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15/06/2009 : Agricultural Update
In the first edition of this publication we outline what you need to know when employing casual workers, give tips on tax and highlight how we can help farmers and businesses to ensure that businesses survive the rigors of economic uncertainty.…
Agricultural update - Issue 1

11/06/2009 : Property Update June 2009
In this edition we discuss shortening the planning permission odds, green leases, community infrastructure levy and riparian rights.  Download pdf of Property Update June 2009 (198KB)
Property Update June 2009

27/04/2009 : Business matters Update April 2009
In this edition we discuss health and safety breaches, whether you can guarantee payment, brand protection, increased fines for late filing of company accounts, director’s personal liabilities for wrongful trading and dispute resolution options…
Business Update April 2009

27/04/2009 : Leisure Update April 2009
In this edition we discuss the potential effects of the proposed Policing and Crime Bill, keeping up to date with environmental legislation, licensing in the credit crunch, the reform of minor variations, issues surrounding food hygiene and issues surrounding…
Leisure Update April 2009

27/04/2009 : Risk management Update April 2009
In this edition we discuss obtaining justice for tenderers where public authorities have failed to comply with statutory requirements, an explanation of liquidation and what it means to you, how to get paid on time and issues surrounding defendants who…
Risk Management Update April 2009

07/04/2009 : Individuals Update Spring 2009
In this edition we look at mental incapacity and how to protect your assets, deprivation of liberty safeguards, enforcing divorce orders in the credit crunch, equity release schemes, how to get the most from your holiday home, discretionary will trusts,…
Individuals Update Spring 2009

27/03/2009 : Charities Update March 2009
This issue considers government finanical support for charity mergers.  It also reviews how disappointed beneficiaries may seek to challenge Wills made to charitable organisations and conversely how a charitable organisation can maximise gifts.…
Charities Update March 2009

03/03/2009 : Risk Management Update January 2009
This edition gives businesses practical advice on how to survive the current economic storm, how to handle building and construction disputes when withholding payment, information on extended warranties, knowing your rights if you experience bad service…
Risk Management Update January 2009

28/02/2009 : Property Update February 2009
This edition looks at the effect of a tenant’s administration on its landlord, the landlord’s consent to assign in these difficult times, rent freezes caused by a change in VAT, whether a developer should give a prospective tenant access…
Property Update February 2009

28/02/2009 : Leisure Update February 2009
This edition looks at high profile initiatives aimed at attracting customers away from the supermarket and back into the pub, how leisure businesses can avoid VAT traps, whether the days of ’kids go free’ are numbered, how to resolve building…
Leisure Update February 2009

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