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24/06/2008 : The Pursuit Of Happiness
Summer is traditionally the wedding season and as the South West gears up to welcome a new influx of prospective blushing brides and grooms it’s a good time to think about the best way to plan your future – so you really can live happily… »

23/06/2008 : One 'Small Step' Too Far?
Many unmarried mothers and fathers still stare at me in disbelief when I inform them that an unmarried father does not automatically acquire the rights and responsibilities of a parent unless his partner or the court agrees that he should, or he is named… »

19/06/2008 : Written Agreements – Tailor Made For The Modern Partnership
Partnerships are the most popular structure for organisations within the UK, yet many do not have any written Partnership Agreement. You do not have to have signed an agreement to be a legal partnership and some businesses feel they do not need… »

19/06/2008 : Don't Tie Yourself In Knots
The Victorians introduced Japanese Knotweed to our shores as an attractive and easy to grow ornamental plant. Little did they know that DEFRA would, in current times, come to estimate the cost of eliminating this evasive plant as £1.56bn. Its proliferation… »

17/06/2008 : English Angle On Google News Copyright
Recent Belgian litigation over Google’s use of copyright news reports poses an interesting question for national and local media organisations in this country. Would English media organisations also have an arguable copyright claim against… »

17/06/2008 : ACAS Code of Practice - Draft Consultation
Introduction We have been asked by ACAS to comment, as part of its consultation exercise, on a revised Code of Practice on discipline and grievance (“the Code”). The Code is intended to act as guidance for employers and employees… »

10/06/2008 : Trust Schools
Whether the new Trust Schools status is an appealing proposition for state schools is currently attracting a lot of press coverage. Will the change benefit the school and bring enhanced standards of education for our children? Or is it a government… »

08/06/2008 : Open Justice – Lincolnshire Echo’s Determination Pays Off
Achieving open justice in criminal cases where the victim is the defendant’s own child can be challenging. Courts often impose anonymity orders willy-nilly under S.39 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 in such cases to prevent identification… »

05/06/2008 : Confidence In Charities Is On The Up?
The public’s trust and confidence in charities has slightly increased over the past three years, according to a recent Charity Commission’s report, with only doctors and the police receiving a higher confidence rating. This is welcome… »

03/06/2008 : Online Publication Risks Revisited – Plus New Advertising Regs
 The international risks of online publishing are back in the spotlight as a result of high-profile claims against British newspapers. Two of our newspapers were recently fined in France for privacy infringements in content on their websites.… »

02/06/2008 : When Does A Casual Worker Gain A Contract Of Employment
Casual workers often fall outside the margins of employment protection due to the nature of their work. Whilst they enjoy flexibility as to when they work, the periods of unemployment breaks up their continuity of employment so that they are unable to… »

29/05/2008 : The Abolition Of The Company Secretary
Abolishing the role of company secretary is a government initiative to reduce the red tape and administration for companies. But will it? Since 6 April 2008 under the Companies Act 2006, private limited companies are no longer obliged to appoint… »

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… »

29/05/2008 : To Be Or Not To Be A School Governor?
Ever thought about being a school governor? If you are white, middle class, married and have children, then the answer is probably yes! The importance of governors has grown in recent years as schools gained more independence for their management… »

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 : 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.… »

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