl? Would the perpetrator be given any leniency in law? Controversy surrounds this topic; with questions being asked on ‘what is a fair price for someone to pay for causing a death, even though it was unintended?’. In some cases, it has been argued that long prison sentences should not be handed out due to an unfortunate event of death not being the intention by the accused, whilst campaigners demand tougher sentences. In this episode senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari will bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free conversation that you will hear nowhere else! As always in plain and simple English.

Statistically, and unfortunately, 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail. That is a very big number that cannot be ignored if you are in a business partnership, or if you are considering going in to a partnership. There are various reasons why a business partnership could come to an end; sometimes these partnerships end voluntarily, and sometimes it is as a result of ongoing differences of opinion, or even a nasty fall-out. 
Parting with a business partner is literally a term that we call 'Commercial Divorce'.  In this informative and interesting episode, Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson bring you key and important points for you to consider along with their top tips, when thinking about, or during the process of parting of ways with your business partner. This episode takes you from the top of how different business partnerships are structured; addressing those that may be 'pushed out', and what you need to  consider if you are heading for a commercial divorce, as always in plain and simple English.

Having a child who has or may have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, also referred to as SEND, requiring more assistance than the standard help and support that is given in their school, can become a stressful and trying time for any parent; particularly dealing with the process of trying and get your child assessed, and then to get the required help from the school. Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, is a topic that until you have a child in this position, you may have never even heard of. With just under 1.5 MILLION pupils in England who have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities; many parents need to know more on this topic, and year on year the numbers are on the rise. But what help are schools and the system obligated to give a child with SEND? What is the best approach to take if you are trying to get the much needed extra help for your child? And what steps can you take if your school and even local authority, are not giving your child the support you think they should be getting? Do not miss out in listening to this informative episode, where Hatti and Emma bring you the key answers to all of the above, and much more together with their TOP TIPS; as always, in Plain and Simple English.

It may shock you to know that the death penalty, also referred to as Capital Punishment, is still practised in 55 countries around the World, and in 27 states of America. In this super interesting and eye-opening episode, senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari have light conversation around the crimes that can result in the death penalty, the shocking time lapses between sentencing and actual execution, and what people ‘for’ and ‘against’ the Death Penalty have to say. Hatti and Simon bring jargon free, entertaining conversation, as always, in plain and simple English.

Statistically, between one in six and one in seven men will report to having been affected by domestic abuse during their lifetime.Additionally, when relationships break down, tensions can run high. In 2023 it was reported that over 2.1million people experienced domestic abuse, and sadly abuse comes in various forms. This free and informative episode brings you key information, on how can you protect yourself from an abusive partner, and the tools in our laws that can help you, by keeping an abusive partner away from you. Our host Hatti Suvari and now Barrister India Flanagan, discuss how injunctions can help protect you from an abusive partner, by obtaining a court order, what court orders in the form of a Non-Molestation order, or an Occupation order can be obtained, who can apply for these orders, and the importance of getting fast and effective help in an urgent situation. They also tell you what you need to know if someone breaches a Non-Molestation or an Occupation order, as always in jargon free, plain and simple English.

Post pandemic and together with the downturn of the economy, redundancies have spiked. Many going through the process have never faced it before; and with the raft of myths swirling around, if you are going through a redundancy then it is imperative that to understand the steps that your employer should take, where you stand throughout the process, and your rights as an employee. Understanding what to expect from your employer and the steps your employer MUST go through to comply with our laws of redundancy, to knowing how your notice period should be worked out, and how much redundancy pay you are entitled to by law, is so important. In this episode, specialist employment Barrister James Tunley and Hatti Suvari bring you key information that you need to know; busting the myths and breaking down the legal jargon; explaining the redundancy process and your rights, and giving you their TOP TIPS! As always in plain and simple English!

Our passion for consuming online content is rife; with many downloading and making content, now more than EVER before. Writers, producers, influencers, TikTok and Instagrammers are all a huge part of everyday life; but where do you stand when you use images, music or any other content that you find online, in your own material? Are you breaking the law by using someone else’s stuff? Can the original content creator demand lots of money from you, for having used some or all of their content? In this episode seasoned Barrister Tim Sampson and our host Hatti Suvari bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free answers on this important topic; as always in plain and simple English.

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