Updates & Bulletins

Keeping up to date with the latest legal developments can be challenging and our updates and bulletins are designed to do just that! They offer guidance on issues which may impact on your organisation or on your personal circumstances, explaining for example the context and implications of new legislation or court rulings.

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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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09/10/2007 : Companies Act 2006 - Changes With Effect From 1 October 2007
Companies Act 2006 - Changes With Effect From 1 October 2007. Download the full Companies Act 2006 briefing note
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19/09/2007 : Clinical Negligence Newsletter
Clients and professionals working with disabled people attended a special Scope event on 21 June at the Quad, Blackbrook. Download PDF newsletter
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28/08/2007 : Charities Act 2006 – An Update
Some sections of the Charities Act 2006 have now come into force following the first enabling Order passed under the Act. Its key provisions include: * Registration Threshold:- charities with a gross annual income of less than £5,000 (increased… »

28/08/2007 : Companies Act 2006: Time to Review Your Constitution
The Companies Act 2006 will affect all charities which are established as companies. The bulk of its provisions will come into force in three stages with the aim that it is fully implemented by October 2008. The new Act will replace the existing Companies… »

28/08/2007 : Charities newsletter August 2007
With the advent of the Charities Act 2006 there’s a lot for charities to get their heads around at the moment. Unless you’ve had your head in the sand recently you can’t help but be aware of one on the most controversial issues surrounding…
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12/07/2007 : Property Group Newsletter - July 2007
Government Commission set to seize power from local councils... A major proposal of the recently published ’Planning for a Sustainable Future’ White Paper is the creation of an Infrastructure Planning Commission... Also in this issue:…
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01/05/2007 : Hotels and Leisure Newsletter May 2007
Articles include:  Eight weeks to go...are you prepared for the smoking ban?, Gambling Act Update, Is yours a family run pub?, The Derek Phillips Interview and latest developments in pay and working time in the leisure industry.   Download…
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21/02/2007 : Property Group Newsletter - March 2007
Can your Land Registry help? Where do my property boundaries lie? How much did the previous owner pay for my property? Are there any matters affecting the use of my property? ....These are just some of the many questions that the Land Registry can help…
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06/02/2007 : Charities and Education Newsletter January 2007
In this newsletter we are focusing on the impact of the Charities Act 2006, a fundamental reform of charity law which will affect all charities, including indications of when the main provisions are expected to come into force. Download PDF…
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01/09/2006 : Property Group Newsletter - September 2006
Fixed Penalties for Residential Landlords . . . don’t be the first to get caught out! The introduction of a tenancy deposit scheme, by virtue of the Housing Act 2004 (the ‘Act’), means that residential landlords could face fixed…
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01/08/2006 : Commercial Newsletter - August 2006
Age Discrimination: Ignore it at your peril The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations come into force on 1 October 2006. The regulations will have an impact on all stages of the employment or engagement relationship, from recruitment to termination.…
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01/07/2006 : Charities and Not for Profit Newsletter - July 2006
Charities Bill update – Progress at Last! After the disappointment felt by many in the sector at the loss of the Bill last year due to lack of parliamentary time before the 2005 General Election, we were initially encouraged to see the Bill…
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01/06/2006 : Hotels & Leisure Team Newsletter - June 2006
Foot Anstey support Youth Cricket Development Programme in Somerset On Friday 12th May Jeremy Browne, MP for Taunton Deane, launched the Somerset Cricket Board’s new three year project to develop youth cricket throughout the county with Chairman…
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01/03/2006 : Commercial Newsletter - March 2006
A wealth of information Foot Anstey’s updated website now hosts a number of guidance notes and factsheets for businesses and individuals on how to tackle the minefield of competition law compliance. Topics covered include: the application of…
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