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17/09/2009 : In Sickness and On Holiday
Just in time for the reported second wave of swine flu, due to hit us this winter, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a ruling which has the potential to put struggling businesses under even more pressure in the current economic climate.… »

15/09/2009 : Companies Act 2006 - 1 October Changes
Chris Worrell, partner in the corporate team at Foot Anstey solicitors, reviews the key changes in the final stage of implementation of the Companies Act 2006, which take effect on 1 October 2009. As the remaining provisions of the Companies Act 2006… »

14/09/2009 : Trust Schools: Does The Change In VAT Recovery By Local Authorities In Respect Of Voluntary Aided Schools Effect Trust Or Foundation Schools?
Revenue & Customs have produced a Brief, issued on the 18th August 2009, indicating that it intends to change its treatment on VAT recovery by local authorities on expenditure relating to capital works at voluntary aided schools. Local authorities… »

10/09/2009 : Better Safe Than Sorry
Statistically, agriculture is among the most dangerous occupations in the UK, and unsurprisingly, given the inherent need to use hazardous machinery, statistics indicate that agriculture accounted for 9.7 deaths per 100,000 workers in 2007/08.  … »

08/09/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Jail For Data Protection Offences Back In Spotlight
Journalists’ jail risk Jail for journalists and investigators who illegally buy and sell personal information is back in the spotlight after the Information Commissioner called for tougher data protection penalties. Christopher Graham… »

07/09/2009 : Can Your School Be Trusted?
The number of schools considering changing status to become a Trust School is gradually increasing. Of those that have taken the step, none, to the writers knowledge, have been reported in the press as experiencing a drop in standards, have become the… »

03/09/2009 : Helen Wallwork, Associate In The Corporate Team At Foot Anstey Solicitors, Looks At The Reasons Why A Company Might Want To Restructure Its Business
At some time during the development of a company the directors and shareholders are likely to see advantages in diversifying the ownership of its business activities. This can be achieved through a reorganisation, usually involving the incorporation… »

01/09/2009 : Fairness In Adjudications
From the outset of statutory adjudication in the 1990’s, there have been cases where the courts have been unprepared to enforce adjudicators’ decisions where it is clear that the decision in question relied heavily on an argument or contention… »

01/09/2009 : Enforcement Is Key To Maintaining The Value Of Intellectual Property!
A business’ intellectual property (IP) is often undervalued and can certainly give you the competitive edge to stand out in competitive trading conditions. This is particularly relevant to the food and drink industry. By way of example, Yeo Valley… »

01/09/2009 : Personal Injury Claims Against Schools
Every year an estimated 350,000 serious accidents occur at schools across the UK . Typically well funded, schools and educational authorities are particularly vulnerable to the growing trend in claims for personal injury. To safeguard against a potential… »

27/08/2009 : James Collings, Employment Specialist At Foot Anstey Solicitors, Investigates Why Some Employees Are Feeling Overworked And Underpaid
Recent figures suggest that unemployment is at its highest level since 1997. Redundancies for the time being remain commonplace and recruitment freezes common. The fortunate ones in the ongoing financial crisis are certainly those that have retained… »

25/08/2009 : Hold The Front Page: 'Very Few Privacy Cases Being Contested' – Top Privacy Judge Justice Eady On Privacy
Privacy law has already changed the face of British journalism, according to the judge who has played the most significant role in its development. Mr Justice Eady believes there are signs that media practices have altered in response to the legal… »

20/08/2009 : Pension Regulator Powers
Comron Rowe, pensions specialist at Foot Anstey solicitors, advises businesses with final salary pension schemes to be aware of the recent changes to the Pensions Regulator’s “moral hazard” powers. It’s hard being a business… »

13/08/2009 : Buying A Business From An Administrator
Duncan Sykes, partner in the corporate team at Foot Anstey solicitors, looks at the pros and cons of buying a business from an Insolvency Practitioner. A sad consequence of the economic downturn is that some previously thriving companies are forced… »

11/08/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Snippets Of Libel And Snappers’ Rights – Media Law Roundup
As newspapers continue to develop their web presence and consider charging for online, media law has as ever been playing ‘catch up’ with the technological changes. Following an important ruling by Mr Justice Eady last month, we still… »

06/08/2009 : Default Retirement Age
“We are one step away from a decision on whether employers can force employees to stop working at 65” says Sarah Austin, employment specialist at Foot Anstey. Current legislation gives employers the right to insist that employees retire… »

30/07/2009 : Is Now The Time For Charities To Work Together?
James Evans, partner specialising in charities law, asks whether now is the time to consider working together? Many charities are facing tough times at present. There is huge competition for grant funding, investment income is down due to falls in… »

28/07/2009 : Hold The Front Page: New Family Courts Access Vulnerable To Privacy Arguments
The Government’s move to allow journalists into family court hearings now seems vulnerable to privacy arguments, following the first high-profile interpretation of the new access rules by the President of the Family Division. In a case involving… »

28/07/2009 : Animal Instinct
A judge at Preston County Court has ordered a farmer to pay £1m compensation to a walker who was injured by cows as she walked across a field with her dog. The reason for the decision was that the farmer had not considered properly the risk his… »

27/07/2009 : The Importance of Data Protection Compliance
The new 118 800 mobile phone directory has been prominent in the press recently due to data protection and privacy concerns. As a result Connectivity, the company behind the service has been subject to significant scrutiny from the public, the media… »

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