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11/01/2010 : Employment Newsflash - Snow And Ice: An Employer's Headache
The forecast is not looking good for the forthcoming week, with further snow predicted and icy conditions continuing. The novelty of snowball fights may be beginning to wane for everyone, not least for employers who find their workforce depleted.…
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08/01/2010 : Employment Bulletin January 2010
In this edition we review legislative developments and what to expect in 2010, including the Equality Bill 2009-10, family friendly legislation, default retirement age consultation, agency workers and compensation limits. Download PDF Employment…
Employment Bulletin January 2010

21/12/2009 : Employment Newsflash - Compensation Limits Will Fall In 2010
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced an early Christmas present at the end of last week. From 1 February 2010, some compensation limits will fall in line with the decrease in the retail price index. Read more ...
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11/12/2009 : Education Bulletin December 2009
In this edition we review Health and Safety of Learners Outside the Classroom plus other topics including the Children, Schools and Families Bill, case reports and the question and answer section. Download PDF Education Bulletin December 2009
Education Bulletin December 2009

23/11/2009 : Leisure Update November 2009
In this edition we review negative feedback on hotel and leisure aggregator websites, plus other topics including annual leave and sickness absence, the Devon Life Food and Drink Awards 2009 and changes which became effective in October of this year.…
Leisure Update

20/11/2009 : Education Bulletin November 2009
In this edition we review recent news to include the rise in false allegations against teachers and child protection: the new requirements, plus other topics including case reports on unfair dismissal and personal injury and a Q&A section. Download…
Education Bulletin November 2009

20/11/2009 : Employment Bulletin November 2009
In this edition we review the Tribunal Stats plus other topics including religion and belief, discrimination related to a third person’s disability, age discrimination and our question of the month. Download PDF Employment Bulletin November…
Employment Bulletin November 2009

20/11/2009 : Charities Update November 2009
In this edition we review the RSPCA High Court ruling which could bring mixed fortunes for charities which rely on income from legacies, plus other topics to include falls in donations for 2009 and business link’s train to gain scheme. Download…
Charities Update November 2009

11/11/2009 : Financial Services Update - Delivering The RDR
In CP09/18 FSA set out its blueprint for the RDR and the future of the financial services sector post-2012 - this will have a significant impact on all adviser firms. As it has done so many times in the past the adviser community will have to adapt to…
Financial Services Update - Delivering the RDR

11/11/2009 : Financial Services Update - Unfair Terms In Client Agreements
As part of the TCF project FSA are increasingly looking at whether terms between firms and their customers are “fair” according to the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 (the Regulations). All firms therefore need to be…
Financial Services Update - Unfair Terms In Client Agreements

09/11/2009 : A Look At Some Of The Risks And Considerations Of Outsourcing
This document looks into the risks and considerations of outsourcing including the advantages and difficulties, outsourcing agreements and offshore outsourcing. Download PDF Outsourcing Note
Outsourcing Note

09/11/2009 : Sports Law Update November 2009
In this edition we review Juventus Football Club’s appeal against the EC Commisson competition ruling, child protection: the new requirements, spectator behaviour, when Zerorh+ met Zero and the all new question and answer section. Download PDF…
Sports Update November 2009

20/10/2009 : The Mortgage Market Review
In DP09/03 published earlier this week, the FSA has set out its draft proposals for radical changes to the way it regulates the mortgage market for lenders and intermediaries. If implemented in their current form, the proposals will have a significant…
The Mortgage Market Review

11/10/2009 : Charities Update Stop Press October 2009
In this update we review a warning to charity beneficiaries where a will is challenged Download PDF Charities Update Stop Press October 2009
Charities Update Stop Press October 2009

11/10/2009 : Financial Services Update October 2009
In this edition we review to incorporate or not?, passporting refresher, internet advertising - sponsored links and consumer responsibility - the status quo continues. Download PDF Financial Services Update October 2009
Financial Services Update October 2009

11/10/2009 : Employment Update October 2009
In this edition we review news to include national minimum wage increase and additional paternity leave, cases and question of the month Download PDF Employment Update October 2009
Employment Update October 2009

11/10/2009 : Education Update October 2009
In this edition we review recent news to include; impartial careers education, SEN in independent schools, additional bursary for looked after children going on to higher education and the new Ofsted regime for independent schools plus cases and question…
Education Update October 2009

22/09/2009 : Risk Management Update - September 2009
In this edition we discuss failure to pay a due invoice and the interest that can be charged, injunctions, advice for landlords when a tenant becomes insolvent and also whether landlords are liable to protect their tenants from anti-social…
Risk Management Update - September 2009

20/09/2009 : Charities Newsletter September 2009
This issue covers collaborative working, looking after your legacies, charities failing public benefit test and new VAT rule leaving charities cold.  Read more
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17/09/2009 : Business Update - Companies Act Special
The final batch of provisions of the Companies Act 2006 will be implemented on 1 October 2009, bringing into effect some of the most significant changes to company law. Accordingly, companies should review their existing articles and consider whether…
Business Matters Update - Companies Act Special

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