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28/04/2008 : Risk Management Update April 2008
Mediation Risk Crunching. The Financial Times has reported that big banks are gearing up for possible post-credit crunch lawsuits in the next six months. How great a ripple effect will £500 billion worth of write-downs have? Also in this…
Risk Management Update April 2008

01/04/2008 : Property Update March 2008
Is residential property still a good investment? Soaring house prices have encouraged many would-be property moguls to invest in second homes or in the buy-to-let market, but is this the right way to make your fortune? Also in this issue:…
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07/03/2008 : Individuals Update March 2008
As Solicitors we come across many horror stories about families who fall out when a Will is not left and a disappointed potential beneficiary does not receive an item, or items, that the deceased person had always “promised” to them.…
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26/02/2008 : Leisure Update February 2008
Madeline McCann’s disappearance probably means that both hotels and parents will look more carefully at holiday childcare arrangements and child protection issues. Also in this issue: Employment issues - NMW, 48 Hour opt out and holiday allowances…
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18/02/2008 : Clinical Negligence Update February 2008
Cases with large future care elements have, for a number of years, been capable of settlement on the basis of annual payments designed to meet claimants’ care costs for the rest of their lives. These payments have been guaranteed by the Government…
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04/02/2008 : Business Update January 2008
Selling your business could be the most important financial decision you make. Ideally your ‘exit strategy’ should be considered very early on so that the business can be groomed and targets set to achieve the maximum sale price within…
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15/01/2008 : Charities Update January 2008
Since poor governance can result in a real mess for a charity it is always disconcerting when we ask to see a copy of a client’s constitution and are met with a blank expression. Also in this issue: Exeter City FC - football in the community…
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15/01/2008 : Leisure Update January 2008
The 1st October 2006 saw the inception of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (“the Order”). This represented an overhaul of the law and was designed to simplify fire safety legislation as well as saving businesses an estimated…
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15/01/2008 : Individuals Update January 2008
In October 2007 Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s) were finally introduced to take the place of Enduring Powers of Attorney. Also in this issue: Relationships - Cynical vs Practical Care Costs - Who pays for continuing care? House Rules…
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20/11/2007 : Business Update November 2007
Sell, sell, sell? Following the Chancellor’s capital gains tax bombshells there has been considerable debate about the fall out, so is it good or bad news for you? Also in this issue: Shareholders’ "derivative" actions…
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