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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01/08/2008 : Update For Individuals
The latest update looks at whether anti-social behaviour orders can help you, if there is a ‘crisis’ in maternity care, can you leave children home alone in the holidays, protecting your property interests and how the courts divide assets…
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02/07/2008 : Risk Management Update July 2008
The latest  issue reviews where Wills can wrong, risky pitfalls of going to press when criticising rivals, self help remedies for landlords and looks at the issues around the sharing of competition winnings - would you share your £1.2m win?…
Risk Management Update July 2008

10/06/2008 : Clinical Negligence Update June 2008
In this issue details on Foot Anstey’s support of Sands new prevention campaign Why17?, how patients suffer due to Government’s new GP out of hours service, continuing care – part III, complaints about the NHS and a case overview in…
Clinical Negligence Update June 2008

30/05/2008 : Update For Individuals May 2008
This issue covers contact rights of grandparents when a family relationship breaks down, keeping our streets clean which looks at the case of wheelie bins being left open, Equity Release and what happens if you have an accident when you are abroad?…
Update for Individuals May 2008

30/05/2008 : Charities Update May 2008
This update covers guidance on public benefit, avoiding governance pitfalls, opportunities available for charities to make positive changes and how to avoid risks of prosecution under The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2006. Also updates…
Charities Update May 2008

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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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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