Newsletters
August 2007
Franchisee Focus - Information for the franchisee
Advice and tips from our dedicated Franchisee team. Advice ranges from setting up employee contracts, chasing and collecting monies from debtors to bringing cases to the Small Claims Court.
May 2008
Property Update
An overview of changes to the rating of empty properties, recent cases involving the giving of false information to a purchasor, getting around restrictions on development and a feature on Distress for Rent.
April 2009
Property Update
The latest news from our Commercial Property team, looking at Business rates for empty properties, and the return of deposits if the buyer is unable to complete, amongst other topical matters.
September 2009
Law Watch
This e-shot looks at overhanging tree branches, the impact of the recession on financial settlements during divorce, how to guard yourself against property repossession, and preparations for a loss of mental capacity
November 2009
E-Legal
This e-shot discusses the variety of methods available to a business to recover debt owed to it.
December 2009
E-Legal
This e-shot looks at the recent case of Clydesdale Financial Services Limited & Ors v Smailes & Ors where administrators were in discussions with directors about a potential administration and pre-packaged sale.
March 2010
Law Watch
This e-shot looks at the issue of legal costs, how family conflicts can avoid ending up in Court, and the issues surrounding Wills and children from a previous marriage
May 2010
Property Update
In this edition of our commercial property newsletter, we discuss 5 topics: Assessing the risk of flooding, Unintentional acceptance of surrender, Short term lets, New rules regarding preventing trespass, and rights of way on development land.
June 2010
E-Legal
This e-shot looks atclaims against the NHS, Grandparents' status in Family Law, The Governments assistance to the elderly, and The death of HIPs
June 2010
The Law at Work
A roundup of news from the field of Employment Law. This bulletin looks at the advent of 'fit notes', changing paternity leave allowances, and new regulations for agency workers.
July 2010
The Law at Work - Breaking news bulletin
Following a proposal by the by the Government for the phasing out of the default retirement age we look at the implications for business.
October 2010
Law Watch
This newsletter looks at the current transitional state of the Residential Property market, financial abuse of the elderly and how the use of Collaborative Law in family disputes can avoid the trauma of Court.
October 2010
The Law at Work
This edition of the employment law e-shot covers changes to the National Minimum Wage, and the Equality Act 2010 coming in to force.
January 2011
The Law at Work
The first Law at Work of 2011 looks at the changes to current legislation, and new regulations that employers should look out for in the coming year.
March 2011
Law Watch
This edition of 'Law Watch' examins how parties can avoid Court when relationships break down, claiming against negligent professionals, and how to save the family home from care fees.
June 2011
The Law at Work
The June 2011 Law at Work details the Agency Worker Regulations 2010, which come into force on 1 October, changes to paternity leave and pay, and a new service from Smith Partnership.
June 2011
Law Watch
This edition of 'Law Watch' looks at property fraud, whether Pre-Nuptial agreements are binding, and the many pitfalls to be aware of when writing a Will.
September 2011
Law Watch
The September Law Watch eShot covers the topics of Boundry Disputes, how inherited wealth is divided up after the breakdown of a relationship, and the legalities of stopping a cheque.
December 2011
The Law at Work
This issue discusses the Agency Worker Regulations 2010, staff disruption caused by adverse weather, annual leave and long term sickness, proposals for changes to employment law and Christmas Party etiquette.