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29/05/2008 : Who Would Be A Farmer?
Let me introduce us. Foot Anstey Hancock Caffin is a South West firm of solicitors with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Exeter and Taunton. Recently the National Farmers Union appointed us as their panel solicitor for Devon and Cornwall. So what is… »

27/05/2008 : Flexible Friends
The right to request flexible working will be extended for parents with children under the age of 18. Currently it only applies to carers of children under the age of 6 and those with disabled children under the age of 18. This is great news for… »

27/05/2008 : Pensions And Cohabitation
“I keep hearing about the pension problem but I’m not too worried because I will get a share of Andy’s if we split up.” Not if you are not married! Pensions can be divided by Court Order but only for married couples… »

27/05/2008 : Agency Workers
This month the government gave a clear indication that their draft legislation for 2008/9 will include an increased level of protection for agency workers. Their agreement with the CBI and the TUC means anyone working as an agency worker will be entitled… »

27/05/2008 : Is Your Business Bomb Proof?
The explosion last week at The Giraffe restaurant In Exeter and later armed arrests in Plymouth have inevitably caused serious concerns throughout the Westcountry. There has been a feeling that “If it can happen here, it can happen anywhere”.… »

22/05/2008 : Businesses Face New Penalties By HMRC
Many businesses are unaware of the new penalties introduced in April this year if their tax returns are late, have errors or underpay their taxes. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Custom’s (HMRC) new penalty regime affects business irrespective… »

19/05/2008 : Foster Care Fortnight
Foster carers step in, sometimes as an emergency. Some offer long-term homes, some offering short respite care to assist families who are under pressure. Whilst they are paid for the work they do, obviously the emotional investment is priceless as it… »

19/05/2008 : My Life In Business: Anna Phillips, Property Litigation
Name: Anna Phillips. Age: 29 years Position: Associate specialising in Property and Construction Litigation with Exeter law firm Foot Anstey and Chairman of the National Association of Women in Property Devon and Cornwall satellite branch.… »

15/05/2008 : Can You Afford A £10,000 Fine For Employing An Illegal Worker?
Recently the BBC reported a dramatic increase in the number of employers being prosecuted for employing illegal workers. Since the law changed on 29 February 2008, 137 businesses were caught employing illegal immigrants. This is more than ten times… »

14/05/2008 : Statutory Trip-Wires
The statutory disciplinary and grievance procedure in the Employment Act 2002 provides many statutory trip wires for both employers and employees. It has certainly increased claims to the Employment Tribunals and will be repealed in April 2009. One… »

12/05/2008 : Sorry Is The Hardest Word
In April 2008 the Healthcare Commission (HC) produced their report on second stage complaints about the NHS in England titled “Spotlight on Complaints”. As a result of the report, it would seem to conclude that the HC are urging NHS Trusts… »

12/05/2008 : A Reasonable Employer
Theft from an employer is a very serious crime and should inevitably result in dismissal, but woe betide the employer who jumps to a hasty conclusion, points the finger and says, in the words of Sir Alan Sugar, “You’re fired” without… »

08/05/2008 : Radical Changes To Consumer Law
Businesses will soon no longer have to face unfair competition from traders who use underhand practices to sell their products. On the 26th May this year we will see what is being hailed as the most radical change to consumer law in 40 years with… »

08/05/2008 : Getting Your Branding Right
As the effects of the credit crunch continue to bite, it’s time to review and protect your business assets. And it is vital that you do not overlook your branding. A strong brand can make the difference between commercial success and… »

06/05/2008 : Risks Of Football Journalism And “Contumelious” Reporting
Sports news and comment in this country has traditionally been robust, but a spate of litigation has revealed the particular libel risks of football journalism. Those risks are increased by the genre’s thirst for sensational and confrontational… »

01/05/2008 : Charities Need To Demonstrate Their Public Benefit
On 1 April 2008 the modern definition of a ‘charity’ in the Charities Act 2006 came into force. All charities are now required to show public benefit by operating in an effective and outward looking way. Action is required by all charities.… »

24/04/2008 : Failure To Complete - Can I Have My Deposit Back Please?
With banks and building societies restricting the number of mortgages to buyers there is a risk that people may find themselves unable to complete their purchase if they have not secured a mortgage offer or if the mortgage offer has lapsed between exchange… »

24/04/2008 : Construction Industry In Cartel Allegations
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) alleges that over a hundred construction companies have colluded with each other (known as cartel behaviour) and committed serious breaches of the Competition Act 1998, the consumer protection based legislation. The… »

24/04/2008 : Tesco v The Guardian
It’s title may sound mundane, but Tesco Stores Ltd v Guardian News & Media Ltd and Alan Rusbridger looks set to raise fundamental questions about free speech and protection of reputation. It comes as multinational retailer Tesco is also… »

24/04/2008 : Does A Bald Head Mean You Are Disabled?
I can’t help but notice the fashion for baldness among men of all ages. The shaven head has become de rigueur in the office and boardroom and is no longer associated with either old men or young hooligans. So it’s quite surprising that… »

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