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23/07/2009 : Swine Flu - An Employer's Nightmare?
Samuel Butler is quoted as having once said that “Being ill is one of the greatest pleasures of life, provided one is not too ill and is not obliged to work until one is better.” One cannot help but notice that the media hype surrounding… »

21/07/2009 : Time To Care?
The recent publication of the Government’s Green Paper “Shaping the Future of Care Together” proposes to reform our current social care system in a number of ways. It seeks to change a system which was set up in the 1940’s when… »

16/07/2009 : Consumer Credit Act Regulations
Alan Hughes, associate, warns businesses of the risks of breaching the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and the myriad of regulations made under it. Any business that is involved with offering credit, or any service relating to credit, needs to be aware… »

16/07/2009 : Three Charities Fail Public Benefit Test
On 14 July, the Charity Commission published the long-awaited results of the first pilot assessments conducted by the Commission earlier this year on 12 charities as to whether they provide sufficient public benefit to justify retaining their charitable… »

14/07/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Media Law Reform Roundup
The Government has announced further reforms to allow more open reporting of the family courts – a move which, if fulfilled, will be a boost for open justice and a credit to the Government. Justice Secretary Jack Straw last week confirmed provisions… »

14/07/2009 : Make Sense Of Responsibility
It can hardly be disputed that a compensation culture exists in the financial services sector and consumers are currently expected to take little responsibility for their financial decisions, even where they have acted unreasonably. Maybe this… »

14/07/2009 : Public Benefit Test For Charitable Independent Schools
On 14 July, the Charity Commission published the long-awaited results of the first pilot assessments conducted by the Commission earlier this year on 12 charities as to whether they provide sufficient public benefit to justify retaining their charitable… »

09/07/2009 : Managing Debt Effectively
Managing debt effectively has long been a struggle for some businesses, but in today’s economic climate it is more important than ever that debt is managed properly. The startling figures for insolvency in recent years are testament to the fact… »

08/07/2009 : FSA Set Out Blueprint For Future Of The Financial Services Sector Post-2012
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… »

03/07/2009 : First Registration Of Land
Despite registration of land being compulsory for the majority of land transactions around 30% of land in Devon and Cornwall remains unregistered.   To persuade people to register their land voluntarily the Land Registry is offering a 25%… »

02/07/2009 : Are Employers Liable For Defective Equipment Used At Work?
In the recent case of Smith –v- Northamptonshire County Council 2009 the House of Lords decided in favour of Northamptonshire County Council. Mrs Smith was employed by the County Council as a driver and a carer. On the date of the accident… »

30/06/2009 : Hold The Front Page: The New Family Justice - Below Media Radar
Earl Spencer and his former wife Caroline ducked under media radar last week in a case that highlighted the limitations of new rules on media access to family hearings. It was a missed opportunity for one of the country’s top family judges,… »

30/06/2009 : What are Net Contribution Clauses?
Q  I run a small architectural practice and am often asked to provide duty of care/collateral warranties on the projects with which we are involved. Prior to giving these warranties, I of course liaise with our insurers and have noticed that they… »

30/06/2009 : Listed Buildings – Myths and Risks
Isabel Diver Consultant Planning Solicitor in Foot Anstey looks at popular misconceptions about Listed Building Control, and areas of risk for construction professionals. There are many misunderstandings about Listed Building Control, and all… »

26/06/2009 : Sports Law Conference 2009
Sports Law Conference 2009 On Thursday 25 June 2009 Foot Anstey’s dedicated Sports team were delighted to launch their Sports Law Conference, designed to bring together a cross-section of the sports world from the south west. Chaired… »

26/06/2009 : **Sports Law Conference 2009 Special**
Is there a place for “Sports Law”? Where does one start at the moment: The risk of players at Wimbledon losing their hearing through excessive grunting(!), Formula 1 imploding or the likelihood (perhaps certainty!) of further cyclists… »

26/06/2009 : The Legality Of Combat Sports – Are We Approaching The Final Round?
Introduction 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… »

25/06/2009 : A Foot Anstey Lawyer Debated The Public's Right To Know On BBC1 Panorama
Tony Jaffa joined BBC presenter Jeremy Vine on Panorama on 15 June 2009 in a powerful and topical debate. Please click the link to view the programme: - Panorama 15 June 2009 When does the right to know become the right to pry? The legal battle… »

25/06/2009 : Can You Renegotiate Your IT Contracts?
Recessions make businesses small and large review their expenditure with a view to cost saving.  IT contracts will often represent one of the largest recurring expenses and we are often asked to review the contractual options available to directors… »

19/06/2009 : Credit Crunch - Reopening Of Divorce Settlements
A recent case highlights how the current economic situation and the value of shares held by one party to a divorce can have a significant impact on the financial settlement arising from that divorce.  Poor Mr Myerson.   In February… »

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