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Panorama highlights dangers of using Will Writers

Tuesday August 10th, 2010

Many people are under the false impression that a “will writer” is a solicitor, but unlike a solicitor they do not have to undergo any training and do not have insurance.

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Competition Law

Thursday July 15th, 2010

Landlords and tenants may need to review their agreements to ensure that they are not anti-competitive.

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Academies Bill

Wednesday July 14th, 2010

There are various legal issues for schools to consider when applying to become an Academy under the new Government’s flagship education policy.

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Without Prejudice

Monday July 12th, 2010

Parties to a dispute cannot say whatever they want simply because the communication is marked or stated to be ‘without prejudice’.

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Employment claims on the rise

Thursday July 8th, 2010

Claims to Employment Tribunals are on the increase and the time taken to deal with claims is getting longer.

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‘Whistleblowing’ in the workplace

Thursday July 8th, 2010

There are sound business reasons for employers to have a written policy on whistleblowing.

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New Government

Tuesday May 18th, 2010

It may be “new politics” but how will the Conservative/Lib-Dem coalition impact on business?

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Employment Law

Tuesday May 18th, 2010

What are the consequences of continued disruption caused by volcanic ash for employers and their staff?

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Data Protection

Tuesday May 18th, 2010

Businesses breaching the Data Protection Act could now incur a penalty of up to £500,000.

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Equality Act

Tuesday May 18th, 2010

The Equality Act 2010, designed to harmonise existing discrimination laws and to strengthen the law on equality, will come into effect this year.

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Terms & Conditions

Tuesday May 18th, 2010

Time spent in ensuring that your business has appropriate and legally enforceable terms and conditions is often time well spent.

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Fit Notes

Tuesday May 18th, 2010

Last month the Social Security and Statutory Sick Pay Amendment Regulations introduced a Statement of Fitness for Work to replace the traditional “sick note”.

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UK Economy

Friday February 5th, 2010

Despite the UK economy coming out of recession in the last quarter of 2009, many businesses are anticipating another difficult year ahead.

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Employment – Case Law Update

Friday February 5th, 2010

Our Employment team bring you their regular update of recent decisions in employment law cases

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Paternity Leave

Friday February 5th, 2010

Fathers will be able to take advantage of additional paternity leave from April 2011.

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Compliance

Friday February 5th, 2010

Small businesses in the UK are spending a total of £12bn a year on complying with various regulations…

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Insolvency

Friday February 5th, 2010

Company Liquidations are set to rise in the UK this year despite the economy moving out of recession.

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Cheques to be phased out

Thursday February 4th, 2010

From 2018 “the cheque is in the post” will no longer be a valid excuse for non-payment of bills.

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Companies Act 2006

Tuesday December 1st, 2009

Now might be a good time for companies to identify how they can make the new Companies Act work to their best advantage.

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The Equality Bill

Tuesday December 1st, 2009

How will the Equality Bill, expected to come into force next year, affect your business?

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