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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… »

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’… »

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… »

28/08/2007 : Public Benefit: Are You Ready?
With the advent of the Charities Act 2006 there’s a lot for charities (and their advisers) to get their heads around at the moment. Unless you’ve had your head in the sand for the last couple of years you can’t help but be aware of… »

28/08/2007 : Is Your Charity Family Friendly?
April this year witnessed the extension of maternity and adoption rights for employees and also the extension of an employee’s right to request flexible working, brought about by virtue of the Work and Families Act 2006. The new Maternity… »

20/08/2007 : No Smoke – Without Firing Employees
Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards made the headlines recently for repeatedly flouting England’s new law banning smoking in public places. Despite the fact that 20,000 fans saw them light up during the concert at the O2 Stadium in Greenwich,… »

20/08/2007 : Private Schools Under Threat To Lose Their Charitable Status
Private schools’ charitable status could be under threat now that the new Charities Act 2006 is coming into effect. Anna Roderick, member of the Charities and Social Enterprise Team  said  “The new Act took a long time to… »

19/08/2007 : Fire Safety Law – Are You Covered?
Last October new regulations made the owner or person responsible for a commercial building obliged to self certificate the premises for fire safety. The obligations include a duty to:  *undertake a risk assessment (if five or more people… »

17/08/2007 : Flexible Working
The concept of flexible working has become rather trendy these days. It is seen by most commentators as a really good thing. There is no doubt that employers who do not have a rigid approach to where, when and how work is done, have a larger pool of… »

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