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17/09/2009 : Individuals Update - Taxing Times
Individuals who let FHLs may qualify for generous tax reliefs. Until recently these tax reliefs were only available if the property was situated in the UK. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) now consider the tax rules on FHLs may not be compliant with European…
Individuals Update - Taxing Times

17/09/2009 : Charities Update - Collaborative Working
With many charities facing a tough time at the moment, ways of working together to save costs are especially attractive. Collaborative working provides a way for two or more charities to work together in relation to a small or large part of the charities’…
Charities Update - Collaborative Working

11/09/2009 : Charities Update September 2009
In this edition we review the Charity Commission and its first public benefit assessments, the Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector, Commission offers guidance for international aid charities, a public consultation on charity pooled investment…
Charities Update September 2009

24/08/2009 : Financial Services Update - Consumer Credit Directive
The Consumer Credit Directive (CCD) must be implemented into UK law by 11 June 2010 and will result in significant changes to the current UK regime. Many of the changes arising from the implementation of the CCD will apply to all CCA-regulated… »

21/08/2009 : Companies Act 2006
The staged implementation of the 1,300 sections of the Companies Act 2006 will culminate in the implementation of the last batch of provisions on 1 October 2009, bringing into effect some of the most significant changes to company law introduced by the…
Companies Act - Final Stage of Implementation

11/08/2009 : Financial Services Update August 2009
In this edition we review data security for smaller firms, FOS and claims management companies, FOS and pre-2001 complaints and Crunch Solutions - Free legal audit. Download PDF Financial Services Update August 2009
Financial Services Update August 2009

22/07/2009 : Leisure Update July 2009
In this edition we review the current Fire Safety Order and the penalties incurred through failure to comply, plus other topics including Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs), the decline in Great British Pubs and a change in the National Minimum Wage. Download…
Leisure Update July 2009

08/07/2009 : Financial Services Update
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

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

11/04/2009 : Employment Update April 2009
In this edition we review news, legislation, cases and tip of the month Download PDF Employment Update Apil 2009
Employment Update Apil 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

11/02/2009 : Sports Law Update February 2009
In this edition we give our tip of the month and review sport and the use of performance enhancing drugs Download PDF Sports Law Update February 2009
Sports Law Update February 2009

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