Archive for December, 2006

Law firm’s blog on awards shortlist

Posted on 07-12-06

The legal weblog from IT savvy law firm Freeth Cartwright LLP has been short listed for the final of the 2006 Weblog Awards.

Legal knowhow helps John Gregory return to management

Posted on 06-12-06

When John Gregory was unveiled as the new QPR boss recently, one Leicester lawyer was as happy as the Rangers’ fans themselves.

For Julian Middleton, an employment law specialist at New Walk-based Freeth Cartwright, was the legal expert behind the deal.

Freeth Cartwright helps care home specialist complete five major deals

Posted on 04-12-06

Maria Mallaband Nursing Homes Limited has acquired 5 more UK based care businesses, meaning that the company has seen an increase in turnover of around 90% in the past 12 months.

These latest acquisitions have led to a further broadening of the company’s overall care offering portfolio, as it branches into the Autism and Learning Difficulty care sectors.

Employment Review - December 2006

Posted on 01-12-06

In this Review we report on how a dismissal due to ill health caused by the employer may not be unfair; a case involving undertakings to stop a new employer from using confidential information obtained from a former employer; an important case clarifying the law on making Polkey deductions from compensation; and a look at the seminar work we have undertaken for our clients this month.