Podcast
The Law Lady
Hosted by Angela Solomons · EN
Angela Solomons is known as The Law Lady and she presents this informative legal show. A new topic is covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.
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The Law Lady: Broadcasting Standards Decision about Internet radio
May 600:29:52Tap to summarizeWhat are broadcasting standards? Who do they apply to, and how do they work? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what media is covered by the Broadcasting Standards Authority and what isn’t after the BSA decided that the website The Platform was covered by the Broadcasting Act.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Fuel Crisis payments
Apr 800:29:11Tap to summarizeThere are some changes to the amount of money people receive from the 1st of April. But what are they, and who gets these payments? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the new minimum wage, benefit changes and the fuel crisis payments. She’ll explain who is eligible for the in work tax credit increase and what you might have to do.
Transcribe →Car Parks and the Rules
Mar 2500:30:05Tap to summarizeHave you received a parking ticket and didn’t think it was right? Not sure how it works? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the difference between public and private car parking, and what to do if you want to dispute a breach notice you’ve received.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Total Mobility Scheme
Mar 1100:28:47Tap to summarizeIf you couldn’t drive or catch public transport, how would you get around? The government are making changes to the Total mobility scheme, which supports people who can’t otherwise get transport to where they need to go. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the 6 proposals are, how they will affect people in the scheme and how you can have your say about these changes.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Litigant Abuse Orders
Feb 2500:30:33Tap to summarizeThe government have introduced new court orders where there is abuse of the court processes. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what Litigant Abuse orders are, who they apply to, how they work and what happens if you are subject to one.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: School Uniforms
Feb 1100:28:48Tap to summarizeHave you been hit by the cost of school uniforms? What is the law on school uniforms? Who decides what a school uniform should look like, and do we even have to have one? Plus find out what Tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission has to say about school uniform policies.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Incorporated Societies
Jan 2800:29:09Tap to summarizeEVERY Incorporated Society needs to take actions as a result of the new Incorporated Societies Act. - You will need to re-register your society and update your constitution in line with the new legislation - You have until 5 April 2026. - If you fail to comply your Society will cease to exist. Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the key things you need to do.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Tenancy and Pets Part 2
Jan 1400:30:15Tap to summarizeWant a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what reasonable grounds to refuse are, and what kind of reasonable conditions your landlord can impose. Plus, what are pet bonds? These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Tenancy and Pets Part 1
Dec 3100:29:58Tap to summarizeAccompanying show description: Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the ins and outs of pets and tenancy. These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
Transcribe →The Law Lady: Fleming v Attorney General
Dec 1700:28:52Tap to summarizeAccompanying show description: The Supreme Court have ruled that carers of adults with significant disabilities can be homeworkers and may be entitled to more money than they are currently getting. Listen to the show where the Law Lady breaks down the history that got us to this decision and what it means for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Plus a return of the flashback noise!
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