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17/04/2007 : Beware Shareholder Litigation
Directors need to be prepared for the changes coming in from October 2007 explains Nigel Hanson. IT WAS one of those dusty old principles that every law student had to know – the rule in Foss v Harbottle (1843). Broadly it said that… »

17/04/2007 : Don't Take A Chance On Gambling Ads
Organisations using lotteries, draws and promotions with prizes are affected by new laws coming into effect in September explains Nigel Hanson. All bets may currently be off for Torbay’s new casino after the Government’s plans… »

10/04/2007 : Company Law Reform In Full Swing
April 6 saw the continuation of the phased implementation of the Companies Act 2006. Persons over 70 can now become or continue as directors of public companies (or their private company subsidiaries) without the approval of the company’s… »

04/04/2007 : Collateral Warranty - Why Do You Need One?
Five years ago XYZ Ltd leased a brand new office building after winning a large contract and urgently needing extra space. The developer did not offer collateral warranties and also insisted XYZ Ltd entered into a full repairing and insuring lease. After… »

04/04/2007 : Family Matters : A Guide To Public Funding
If you are having family difficulties and are concerned about the cost of seeking advice from a solicitor, you may be eligible for publicly funded advice and representation. In cases concerning family matters there are different types of public funding… »

04/04/2007 : New Law On Directors’ Duties
Richard Coombs explains what businesses need to know about the new raft of legislation affecting directors of companies. Debate and controversy is currently surrounding the introduction of statutory statements for directors’ duties. These… »

04/04/2007 : Home Information Packs: D-Day Approaches…
1st June sees the biggest change to residential property sales for years. We are only weeks away from the introduction of the controversial Home Information Pack (a ‘HIP’), and many sellers will simply not be ready. What is a Home Information… »

04/04/2007 : Statutory Disciplinary And Grievance Procedures
In 2004, the Government introduced Statutory Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. The idea, and it is a good one, was that disputes between employers and employees should be resolved within the workplace if at all possible. The problem with the… »

03/04/2007 : Growth – Some Have It – Some Don’t
Growth of our cities and towns is an emotive subject. Depending on where you live or what you do will determine whether you are for it or against it. Whatever side of the fence you are on, it’s important you take an interest in an event that is… »

02/04/2007 : Funding Is Tough For Charities
The voluntary sector is hugely important to the economy of the South West. There are over 6,400 organisations, with around 65,000 people in paid employment, in Devon and Cornwall, and this excludes thousands of volunteers, according to research published… »

30/03/2007 : Hold The Front Page - Confusion in Contempt - and Copyright Galore
There have been calls for a review of the contempt laws following disarray over publicity in the cash-for-honours investigation. On 5th March the Attorney General tried to obtain an injunction against the Guardian to gag its reporting about an email,… »

28/03/2007 : Coping With Growth
The South West is booming with more people moving into the area than anywhere else in the UK and economic growth also outstripping most of the country. Whilst this recognition of the South West’s pre-eminent charms is understandable, it brings… »

13/03/2007 : Competition Law - Beware Of Price Fixing
Independent schools and football kit suppliers have something in common. They both hit the headlines breaking the competition law - price fixing of football shirts and illegal sharing of information about school fees. The competition law is there… »

13/03/2007 : Equal Pay
Peter and Sheila work for the same employer and do the same job. They have equal skills and experience but Peter is paid more than Sheila because he is a man and she is a woman. How unfair is that? Does it still happen in this day and age? The simple… »

12/03/2007 : Children's Guardians - What Are They For?
Many families with problems become involved with Social Services but this does not always mean court proceedings. Social workers make enormous efforts to avoid involving children and their parents in the courts, by offering help, advice and practical… »

12/03/2007 : Hold The Front Page - Protection For Reporter’s Source Upheld On Appeal
The “vital public interest” in protecting a journalist’s source was upheld by the Court of Appeal in investigative reporter Robin Ackroyd’s legal battle with Ashworth Security Hospital. The court accepted [21st Feb] trial… »

06/03/2007 : Sickness Absence - Getting The Balance Right
Human beings are complex organisms and like everything that is complicated, things occasionally go wrong and we get ill. When people are ill they don’t go to work and when employees don’t turn up for work, employers can be put in a… »

06/03/2007 : AIM - Is It Right For Your Business?
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is getting a lot of publicity. One of the fastest growing markets in the world today, its popularity has attracted over 2,500 companies since it began in 1995, including several from the Westcountry. I have… »

01/03/2007 : Do You Have an ‘A’ Rated Home? The New Energy Performance Certificate
Most of us are now familiar with the concept of ‘A’ – ‘E’ ratings on white goods - designed to easily inform purchasers of the energy efficiency of a particular product. This concept will shortly apply to your home as well.....… »

27/02/2007 : Writs Follow Adverts and Press Releases
Aggressive adverts and press releases comparing one business’s products and services with another’s are all the rage. In the cut-throat marketplace, major companies increasingly go head to head in marketing publications, trying to persuade… »

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