Posted on
10-07-08
In this edition we cover The Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 which removed business rates relief for most unoccupied properties with effect from 1 April 2008; the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which is a certificate containing information about the energy efficiency of a building; a case concerning the right to enfranchise under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (LRA), where the House of Lords decided that a property, which had originally been designed as a house but later used commercially, was a “house” for the purposes of enfranchisement under the LRA; discharge of covenant imposed for planning purposes and finally Landlord and Tenant - Recovery of Service Charge.
Posted on
08-07-08
FOOD UPDATE - July 2008
Welcome to our latest update for the food industry. You will find a snapshot of some of the key legal developments facing businesses in the food sector.
For those of you that employ temporary labour, agreement has finally been reached on legislation covering the rights of agency workers. We are interested to hear from you on the average length of time you employ agency workers and whether the 12 week period agreed is reasonable.
And with major food retailer M&S launching ‘Plan A’ - what impact are environmental concerns having on your business? The FSA are encouraging food manufacturers to find natural alternatives to artificial additives and colourings and our property round-up considers ‘Green Leases’.
Finally, if you are considering selling your business the chancellor has some good news in the form of ‘Entrepreneurs’ Relief’.
For articles on all these topics and more, read on and if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised please contact us.
Posted on
25-06-08
In this edition of In Touch, we look at events which happened over the past 6 months, covering the move of our Leicester office to new, state-of-the-art premises and the opening of a new office in Birmingham; the internal appointment of 7 new partners; our work with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance; Chambers Leaders in the field rankings; keeping it healthy in Stockport and supporting a company’s expansion in the middle east.
Posted on
23-06-08
In this Review, Vanessa DiCuffa (pictured above) looks at new rights which will be given to Agency Workers and also the draft code of practice published by ACAS on discipline and grievance which will form part of the proposed changes to employment law including the repeal of the statutory dismissal and grievance procedures. With ever increasing numbers of staff signed off work with depression, the Review looks at ACAS guidance on how to spot and deal with this issue in the workplace.
Cases concerning employment liability for suicide, sick pay during maternity leave and striking out defences to claims where employers intimidate claimants are also featured.
Posted on
15-05-08
In this issue we look at the next stage of the phased implementation of the Companies Act 2006 i(from 6 April 2008) -What are the main changes that will affect you?; a brief round-up of recent developments for landlords and tenants; Budget 2008; Freeth Cartwright’s The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for 2008 award and details of how to enter a team for our Corporate Challenge bike ride!
Posted on
14-05-08
Welcome to the latest edition of our Public Authority Review.
In this issue:
What lies beneath - a summary of the recent Court of Appeal decision concerning minerals.
LINKS - what’s it all about?
Disclosure: where do the boundaries lie in light of the recent Merseytravel decision?
Property searches - HIPs drive revised Government guidance
Posted on
13-05-08
This month’s Review, edited by Sarah Gonem (pictured below), focuses on new legislation and changes that came in on 6 April 2008, including changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Information and Consultation with Employees Regulations 2004 and the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
Posted on
14-04-08
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