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30/03/2009 : Employment Law Changes Are aFoot.
Greater flexibility and cost savings in the workplace are two of the main advantages of a raft of employment law changes that come into effect in April 2009. In the current down turn all employers are looking to save time and money, whilst maintaining… »

30/03/2009 : Some Good News From The Budget For Farmers And Landowners
You may have read about the case of Mason v Boscawen in which Mr Justice Lewison found that where it is payable, VAT forms part of the rent and therefore, when there is a change in the rate of VAT, up or down, it would amount to a review of the rent.… »

30/03/2009 : Upsurge In Litigation?
Recessions bring disputes, whether they are between supplier and customer, employer and employee or between a business and its bank. Unlike the last recession, dispute resolution lawyers this time are equipped with a range of tools to help ease the pain,… »

24/03/2009 : Europe Upholds English Law’s Restrictive Duke Of Brunswick Libel Rule
European judges have rejected an English newspaper’s attempt to liberalise Internet libel law. The Times lost its appeal in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after being sued over two news reports alleging a Russian businessman was… »

24/03/2009 : Help Where You Least Expect It!
Individuals who purchase property from an estate of which they are a beneficiary may save inheritance tax (IHT) if the purchase price is lower than the probate value explains Malcolm Emery, tax specialist with south west law firm Foot Anstey. The… »

24/03/2009 : Economic Duress: Feeling The Pressure?
The law is often opposed to interfering in a commercial bargain struck by two consenting parties – even if the terms are stacked heavily against one party and they suffer badly as a result. This idea is known as ‘freedom of contract’… »

10/03/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Licensed To Kill, Licensed For Release, But No Licence To Publish
While privacy tightens its grip on the British press, politicians abroad are considering legislation against our restrictive libel laws. The double-whammy of rampant privacy rules and claimant-friendly libel laws is evident from the latest decisions… »

03/03/2009 : How To Save Time And Money When Talking To Your Shareholders
By Helen Wallwork company specialist at south west law firm Foot Anstey Many companies are taking advantage of the new legal and time saving ways they can communicate with their shareholders. In an economic downturn any savings must be welcome. But… »

03/03/2009 : Sole Traders or Partnerships Should Consider Incorporation
By Duncan Sykes company specialist at south west law firm Foot Anstey Changing a businesses from being a sole trader or a partnership and incorporating it into a private limited company can bring benefits for many businesses. A company is a legally… »

24/02/2009 : Some Good News for Long Leaseholders?
By Alastair Hargreaves head of the Moving Home team at south west law firm Foot Anstey It is said that every cloud has a silver lining. For certain long leaseholders, this is indeed the case as falling property market values represent a real money… »

24/02/2009 : The Downturn and the Availability of Credit
By Alan Hughes financial services specialist at south west law firm Foot Anstey The drastically reduced availability of credit to both businesses and individuals is one of the central themes of the credit crunch and the current economic downturn.… »

24/02/2009 : Self Help Remedies for Landlords with Defaulting Tenants
By Rachel Stacey property specialist at Truro based law firm Foot Anstey Hancock Caffin Many landlords are  facing problems with defaulting tenants of commercial leases in the current economic downturn. Legal proceedings may be appropriate,… »

24/02/2009 : Smart Credit Card Use
Kelvin Farmaner, partner with Foot Anstey’s banking and insurance team has some tips for smart credit card use. If you can avoid using credit then great, but in the current financial climate many of us will need credit. If used wisely you can… »

24/02/2009 : The Way Ahead
By Philip Wolfgang partner and head of the Rural Business team at south west law firm Foot Anstey The south west plays an incredibly important role in terms of agriculture in the UK. We have approximately 1.77 million hectares of enclosed agricultural… »

24/02/2009 : Breach of Contract Claims
Breach of contract claims by Caroline Mitchell employment specialist at south west law firm Foot Anstey. There’s more to employment law than going to an employment tribunal. Employment tribunals were originally called “industrial tribunals”… »

24/02/2009 : Contracts of Employment
By Caroline Mitchell employment specialist at south west law firm Foot Anstey In these difficult times, every employer is keeping a close eye on the budget and saving money where ever possible. One of the things that businesses try to do is to… »

24/02/2009 : Hold The Front Page - easyGroup Boss’s Libel Claim Reveals Easy Argument On Defamation
Allegations and denials are the stock-in-trade of journalism but they can be hot to handle under English libel law – as Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s current libel claim shows. easyGroup founder Sir Stelios is suing serviced-offices provider… »

24/02/2009 : Perfect Time To Review Your Pension Arrangements?
By Comron Rowe, pensions specialist at Truro law firm Foot Anstey Hancock Caffin Saving money and giving staff more cost effective benefits could be achieved with a review of a business’ existing pension arrangements for employees.  Saving… »

23/02/2009 : The Legality Of Combat Sports – Are We Approaching The Final Round?
The pitching of one person against another in human combat is by no means a modern concept, having ties with ancient Greek and Roman culture. In the UK, combat sports have developed over the ages from fist-fighting to prize fighting and from traditional… »

13/02/2009 : Dealing With The Changing Economic Climate
More businesses are changing their structure in response to the difficult trading conditions in the economic down turn.  For sole proprietors who use their personal assets to settle business debts transferring a business to a limited liability… »

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