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08/10/2007 : Copyright – How Much Can Be Safely Plagiarised?
In the recycled world of news journalism, one question crops up repeatedly. How much of an article can be legitimately copied without the copyright owner’s permission? The issue has become more important since the arrival of the internet,… »

08/10/2007 : Once Upon A Bike In The Land Of Trade Marks
Waiting to sell your products or services until you had completely re-branded your entire business would put a lot of businesses into administration but before you start you should understand the pitfalls of infringing a registered trade mark. Business… »

05/10/2007 : Affordable Housing - What Does That Mean?
House prices are an average 8x income making home ownership a dream for many people. The Government is putting housing high on their agenda and plans to increase the number of new houses including 8000 affordable homes in 2006-8. But what… »

05/10/2007 : A Missed Opportunity?
A very debilitating but rarely fatal condition, NLO – “New Law Overload - that can affect the economic health of a business - will be on the increase once a large part of the new Companies Act comes into force on 1 October! Despite… »

05/10/2007 : The New Way For Protecting A Trademark
The law affecting the registering of trade marks is about to change on 1st October 2007. Trade marks and service marks, often referred to as brands, are valuable assets for companies and individuals. For many years, trade marks could be protected… »

05/10/2007 : Tackling The Cyber-Bully
According to recent government figures, more than a third of children aged between 12 and 15 are victims of cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullying takes place online and on mobiles and can be as devastating to the victim as physical ‘real world’… »

05/10/2007 : South Hams Eco-Community Sets UK Planning Precedent
A new planning precedence means the South Hams area will host a trial eco community. The eco community at Allaleigh, near Totnes, won a 3 year temporary planning permission for their 42-acre site last month. The land is managed for the benefit… »

05/10/2007 : That Sinking Feeling: Residential Properties And Flood Plain Insurance
It was distressing to see the residents of Tewkesbury and Gloucester waging a losing battle against the rising floodwaters this summer. No amount of sandbags could keep back the surges, and the scarcity of potable water demonstrated how quickly the infrastructure… »

05/10/2007 : The Right To Remain Silent – Does That Include The Boss?
“You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence”. This is the current manifestation of what… »

05/10/2007 : The Paparazzi And The Satellites – Focus On The Law Of Intrusive Photography
THE old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is as true of detailed satellite images as it is of paparazzi photographs. Pictures are packed with information, and technological advances only fuel the demand for ever more intrusive shots… »

05/10/2007 : There May Be Trouble Ahead
There may be trouble ahead: The sub-prime lending market and the impending residential property market crash? A recent investigation found evidence of serious mis-selling in Britain’s sub-prime mortgage market. If the sub prime market starts… »

03/10/2007 : Employment Tribunals
Last year Employment Tribunals accepted 132,577 applications; an increase of over 40,000 from 2 years ago. These applications contained a total of 238,546 separate claims of which 44,491 were for unfair dismissal and 28,153 for sex discrimination,… »

01/10/2007 : Eco Towns Are Coming Your Way
To talk of ‘eco-towns’, even a decade ago, would probably have branded you as a loony hippy idealist. How times have changed, with Gordon Brown pledging to double the number of eco towns, from the five already planned, in his first Labour… »

20/09/2007 : The New Way For Protecting A Trade Mark
The law affecting the registering of trade marks is about to change on 1st October 2007. Trade marks and service marks, often referred to as brands, are valuable assets for companies and individuals. For many years, trade marks could be protected… »

19/09/2007 : Appeal Expected Over Media Contempt Convictions
Three media organisations have been convicted of contempt of court for publishing photographs of a footballer during his trial for alleged assault and breach of the peace at an Edinburgh pub. Scottish Television, the Daily Record and the Scottish… »

11/09/2007 : South West Residential Property: Doom, Gloom or Boom?
Doom? First time buyers, who are now finding properties further and further out of reach may well say “doom”. Many would probably feel that the first step onto the property ladder is almost a rung too far. Average house prices in our… »

11/09/2007 : Employers Look At Facebook Too
Last week I mentioned the press coverage of the TUC’s report about employees’ use of social networking internet sites at work. This week I will look in more detail at social networking sites. Are the messages and profiles that you create… »

11/09/2007 : J K Rowling Decision Avoids Media “Revolution”
A JUDGE resiled from starting a “revolution” in Britain’s journalism when he threw out a privacy claim by author JK Rowling. Mr Justice Patten said there was nothing objectionable about the unauthorised publication of a covert,… »

11/09/2007 : Vicar Accused of Bullying Forced To Go To The Tribunal
  Day after day Employment Tribunals in the UK deal with tales of woe similar to divorce – a breakdown in relations between an employer and employee are seldom easy and are often accompanied by strong emotions on both sides. Recently… »

28/08/2007 : All Things Are Equal: Implications of the Equality Act 2006
On 30th April 2007 Part 2 of the Equality Act 2006 came into force. In brief, this means it is now unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of religion or belief (or lack of them) in providing goods, facilities or services, in education, in the use and… »

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